Monthly Archives: August 2010

Gabrielle Lynn {Rosewood Heights, IL}

August 27th, 2010

Happy Birthday Elle!  It is so hard to believe that a year has already gone by.  Gabrielle has been quit the model of the past year.  We have done photo sessions in the backyard, under the Christmas tree, and at city parks.  Gabrielle knows how to pose and smile for the camera no matter where the session is.  She has such a sweet personality and is incredibly charming!  Jared and Danielle thanks for allowing me the opportunity to photograph Gabrielle.  I have really enjoyed getting to know your family and I really feel apart of your family.  Thanks!  Have a great birthday party baby girl!

To watch Gabrielle grow through out her first year click the session you would like to to see…

The first year – newborn, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month

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Cleve Family {Ellisville, MO}

August 24th, 2010

Meet the Cleve family.  On Saturday I had the opportunity to photograph this beautiful family.  All photos where shot on location at their home in Ellisville, MO.  This was a multi-purpose session – family photos and children/baby photos.  Their children where great to work with and so photogenic.  Tanja and Matt thanks for choosing me to capture some incredible photos of your family.  Enjoy the sneak peak!

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Vacation…

August 6th, 2010

Last week my family and I went on vacation to Table Rock Lake near Branson, MO.  I had a great time and really completely unplugged from all technology.  I put my cell phone on the dresser and checked it once a day.  I put all my email address on vacation mode… if I haven’t got back to you yet sorry.  I was able to spend quality time with Sarah Jane and Ella.  I do have to confess I took my camera with me on the trip.  I’m glad I did because I was able to capture an amazing evening shot leading into a beautiful sunset.   Take a look…

This photo is actually about 12 photos put together in photoshop.  All the editing was down by my little brother Matt.  He is a photoshop ninja!  When I look at this photo it just reminds me of peace and quiet, many laughs, and great memories.  I can’t wait until next summer’s vacation!

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Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin {Mt. Pulaski, IL}

August 5th, 2010

Chad and Emily tied the knot last month (July) in Mt. Pulaski, IL.  This little town had some great character including a town square with a court house that Abe Lincoln practiced law in.  How cool is that?  I had so much photographing Chad and the rest of guys all around the square.     We also stopped in downtown Springfield, IL, on our way to the reception, to take photographs at the old state court house and train station.  Emily’s portrait below was taken on the steps of the court house.  Great idea if you you are in the Springfield area.   This wedding was incredibly well planned and all the details were thought out.  To read more about the details visit  Across the Miles Photography’s website – click here.  Here are a few of the photos from the day.  Enjoy!

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Ada Jane {Bethalto, IL}

August 2nd, 2010

Baby Ada turned 6 months old.  This little doll worked the camera yet again!  I think she may even a future as a model.  She did all the posing on her own.  I just provided her with the props and my daughter Ella gave her a little encouragement to “work it”… well how about “SMILE!”   The six month session is one of my favorite sessions.  I love how the babies want to sit up on their own and they are totally aware of their surroundings.  At this age they really start to take on their own personality.  Take a look at all the personality of Ada in this sneak preview.

Photographing babies is so much fun and very rewarding especially when you know you have captured the little one’s personality in an image.  To see watch Ada grow click the session you would like to to see – newborn or 3 month.

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