I have been thinking a lot lately…. I shouldn’t say that. I think a lot all the time… probably too much really. The more accurate explanation is that I was thinking a lot about one particular topic lately. If you’ve been reading my journal for a while now, you may recall my post about our …
Photographer Product: Sunset Skies Overlay Set
You may recall from a post earlier this year, that I’ve been working on a few side projects for myself and for others. It’s something that keeps my passion going. And I’m so excited to be able to offer yet another product for fellow photographers today! I am primarily a natural light photographer, so often …
Fun at Maurices!
As many of you know – I’m insanely excited to be partnered with Maurices out at Hickory Point Mall! I’ve been a huge fan of this store for years now for many reasons. I love the clothes they carry. I love that they carry sizes for bigger girls. I love that they carry similar style …
Growing Older…
Sometimes I have days where I find myself exceedingly aware of my body. Like I’ll wake up being really aware of my teeth – how big they are, how they rest against one another when my mouth is closed, where they don’t line up, they may ache some or feel off though I don’t know …
Clair Gentry Senior Photography | LSA High School | Decatur, IL
I am insanely honored to share the amazing Clair with all of you today! Clair is one of my awesome senior models from LSA High School in Decatur. I had seen Clair a lot around school, but it wasn’t until she came in for her consultation that I really got to know her and I …
2014 Relay for Life
Ryan and I had the awesome opportunity to participate on a team for this year’s Relay for Life. Ryan’s Aunt Monica and his grandfather have been on the Friends for Relay team for several years now helping to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Ryan’s Grandma Ruby past away from cancer last year so …
A June Sunday Take Away
Does Jesus know you love Him? These were words that echoed in our Pastor’s head last Sunday when he woke up. Off and on all morning – they repeated themselves in his mind… “Does Jesus know you love him?” He shared these words with us. And talked about how easy it is in our lives …
Kayley Stock Senior Session | LSA High School, Decatur, IL | Senior Photography
I am so excited to share this gorgeous young lady with all of you today! You may remember Kayley from our Spring Senior Model Shoot earlier this summer. Kayley is such a beautiful girl – inside and out! I’ve really enjoyed getting to know her and her family and getting to work with all of …
Locations: Camp Camfield in Sullivan, IL
I love living in a small town, out in the country. There’s something about the wide open spaces and nature everywhere that constantly reminds me how small I am and how awesome the great wide world is in all it’s natural beauty! And with so much of it around us out here – I find …
Six Types of Portrait Lighting
It’s been a little while since I posted anything educational. So I thought I’d take today to talk a little about the importance of portrait lighting and the six most prominent types of portrait lighting. Lighting is the number one ingredient to creating a portrait. By using different lighting techniques you can create different moods …