I was so excited when Sonya called to schedule Sianna’s 6 month session. We did Sianna’s 3 Month session at their home which was so much fun, but Sonya decided she wanted to use our signature white wall for this session. So Sonya, Sierra, and Sianna met me at the Decatur studio for this session. …
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Graham’s Birthday Card Mini Session | Decatur, IL | Baby Photography
I was super excited when Staci contacted me about scheduling a mini session to get some portraits taken of Graham for his birthday announcements. We, of course, made sure to schedule his session with ample time to take the pictures, retouch them, have Staci place an order and get them ordered and to her before …
Snow Puppies
Man! This winter seems to be dragging on forever! I think it’s making up for last year when it never even snowed. But Boy! Am I ready for spring! This yucky, mucky weather isn’t really conducive to outdoor portraits and that’s what I’m eagerly looking forward to! I know many of you are looking forward …
My Personal Project: Documenting the Fire
As many of you know, October 10, 2011 marked a turning point for Ryan and me. At around 4 am a spark from a socket on our back porch lit the deck ablaze and quickly spread through our home. Ryan and I were lucky enough to escape with our lives, our dog, our phones and …
Maternity Photography: Overcome Your Concerns and Document the Beauty of Your Pregnancy
If you’re expecting, you may have had a number of people ask you about whether or not you’ll be doing any maternity photos. Maternity photography has become quite popular in recent years. Pregnancy is such a special and beautiful time in a woman’s life, and many women are wanting to document it in beautiful photographs. …
Celebrating an Amazing Lady!
Yesterday was a fun day! It was my mom’s birthday and I hadn’t seen her in a while so I wanted to surprise her! So I drove into Decatur early in the afternoon to surprise her with a visit from me and some flowers from all of us! It was so fun! She loved the …
February Central Illinois Pro Photographer Meeting | Champaign, IL | CU Studio Share
You may recall me posting about our Central Illinois Professional Photographer group and how we are working to really establish a PPA affiliate in our area. The benefits of a PPA are phenomenal, with the ability to partake in regional, state, and national print competitions and the ultimate goal of educating the photography community and …
The Floyd Kids | Decatur, IL | Children Photography
I’m so excited to share these little cuties with you today! I was ecstatic when Elizabeth called about doing some 6 month old photos for her twin boys, Caleb and Braden. I had been looking forward to meeting these little guys since I first heard she was pregnant. And boy – do she and her …
Opal Turns One | Taylorville, IL | Children Photography
I was so excited when Raedena contacted me about coming to their house to take some pictures of sweet Miss Opal for her one year old birthday! I can’t believe this little girl is one already! It seems like just yesterday she was a little bitty thing and now she’s walking and jabbering in baby …
Elayna’s Four Year Session | Decatur, IL | Children Photography
Sorry for the late post tonight, but I’m so excited to share Miss Elayna’s Four Year Session! I love this little girl to pieces and it kills me to see how big she’s getting! It seems like just yesterday I was doing a smash cake one year old session with her and now she’s a …