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Champaign Family Photographer | Bennett Family of 6

July 13, 2015

Sometimes you meet people and they leave last impressions on you throughout your entire life. That is Tiffany. She is an amazing friend and a wonderful mother and wife. She would do anything for anyone. Period. Today, she packed up her family of 6 and made the drive from an hour and a half away to to see her Bloomington IL photographer friend – now that is an honor.

Photographing a family of 6 may overwhelm some people and, I will admit, I was nervous. It didn’t help knowing there were going to be older kids (you know those peek-a-boo tricks and duck noises don’t work for kids of all ages). However, I walked away from this session raving to mom and dad about how amazing their family is! Really, the session was fun, easy and laid back for everyone! I would do it over and over again in a heart beat!

And, again, with that gorgeous sunset – it’s all about the timing!

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Peoria Newborn Morton Hospital Photographer | Carter’s Frest 48 Hospital Photo Session

June 13, 2015

This was my VERY first hospital session/Fresh 48 (minus the photos I took with my own children when they were born). I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit nervous, but when I arrived to their room, the emotions of a brand new baby just took over me and I immediately knew that this was going to be one great session. These two have been through a lot before their baby arrived, from changing delivery dates, having to wait for their c-section, moving rooms, and a rough night of little sleep, but they looked gorgeous nonetheless and were smitten by their new bundle of joy, Carter!

I am blessed to have experienced photographing this kind of session in more ways than one. I love all the details: the wrinkly feet and skin, the security bands, the hospital blankets and cradle, and the smell of a brand new baby. It is one of those things that you wan to remember forever and I’m so glad this couple will always have these to cherish!

If you’re interested in a Fresh 48 hospital session, please let me know. I will be offering a VERY limited amount of these throughout the year.

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Friday’s Random Fact of the Day | Gibson City Family Farmer City Baby Photographer

August 15, 2014

TGIF! Here’s your random fact!

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Friday’s Random Fact of the Day | Monticello Baby Decatur Family Photographer

July 25, 2014

Another fandom fact of the day for your Friday!

We are NOW booking newborn mini sessions for August!! We found a way to cut our session time in half so we could offer them for less than half the price! Contact me to book!!

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One Year Baby Session and Cake Smash with Jax | Normal Baby El Paso Child Photographer

July 24, 2014

I have loved following this family with their two handsome boys. Jax just turned one year old this month and we have been looking forward to his outdoor session and cake smash for a while now. We started the session just around sunset time and he did amazing!! He is such a laid back little guy, just along for the ride. We had a lot of smiles throughout his session and he demolished his cake into nothing! Here’s to another graduate of our Grow with Me Plan {tears}.

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You can see Jax’s newborn session HERE
You can see Jax’s 6 month session HERE

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Friday’s Random Fact of the Day |Rantoul Baby Champaign Newborn Photographer

July 18, 2014

Here is another random fact of the day for your Friday!! Enjoy your weekend!!

PS – 40% off our most popular newborn package ENDS SUNDAY!! We are also offering 15% off any Grow with Me Package!! Contact me to get your due date on the calendar before you miss out on this special pricing!

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Friday’s Random Fact of the Day | Pekin Baby Pontiac Newborn Photographer

July 11, 2014

Another fun random fact to get you through your Friday!! Please remember that we are now booking newborns into next year, so don’t hesitate to reserve your session today. Newborn sessions are on special right now – 40% off our most popular package and 15% off any Grow with Me Package! Sale ends July 20th!

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Grow with Me Wednesday | Kankakee Newborn Mahomet Baby Photographer | Grow with Me Plans

July 9, 2014

This week’s featured Grow with Me babe is Cannon – he belongs to one of my best friends from Eastern Illinois University where we were both Sigma Kappa sisters! Cannon has been a delight to photograph over the past year and I have enjoyed watching him grow and, because his mom and I are friends, I get to play with him for fun too!!

My Grow with Me Package includes everything you need to document your baby’s first year – each session includes ALL your edited digital images, birth announcements, prints and a custom Heirloom Album at the end of the year with all your favorite prints from along the way. What’s even better? Because these sessions are bundled together in a plan, all of the extras you receive along the way are actually FREE! Everybody loves free, right?!

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We are now booking newborn sessions and Grow with Me Packages. Grow with Me Packages are 15% off through July 20th. Package must be booked and deposit made by expiration date to receive the discount. Click the CONTACT ME button above to inquire about full pricing and openings.

Tatum 18 Month Old Baby Session | Champaign Baby Mahomet Child Photographer

July 7, 2014

Sweet Tatum is our baby cousin and she was so shy to start off her 18 month session. We started her baby session in a urban location and hopped around for some cute images then drove off to another little area that the town has cleaned up and now looks as cute as could be. I just love Tatum’s expressions, her curls, and her beautiful eyes!! She is a surefire combo of her mom and dad.

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Ellis’s 6 Month Baby Session | Peoria Baby Mahomet Newborn Photographer

June 30, 2014

Ellis is another Grow with Me Plan baby that I love watching! I would say that, after newborn sessions, 6 month baby sessions are my next favorite! Ellis is the youngest of 3 babies and has been growing like a weed over the past 6 months. Squishy babies are so dang cute, I can barely stand it. Although she was a bit of a tough crowd this night, we managed to capture some smiles and some real life images of her. I love the one of her and her paci when she decided we were done for the night!

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Weitekamp Family of Four | Lincoln Illinois Family Rantoul Baby Photographer

June 23, 2014

This is one amazing family of 4. I was so ecstatic when they contacted me to do their outdoor family session. Katie lives near STL and visits here on occasion, so we made a date. We used to be sorority sisters at Eastern Illinois, and, although quite a bit has changed from then to now, we chatted like it was yesterday. Her family is beautiful and these two are just so laid back! We had a massive downpour the afternoon before the session right up until we were planning to start – then WALAH – the clouds parted and the sun popped out for a little while just in time!! BTW – please take note of her children’s eyelashes! WHOA!

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Smith Outdoor Family Session | Danville Illinois Family Lincoln Baby Photographer

June 20, 2014

I love working with this family! I did Hadley’s newborn session just 6 short months ago and I can’t believe how much she has grown. She is beautiful, just like her mom. Both have blue eyes and red hair – did you know that is rare?

Despite the heat, their session was filled with gorgeous light and lots of laughter (and bugs, lots of little bugs – dang humidity!) I love all the prairie grass and the nature feel of their family session. Here is a sneak peek.

PS – this is the amazing Holly from Holly Birch Photography based in Champaign-Urbana where is specializes in wedding and high school senior photography.

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Champaign Family Photographer | Bennett Family of 6

Peoria Newborn Morton Hospital Photographer | Carter’s Frest 48 Hospital Photo Session

Friday’s Random Fact of the Day | Gibson City Family Farmer City Baby Photographer

Friday’s Random Fact of the Day | Monticello Baby Decatur Family Photographer

As always, don’t forget to take advantage of our REFERRAL PROGRAM!!

One Year Baby Session and Cake Smash with Jax | Normal Baby El Paso Child Photographer

Friday’s Random Fact of the Day |Rantoul Baby Champaign Newborn Photographer

Friday’s Random Fact of the Day | Pekin Baby Pontiac Newborn Photographer

Grow with Me Wednesday | Kankakee Newborn Mahomet Baby Photographer | Grow with Me Plans

Tatum 18 Month Old Baby Session | Champaign Baby Mahomet Child Photographer

Ellis’s 6 Month Baby Session | Peoria Baby Mahomet Newborn Photographer

Weitekamp Family of Four | Lincoln Illinois Family Rantoul Baby Photographer

Smith Outdoor Family Session | Danville Illinois Family Lincoln Baby Photographer

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