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We offer custom portraiture in central and western Illinois. On-location, natural-light portraits are available in Peoria and surrounding communities, including Galesburg, Monmouth, Knoxville, Canton, Farmington, Brimfield and metro Peoria. Thank you so much to all those who take the time to comment....I love to hear from you!

We offer on-location, lifestyle photography of newborns, infants, and children as well as seniors.

Photojournalistic wedding photography in also available in the Greater Peoria area, and travel is also available.

Which came first?

July 8, 2008 – 1:08 pm

These were taken a while back in my “loft” studio (ha ha!).  We have been having so much fun with these little chicks.  I can’t believe how fast they grow…they arrived via priority mail (!) in box a few weeks ago.  Cute as can be, fluffy and chirping all the way home.  In just a few weeks time they have gone from cute and fluffy to, well, chickens.  Leggy, with feathers coming in in places, but still covered in downy feathers in others.  These images were taken when they were still cute.

What the ?????

Is this some sort of joke?  VERY funny!

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Mollie and Tim - June 14, 2008

July 6, 2008 – 1:19 pm

A little change of pace this time…just sharing a few window-light bridals from Mollie and Tim’s June 14 wedding.

And who can resist a cute flower girl?

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Summer Reading - Check this out….

July 1, 2008 – 7:28 pm

My kids have had so much fun with this…and me too! Do you have books laying around that you’ve read that you’d be willing to trade with someone else? This is the perfect place to swap them for just the price of postage! You post the books that you are willing to trade, and when another member requests that book, you mail it to them via media mail at your expense (usually $2 - $3, depending on the weight). For every book that you send, you get to request one from another member…who mails the book to you at their expense. It’s awesome, and my kids have loved watching the mailbox for their new book.

Oh, and you can even print the “wrapper” and postage for the book right on your computer if you’d like, and then simply place it in your mailbox…

Best of all, it’s free to join. So check it out!

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Sharing my Accordion Album

June 27, 2008 – 3:43 pm

I wanted to share some images of my cute lil accordion albums.  This smaller album is included with TheGoodies package.  It contains 12 prints sized at 4×6.  It opens like an accordion, and the front and back cover are black leather.  It comes to you boxed in a satin-lined presentation box.  Perfect for your desk or handbag, this album is definitely a conversation piece!

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Cutest Lil Gardener

June 19, 2008 – 8:27 pm

I had the opportunity to meet this delightful little one-year-old last week.  Miss C is full of personality, and I loved watching her explore her world.  Thanks to Mom and Grandma for letting me spend some time with you.

Her Grandma has a beautiful garden full of hostas, and Miss C helps Grandma by pulling weeds and watering plants.

And she likes jewelry and clothes….

Doesn’t she have the most gorgeous eyes?

More very soon!

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I love my job….

June 12, 2008 – 8:18 pm

Really, I do.  Because I get to spend a wonderful few hours on a Sunday evening with a warm, happy family.  I enjoyed every moment I was able to spend with this happy,  energetic group.  This peek is late, I am so sorry folks!  I am working hard to get the gallery completed for you.

Here is Mr. E, who is a drummer, along with Dad and younger brother.

And Mr. C, the cutest Superhero swordfighter…

And putting the PRETTY in Pretty in Pink, is Miss J….

Thank you for a wonderful evening guys!  I enjoyed every moment of the soccer, drumming and twirling.

More very soon!

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C-U-T-E Little 6 month-er

June 9, 2008 – 3:13 pm

This 6 month-er was happy as can be. Mr. C always seems to be in a good mood, and he got to experience bubbles for the first time AND sitting in grass. He wasn’t so sure about the grass though.

Love how he scrunched his shoulders up when he was trying to talk to us….

And one with Daddy…..

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Lindsay and Justin’s Wedding - May 24, 2008

June 9, 2008 – 11:52 am

Lindsay and Justin were married on May 24th at the Eastview Christian Church in Normal, Illinois. We spent a wonderful spring day with them…their friends and family were wonderful, and the kids were so much fun to photograph! Sharing a few of their fabulous PINK wedding day…I loved all the pink since it’s my favorite too!

Lindsay’s dress was so beautiful…

The beautiful bride…

And Justin, the handsome groom……

Too cute!

And this has to be one of my favorite cakes EVER. It was FABULOUS!

Did I tell ya?! Fabulous! So many amazing little details….

LOTS more to come. I am going to get back to working on them. Thank you for allowing us to share your wedding day.

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Rain, Rain Go Away….

June 5, 2008 – 12:12 am

When life gives you rain, jump in mud puddles!

Tonight we got a rain shower just as the sun was setting.  My youngest was delighted when I offered to let her jump in a few puddles before bathtime.

Dear Canon, Thank you for making long lenses so that I can sit on my nice, dry porch with my camera safely out of splash distance and still capture these images.  :)

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Kim and Drew’s Spring Wedding

May 31, 2008 – 7:35 pm

Kim and Drew were married on May 10, 2008 in Monmouth, Illinois.  We had a fabulous day with this new family.  Their wedding was a celebration, and everyone was so happy and full of joy and excitement for the future.  Here are a few from their day, more to come very soon!

First, some details….

Kim’s bouquet was an stunning gathering of soft pastels, with lots of pink which always makes me happy :)

And the rings, which were fabulous!

Kim looked radiant…

And Drew was relaxed and having fun with his groomsmen….

And here’s Mr. N, having fun with the guys…

Have you ever seen a cuter ringbearer?

And the beautiful Miss J getting some help with hair and jewelry…

And the cake….it looked incredible, and I loved the hot pink roses.

All for now, guys!  Thank you for allowing us to spend the day with you.  I’ll get the gallery out to you as soon as I can!

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