I wanted to share something a little quirky about me today. I love photography! I have for a really long time! When I started getting interested in photography I actually worked with a film camera and in college I shot on film, developed the negatives and processed the prints all in the dark room. Some …
Another Snowy Day
Well hello internet! It seems Snowmageddon has struck us again in the Midwest! We are yet again covered in a layer of dusty white snow. When it first started drifting towards the earth yesterday, I noticed one of my photographer friends posting a little note of encouragement to take your kids and loved ones out …
Why I Will Always Support Cancer Research
So today is World Cancer Day. You may have noticed many of your family and friends with purple profile pictures. Chevrolet has stated for every profile that is “Purpled” they will donate $1 to cancer research. With such a great cause and such an easy call to action – it’s no wonder so many people …
My Baby Brother is Another Year Older…
Well today is a very special day. Today is my baby brother’s birthday. He is officially 19 today – we’re fast approaching his 20s and I can hardly believe it. (Especially since when he hits 20 – I’ll be 30 and that seems unreal to me too.) I was 10 when this kid was born …
What It Means to Be Passionate…
One of the joys (or curses, depending on how you look at it) of being self-employed is having the ability to step back and really look at the big picture – what it is you want from your life, your business. When I first started on this crazy road of self-employment – little did I …
Willow Branch Boutique | Spring-Valentine Goodies | Decatur, IL
You may recall me sharing pictures around Christmas time of my friend, Hannah’s, boutique, Willow Branch Boutique in Forsyth, IL. But I wanted to share some photos of some of the new products and decor she has in the shop. Willow Branch Boutique is all decked and ready with spring and Valentine themed decor. From …
Silas Martin | Decatur Christian School | Pediatric Cancer
I’m so humbled and honored to share these images with you today. I was contacted by a wonderful young woman about helping this family document Silas with some of his friends. Silas is a sophomore at Decatur Christian here in town, and he was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. He is such a strong …
Photoshop Tutorial for the Nature Texture Set
Hey everybody! I know it’s Saturday, but I wanted to be sure to let you know that I have the tutorial on how to use our Nature Texture set in your photographs. In case you didn’t know I do have a YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/GreenTreeMediaPhoto). I’m starting to upload my tutorials up there as I release …
Photography Product: Nature Texture Set
I’m so excited to be releasing another product for busy photographers! Most of the time I like clean simple images, but sometimes I want to add a little something extra to an image to give it a totally different feel. Enter the Green Tree Media Nature Texture Set. I designed this set completely with imagery …
Celebrating Ryan’s Birthday
Well Monday was not only Martin Luther King Day, but it was also my wonderful husband’s birthday. It seems weird to think that I’ve gotten to celebrate a decade of birthdays with him and I look forward to celebrating many decades more with him. He’s been my rock and support throughout the last ten years …