Monthly Archives: October 2009

Hillary – Civic Memorial High School (Part 2)

October 31st, 2009

Two Sundays ago we where able to finish up Hillary’s senior photos.  It is so hard for me to believe she is a senior.  I remember watching her in the church nursery when I was teenager and now she watches my daughter from time to time.  Wow… the table have turned.   On a different note I don’t have any interesting farm stories for this post but we did have a blast enjoying one of the few sunny days in October.  We shot the remaining shots at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, IL.  Good weather and good laughs make a fun session.  Thanks Hillary for choosing me to do your photos and congratulations on your senior year!  Enjoy sneak peak number two…

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To view the first part of Hillary’s senior photos click here.

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Orr Family {Rosewood Hieghts, IL}

October 30th, 2009

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I’m caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won’t turn back
I know you are near

And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear?
Whom then shall I fear?

Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me

As heard the lyrics of Matt Redman’s song, “You Never Let Go” (above lyrics) tonight I was editing the Orr family pictures.  God reminded me that through all troubles in life He will walk through it with His children.  Kevin, the Orr family father, deployed earlier this month for his 4th combat deployment since he enlisted in the Army National Guard 20 years ago.  Kevin has served his country in Bosnia, The Gulf War, and Iraq.  So with that in mind, this photo shoot was  a bitter sweet moment for this family.  On one hand they celebrated their family on the other they are said that their father and husband will be over seas for the next year.  One thing is for sure  God will see this family through in the highs and lows over the next year.  Please pray with me for Kevin’s protect and peace for his family as he serves our country.  Thank you Kevin for serving our country!

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Mr. & Mrs. Goeckner {Effingham, IL}

October 24th, 2009

Two weeks ago marked the end of the wedding season for Kelli Penn, Across the Miles Photography, and I.   We had the opportunity to shoot Andy and Bailey’s wedding in Effingham, IL.  This was the perfect day for a wedding the fall weather could not have been any nicer.  There was a lite breeze and plenty of sun and autumn colors on the trees.  Bailey did a great job planning the details of this wedding and the reception was a lot fun.  Here is a glimpse of the day…

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Gabrielle Lynn {Rosewood Heights, IL}

October 16th, 2009

Every baby session I do is so neat because every family is different and I get a chance to spend a year building relationships with a family.  Well a week ago today, I meet little Gabrielle for the first time.  I have known Gabrielle’s dad, Jared, since high school and this session allowed us to get caught up on each other lives.   Little Gabrielle was born on Labor Day, September 7th, and entered the world weighing 8lbs and measuring 20 inches long.   She was such a beautiful little model and a good sport.  In those fussy times of the shoot Gabrielle amazingly respond to her daddy’s “funny” noise.  I wish there where words to describe the noise but they just don’t exist, however the “funny” noise was a life saver the shot below of Jared holding Gabrielle (picture #3).  Danielle and Jared thank you for using me to shoot your baby girl’s newborn photos and I’m looking forward to getting to know you all and your little girl better this year!  Enjoy your sneak peak!

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Ethan Maxwell’s Birth {Maryville,IL}

October 9th, 2009

Monday was an incredible day for me.  I was hired to photograph the birth of Josh and Chrissy’s son.  This day was so special to be apart of and to witness a miracle happen.  Little Ethan enter the world weighing 7lbs and 1oz and measuring 19 inches long.  As I watched Josh and Chrissy experience every moment of the day I to was flooded with emotion from my own daughters birth, two years ago.  My goal for the day was not to just give the Dutton family great images but to capture the day so they can live all the emotions and memories of the day over and over again.  The images below tell the story of the day and there are so many other great images that will be precious images in the years to come.  Josh and Chrissy thank for letting me be apart of you family and help you capture one of life’s special moments!  Enjoy the sneak peak and congratulations!

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Mr. and Mrs. Galletta {Alton, IL}

October 4th, 2009

Two Saturdays ago I shoot Andrea and Chris’ wedding with Kelli Penn.  This wedding was one of the most simplistic but beautiful weddings we have shot.  For starters the wedding colors where absolutely beautiful and throw great color into the mix with a very old church you get elegant.   The church, College Avenue Presbyterian Church, is 172 years old and a church that I have admired since I was a boy.  I have always wanted to shoot at this church because of the unique architecture features of this building.  Take a look at the beauty of the day and enjoy!

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To view other photos from the day visit Kellie’s blog.

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Nathan Lew {Brentwood, MO}

October 3rd, 2009

WOW!  Nathan is three months and before you know the little guy is going to be sitting under a Christmas tree turning 6 months old.  One of the neatest things about photographing babies is watching them grow and develop.  Nathan has done just that.  When he was born he was tall and skinny… well not any more!

We had a lot of fun with session and did some fall football shots.   Since different parts of the family are fans of rival teams I think I will post both the Penn State and Ohio State pictures in the same posting.  Which ever onesie is posted first is my favorite between the two (Don’t hold that against me).  Tiffany and Kevan thank you for hospitality at your home and I can’t wait to shoot Nathan’s six month photos.  Enjoy the sneak peak of his session!

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For extra viewing enjoyment and to see how much Nathan has grown…  click here to view his newborn photos.

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Hillary – Civic Memorial High School (Part 1)

October 3rd, 2009

Over the past several years, Hillary has been learning to ride and take care of horses so it was only fitting that some of her senior photos be shot with a horse.  Last weekend, I drove out to the Triangle H Farm just south of town to start this senior session.  I had no clue how what I was getting myself into.  While at the ranch I watch a horse kick out of a trailer, chickens chase each other, and stepped over all kinds of biological waste just to get things started.  I was little concerned how we where going to manage a several thousand pound animal and get great shots.  Well  Hillary’s training paid off.  She  did an amazing job not only being a model but keeping the horse under control and calm.  Thanks for setting up the shoot with the stable.  Great Idea!  I’m looking forward finishing the rest of this session later this month but for now enjoy the sneak peak.blog4blog1blog2blog3

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