One of the most obsessed topic around scheduling a photoshoot is the location. Each person has something that they are looking for in the perfect spot. Pretty backdrop, greenery, flowers, texture or a connection to the place. Well, a week or so ago, a small photography group I am apart of suggested a challenge - Make pretty photos in an ugly spot. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!! I borrowed my neighbors girls and went to some ugly spots around the Historic Woodstock Square. Let me tell

Kristen and Travis are so cool. Really, they are. I met with Kristen back in January, we talked about the two of them and their wedding and she talked about how they moved here from Virginia and bought a house that they were doing work on. It is an older home, common for Woodstock, IL so there is a lot of love that goes into upkeep alone. So, even though we were waiting for nicer weather to do their engagement session - I suggested a chill in-home session with coffee and snug

Phew, what. A. Year. September to Christmas was a whirlwind for me. I barely slept between weddings, editing, family shoots, babies, and mini sessions. My birthday flew by, my License expired and I didn’t notice til TSA told me this month, I celebrated holidays with friends and family, wrapped presents, and ate a lot. Like I said, I had so much fun doing it all and wouldn’t trade it. Here is a peek of what those 4 months looked like for me. THE FAMILIES AND KIDDOS: Fall o

Believe it or not, were in the middle of the most popular time of the year for Family Photos. The Sun has changes from the bright yellow glow of summer to the golden warm glow of fall, leaves are changing and pumpkins are EVERYWHERE! I have heard a lot of photographers are booked completely, others like me have some room left and want to take advantage of all that Fall offers. SO - undecided? Not sure where to go? what to do? Afraid your family can't handle getting a great ph

I mentioned in my last post that I was venturing into Wedding photography. This is a BIG step for me and one that I am not taking on lightly. I have been Assisting & Second Shooting with a Wedding Photographer out of the City. He has taught me a great many things about how to successfully work through a wedding and keep everyone in check, the biggest lesson I have gotten from him was my confidence. I am grateful for the time I get to work with him and looking forward to many

This past year I have slowly made my way into the world of Wedding Photography. I started in May with a Styled Shoot (which you will see next week) and this engagement shoot for Ashley & Rob, whose Wedding I will be photographing in December at the always fun Starline Factory. The wedding stuff has been fun and I am excited to share more of my journey as it unfolds. BUT FIRST: Ashley & Rob.... I have known Ashley for about 4 years. I have not known her without Rob. They met a