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What’s In My Camera Bag
Ever see a photographer hauling around a huge, heavy bag at photo sessions and wonder if it’s just full of snacks and chocolate? (I wish haha!) I can guarantee you we don’t do this just for kicks and giggles. I fill my bag with the tools I need to do my job well, and as…
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Shelby {class of 2020}
Shelby chose a beautiful spot for her senior photos, White Pines State Park, just outside of Polo, Illinois. Here are my favorites from her session in July.
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The Process Behind The Photos
There’s a lot that goes into a photography session beyond just your session. The process looks different for every photographer, but knowing how I work will help you prepare for your session and even decide if I’m a good fit to take your photos! Planning Before you even arrive for your session, I’ve done a…
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Favorite Northern Illinois Photography Spots
Visitors to Northern Illinois think it’s a land of only cornfields and grazing cattle. And while those are beautiful backdrops for photos, there are also some really unique places I love to use for my photo sessions. Oakdale Nature Preserve This nature preserve is just south of Freeport, Illinois and is absolutely gorgeous. The 133…
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Why I Became A Photographer
There is always a backstory to everyone’s journey – a path that gives them their why and pushes them forward. For me, it started when I was a child. As a kid, I loved taking photos of everything I could. Sure, my pictures from the time were often unfocused or with bad lighting, but in…
