Audrey Elisabeth {Glen Carbon, IL}

April 28th, 2010

Baby Audrey is such precious little package.  She was only 10 days old when we shot these photos or her.  She was super easy to work with and light as a feather.  This little girl only weighs about 5lbs with a few ounces on her side.  I’m sure by now she is starting to put on some weight.  After holding Audrey I’m reminded of the amazing miracle God gives us as parents when he gives us a  new life.  Every baby is a blessing and a gift from God!  Mike and Beth you are a blessed couple and family.  I hope you enjoy the sneak preview and we will see you in a few months!

Ada Jane {Bethalto, IL}

April 19th, 2010

Baby AJ is now 3 months old.  I can’t believe she is that old!  This little gal has amazing patience for the modeling and when she would get bored of modeling she was just fall asleep.  On top of developing her modeling skills she is learning other neat trick like raising her head while laying on her belly and grinning at things she likes.  I am always blown away at her beautiful blue eyes.  They are breath taking!  Take a look at the photos below and see if you don’t agree that Ada should be the next Gerber baby model.

If you would like to see photos from Ada’s newborn session – click here.

Nathan Lew {Brentwood, MO}

April 9th, 2010

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to do this session at Tillies Park in Ladue, MO.  I had never been to this park but I was amazed at all the stone work that was used in the park – stone walls, entrance ways to the the park, the restroom facility and of course landscaping.  They also had a great playground with incredibly bright colors and things for all ages to play on.  This was a great place for this session.  Great idea Tiffany and Nathan! I would have to say little Nathan is not so little anymore.  This little nine month old is turning into a little boy right before us.  Nathan is crawling and when propped against something can stand up for a while.  I even have one shot from the session where it looks like Nathan is waving to everyone in his suit.  Watch out capital hill this little guy could be coming for your job.  This was such a great session and I am so pleased with the results.  Here’s a sneak peak from the session.

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

Lucas Alexander {Florissant, MO}

March 27th, 2010

Baby Lucas made his world debut on February 8th.  This little guy weighed in at 7lbs 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.  Lucas’ mommy had all kinds of fun outfits and hats to put him for this shoot.  He was a trooper and very easy going during the session.  Lucas has one of the best boy room’s I have ever photographed.  I wish I had a room as cool as Lucas’.  Heather and Chris put a lot of thought in it.   It was so bright and fun!   Lucas keeping growing buddy and thanks for being a great sport!  Chris and Heather thanks for letting me capture this special moment in your family’s life.  Enjoy your sneak peak!

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Gabrielle Lynn {Rosewood Heights, IL}

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!

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To see watch Gabrielle grow click the session you would like to to see – newborn or 3 month.

Wedding Magazine

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.

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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!

Lincoln Day Dinner

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.

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

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Jason Plummer is running for Lt. Govoner of Illinois.

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U.S. Congressman John Shimkus (Distrist 19)

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

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Steve Kim is running for Illinois Attorney General.

Alexis Michelle {Bethalto, IL}

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.

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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!

Baby Elise {Boston, MA}

February 19th, 2010

A couple of weeks ago I was able to travel to Boston…. well not really!  Boston came to St. Louis.  Elise’s mother Carrie just recently came back to the St. Louis area to be with family and I had the opportunity to photography this precious little one.   Last fall I took Elise’s older cousin Amia’s family photos.  So it was very neat to photograph another side part of the family and to do a joint cousin session as well.  Some of the last photos from this session were taken with both Amia and Elise.  Photographing a two month old and 14 month old was a challenge but we got the job done.  Thanks Corby and Carrie!  Carrie thank you so much for choosing me to capture these moment of time for you.  Grandma Pam thank you for letting me use your home as a studio again!  Here is a sneak peak of this session.  Enjoy!blog1blog2blog3blog4blog5

Ada Jane {Bethalto, IL}

February 12th, 2010

At the beginning of the month I had chance to photograph sweet baby Ada.  Ada was born on January 13 weighing 8 lbs 9oz and measuring 19.5 inches long.  She is absolutely beautiful!   This was a fun shoot for me because Ada’s parents, A.D. and Amanda, are some of Sarah Jane and I’s closest friends.  We go to church together and have shared lots of life together as well.  So this shoot was a celebration of family and life for me more than a newborn session.  A.D. and Amanda congrats again on your new baby girl and I hope you enjoy this sneak peak!

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