Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Holiday Contest Announced!

I love this time of year!  The holidays are right around the corner and everyone always wants to see recent pictures of your family.  Now is a great time to get family pictures taken to show them off at all your family get togethers! 

I want to help you show them off with a referral contest!  Here is what you have to do:

Tell your friends about me!  Have them "Like" my page and leave a comment telling me who sent them.  The person with the most referrals will win a Holiday Mini Session (details on holiday minis coming soon!)!! 

...and here is what you can win:
  
First Prize:  * Holiday Mini Session (includes CD)
                   * 8x10 Organic Bloom Frame
                  
Second Prize:  * Prints: 1 8x10, 2 5x7s, 4 wallets (Has to be from a session you've had or will have with me)

Contest will end on November 5th!  Good luck! :)

Monday, October 17, 2011

Peoria, IL Area Photographer | Kaysen 3 months {Babies}

Kaysen is 3 months old already!!  He is growing so fast and getting so big!!  I love his zebra Halloween costume :)  Can't wait to see how much he changes at 6 months!


Washington, IL Area Photographer | Amelia & Madelyn {Halloween Mini}

My girls dressed up as Tinker Bell and Rapunzel :)  Love my girls!


Peoria, IL Area Photographer | Contest Winner!! Little A {Halloween Mini}

Meet little Avery - Her mom won the Halloween Mini session!!  Avery was such a cutie to take pictures of and I just LOVED her garden gnome costume!!  Cutest one I've ever seen!!


Peoria, IL Area Photographer | Cole 9 months {Babies}

Cole is 9 months already!  Wasn't too long ago I first met Cole and his parents and he was only 6 months...can't believe 3 months have gone by already!  He just keeps getting cuter and cuter!  Such a great family!  Can't wait for Cole's 1st year pictures!!

Peoria, IL Area Photographer | The A Family {Family}

It's fun to see how much kids change just in a year.  I photographed this family last year and little M changed SO much in just a year!  She was very attached to this pumpkin so we didn't get many shots without it - too cute!  Glad to have another session with this family before they moved away! 


Tremont, IL Area Photographer | Midwest Central Baseball {Games}

My nephew, Kennedy, last game of the season...


Catching Up on Posts!

Currently in the process of catching up with my blog..posting all my sessions!  Wow!  I'll make sure to try and keep up from now on!  More updates to come....Thanks for checking! :)

Peoria, IL Area Photographer | The R Family {Family}

This family was a lot of fun and made me laugh!  Cute kids too!  Here are just a few:



Peoria, IL Area Photographer | Tabitha + Brandon 09.10.11 {Wedding}

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Snyder!  I really enjoyed photographing this wedding for Brandon and Tabitha!  Such a cute couple and so much fun!  Congratulations again you two!  Thanks for letting me capture your special day!!





Manito, IL Area Photographer | Kelli - Rock the Dress Shoot {Models}

My sis in law, Kelli!  She did an amazing job in the wedding dress she wore, which was the same one her mom wore on her wedding!  Loved this idea and had so much fun with this!  Love ya Kel - Thanks again!!


Peoria, IL Area Photographer | Kate Baby Bump + Family {Maternity}

One of my favorite families and good friends!  Posting this blog late, since she has since had her baby!  I'm so glad I had the opportunity to photograph this family while Kate was pregnant with their 3rd!  Congratulations again guys! 



Peoria, IL Area Photographer | Kaysen 1 month {Babies}

Meet little Kaysen!  His mom signed him up for the Baby Beginnings plan so we can watch him grow - he is soo cute!!



Morton, IL Area Photographer | The M & K Families {Family}

This family was so much fun!  It was a beautiful day outside and such a beautiful family to go along with it!  Thanks again, Candee, for setting this all up!! :)

The S Family {Family}

Amanda Shay (Ava.Elle Photography) and her family!  She asked me to take her family portraits and I was honored - She's a great photographer and friend.  Lovely family too :)  Thanks again, Amanda!!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Halloween Mini Sessions!

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year!  I know you all have cute costumes for your furries and cuties....Call to schedule your session today!!  (Contest going on right now to win a free session...Please visit my Facebook page for details!)

Kids Fun Photo Sessions {Kids}

Posting a little late for these, but wanted to update my blog with the cute kids!  I had a blast doing these fun sessions with the kids!  Thanks to all the parents for bringing their kids out!






Adam is ONE! {Babies}

It was SO hot the day of little Adam's photo session, but he did fantastic!  So did Mom, Dad and Adam's buddy, Maggie.  I was honored to photograph little Adam again when they were back in town for a visit!  His personality is so cute and I can't wait to see him next time. 
Happy 1st Birthday, Adam!  I hope you have the best day!




Washington, IL Area Photographer | Amelia is TWO! {Kids}

My little girl is now two.  It's so hard to believe how fast time has gone!  She is definitely the toughest kid I know!  Love you Mia Peas!


Friday, July 8, 2011

52 Week Project | Week 16 {Nature}

Picture of Madelyn's wild flowers in our backyard.  I love nature and flowers are my favorite!

Madelyn is FOUR! {Kids}

It's hard to believe my first baby is FOUR.  She loves getting her picture taken and I had so much fun with her...Love you Maddy Cakes!


Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Little C {6 Months}

I really enjoyed this session.  Cole's parents were so funny trying to get him to laugh....I think they made me laugh more than he did!  He had the cutest expression almost the whole time.  We managed to get him to laugh a little and I quickly captured that moment!


Friday, June 17, 2011

Mindy's Baby Bump {Maternity}

I had so much fun with Mindy during her photo session!  She was open to try anything I suggested which was nice!  She has the cutest baby things and is ready for her little boy to get here....but she can definitely wait until his due date!  I can't wait to meet this little guy - Mindy!  Congratulations and I'm so excited for you! 



Monday, June 13, 2011

52 Week Project | Week 15 {Stripes}

This was a fun week.  Love how both of our pictures turned out!