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    The Evans'

    The Evans’

    I had a great time taking family photos for Tara, Brian, Grant and Adelyn!  Grant is a rambunctious 2 year old with loads of energy and so much fun!  He was a little shy getting his picture taken, but soon warmed up to me and couldn’t wait to show me his big cheese smile! Adelyn was as [...]

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    Jamie - Children's session

    Jamie – Children’s session

    What a fun, upbeat session!  Jamie was such a joy!  Using Main Street Lebanon, Illinois as her playground, she jumped, laughed, sang and thoroughly entertained during her photography session.  Her portraits truly tell the story – she is energetic, carefree, and full of life.  Her personality is reflected in her portraits – bright, fresh, fun [...]

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    Cody - High school senior session

    Cody – High school senior session

      Taking senior pictures for guys is always a bit more difficult than shooting a session for a girl.  Boys don’t spend hours in front of the mirror practicing expressions.   Boys don’t spend hours paging through magazines, catching up on the latest fashion trends, poses and styles.  And they don’t spend hours getting ready for their high school senior portrait [...]

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    How to Choose a Baby Photographer

    How to Choose a Baby Photographer

     How to Choose a Baby Photographer
    What is your style? What do you like? Choosing a baby photographer is a big decision and can involve a significant investment. Here are a few tips to ensure you are satisfied and happy with the end result:
    Decide Your Budget Range and Style
    The first step in choosing a baby photographer [...]

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    Dawn Shields takes Grand Album at WPPI in her heartwrenching work of art

    Dawn Shields takes Grand Album at WPPI in her heartwrenching work of art

    This is absolutely amazing. Be sure to view it in HD, full screen – it’s worth waiting for it to load. I found this on DWF’s forum, posted by Mark Lutz. Here is his intro to watching this video – I don’t think I could have explained it any better:
    “Dawn Shields album is called [...]

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    What's the big deal about Senior Portraits?

    What’s the big deal about Senior Portraits?

    The million dollar question.  Why are senior portraits such a big deal?  You just need a headshot for the yearbook right?  So why do I need to spend hundreds of dollars and hours of time and preparation?  Just go the school contracted photographer and have him snap a few, right?  Not so fast….
    Senior portraits ARE a [...]

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