March 27th, 2010
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March 24th, 2010
Have you all heard of “Matilda the Gorilla“? Well apparently it is a little silly song to sing to your kids. It is also one of Gabrielle’s favorite songs. If fact, Gabrielle turned the mommy & daddy ipod (their voices) on to Matilda the Gorilla and pushed repeat. Every time Jared or Danielle would get to the chorus, the part about Matilda singing, Gabrielle would go crazy and start bouncing. Thanks to some creative singing I was able to capture some great expressions during Gabrielle’s six month session. Plus I will be singing the song all day now. Who knows I might even post the lyrics to the song. But for now I’ll give you a sneak peak of the session. Thanks Jared and Danielle for a great session! Enjoy!



To see watch Gabrielle grow click the session you would like to to see – newborn or 3 month.
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March 20th, 2010
This past winter I received a package in the mail from Kellie Penn of Across the Miles Photography. I had no clue what was in the package, but if Kellie was sending me something to do with photography then it most be good. Well it was a great surprise to see inside and see the 2009 Winter edition of Limited Weddings, a Decatur, IL bridal magazine. There was a sticky note that said, “look at the back”. So I turned the magazine over and what did my eyes see… our work. Several our photos where featured in an advertisement for The Beach House. The Beach House is my favorite reception site in the Decatur. It over looks the beautiful lake Decatur and has amazing food as well! Here is a look at the magazine.


Kellie and I will be teaming up to shoot 6-7 weddings this year. It is so much fun to watch others get married and to be apart of their incredibly special day. Be looking for wedding photos on the blog starting in June!
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March 6th, 2010
Tonight I had the opportunity to photograph for the Madison County Republican’s Lincoln Day Dinner. This event was a chance to meet the 2010 Republican candidates and hear their stance on many of the issues facing America and the state of Illinois today. To help you learn more about each candidate, I’ve put a link to each candidate’s website in the tag line below their individual photo. Please get out and vote this year. Be responsible with the voice you have been given in this country!
For more photos of tonight’s event, or to purchase photos, click here.


Bill Brady running for Governor of Illinois. Sam McCann running for Illinois State Senate.

Jason Plummer is running for Lt. Govoner of Illinois.

U.S. Congressman John Shimkus (Distrist 19)

Illinois State Senator Dan Rutherford running the position of Illinois State Treasurer.

Steve Kim is running for Illinois Attorney General.
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March 1st, 2010
A week ago I took Alexis’9 month photos. When I walked into baby Alexis’ home the other evening I could not believe how quick she was crawling around the house. She could even take a few steps behind her walking. Alexis has such a great nature and temper. She also is very photogenic and knows how to interacted with the camera. However because she is so aware of her surrounds she found a neat new toy with one of my props, the green apple. I have so many photos of her with her new teething toy. The sad part is that the green apple covers her beautiful little smile. If you look real close in the first photo you will see she is starting to get teeth. Watch out mom and dad biting will soon follow. This age is one of my favorite development mile stones in the first year. It is so fun to watch them really begin to discover the world around them as they crawl and walk from destination to destination in the house. Renea and Justin enjoy this stage just as much as the others because before you know it she will be forming sentences and reading books. Here’s a sneak peak of this session.



To see watch Alexis grow you click the session you would like to to see – newborn, 3 month, or 6 month. Keep growing baby girl and pretty soon you will have your first birthday!
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