Monthly Archives: September 2010

Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding

Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark are totally in love and so much fun to hang out with. I actually ended up with several hilarious outtakes from this wedding, just like I did at their engagement session, only better! You’ll see a few of these posted below. The couple was surrounded by great friends and family in their wedding party, including Clark’s daughter Hannah. The wedding and reception were both at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Hall in Ivesdale, and we drove to Bement in between for some wedding party and couple portraits. Enjoy some of my favorites below!

This one isn’t the most flattering photo of Elizabeth, but I just love the way her mom is looking at her just after she’d gotten in her dress so I couldn’t pass it up!
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Doesn’t she look great? And how about that bouquet?!
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Clark’s such a fun-loving guy.
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
This was just after the ceremony, and Hannah was all tears… they were happy tears though!
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
And here’s one of the outtakes! Don’t worry, Elizabeth, I’ll crop him out of this one for you (if you want anyway!).
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Clark owns the pizza place in Bement. Go eat at Mama B’s!
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Yeap.
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Hey, groomsman! We’re taking a picture here!
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
One of my favorites from the day!
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
So pretty! Both the ring and the sunflowers, which were amazing!
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Yeah, so my assistant for the day and I were having fun with the ring shots. :)
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
“Do NOT smash cake in my face.”
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Hotness.
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Their first dance was SO cute… Clark sang to Elizabeth the entire time and they were just melted into each other’s arms. I loved it.
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography
Their parent dances were sweet as well.
Elizabeth + Clark | Ivesdale + Bement wedding photography

Vendors
Ceremony & reception: St. Joseph’s, Ivesdale
DJ, videographer & lighting: Star Talent Events
Florist: Boka Shoppe, Monticello
Cake: Diane McPheeters, Monticello
Caterer: Kelly Lamb, Urbana
Linens: Herriott’s, Champaign
Photographer: Holly Birch Photography, Urbana
2nd photographer: Laura Loewen

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New studio & meeting space photos | Downtown Urbana photography

Meeting space & viewing room
Thank you so much to those of you who made it out to our open houses last week! We had a great time showing off the space, enjoying hanging out with friends, family and clients, and snacking. :) For those of you who couldn’t make it, here are a few photos of the space. You really should come by and see it in person though! Clients: this will be my new permanent meeting space (goodbye, Panera & Starbucks!) and I will be setting up all wedding consultations and ordering sessions here. Any “customer pickup” print orders will also be available here (still by appointment only). I look forward to seeing many of you here soon!

Slideshows and ordering sessions will be presented on this wall via projector. As you can see, the bookshelf below also holds all our sample albums, parent albums, guestbooks and boudoir books.
Images are projected on this wall
Front gallery room:
from SW corner looking at Front Door
Other side:
Looking SE in gallery room
Front entrance looking at the viewing room:
Front door looking to viewing room
Wedding canvas cluster

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Megan + Zach | Lake of the Woods engagement photography

Megan + Zach | E-Session
Megan and Zach definitely win the prize for booking me the furthest ahead of time for their wedding. They booked me last year for the wedding that isn’t until next June! How’s that for planning? :) Their engagement session was actually the first time that I’d ever met Megan, but I’ve known Zach for years and years as he was one of my brother’s best friends growing up. Ol’ Nathan is really pulling through for me on the friend front! :D
Here are some of my favorites from their e-session, and I am so proud of them for rocking the serious poses even though Megan admitted how nervous she was in front of the camera. You guys are going to look great in your wedding photos!
Megan + Zach | E-Session
To me, this one would just be an ordinary (but good) photo, but the mist from the waterfall really makes this one for me.
Megan + Zach | E-Session
Megan, you are gorgeous. Zach is one lucky dude!
Megan + Zach | E-Session
What did I tell you about the serious poses? Yeah. Awesome.
Megan + Zach | E-Session
Megan + Zach | E-Session
Zach’s only request was that we shot a few with the covered bridge.
Megan + Zach | E-Session
Megan + Zach | E-Session
Megan + Zach | E-Session
Megan + Zach | E-Session
We picked the perfect time of day and had some great light to work with. This one is a fave!
Megan + Zach | E-Session
Megan + Zach | E-Session
Megan + Zach | E-Session
I. Love. Great. Light!
Megan + Zach | E-Session
Can’t wait til next June, you guys!

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Open House TONIGHT! | Downtown Urbana studio

This is just a quick reminder that the new studio grand opening Open House is tonight for Holly Birch Photography!

Please come out and say hello, view the new space and see various samples on display. There will also be appetizers and refreshments.

WHAT: Open House for studio location of Holly Birch Photography
WHERE: 110 S. Race St, downtown Urbana (the historic Bennett Building, 2nd floor)
WHO: past, present, and future clients of HBP, friends and family!
WHEN: TONIGHT, September 16, from 4-7pm

We’d love to have you! Please email me or call with any questions – 217-737-0971.

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Illini Top SIU 35-3 | Illinois sports photography

Illinois v. SIU football
On September 11, Illinois defeated the Southern Illinois Salukis 35-3. Here are my best shots from the game.

C-130 flyover:
Illinois v. SIU football
Catch by AJ Jenkins that led to a touchdown a few seconds later:
Illinois v. SIU football
New freshman QB Nathan Scheelhaase:
Illinois v. SIU football
Troy Pollard:
Illinois v. SIU football
Jason Ford:
Illinois v. SIU football
This was an image taken just before the first one of this post:
Illinois v. SIU football
Not quite there!
Illinois v. SIU football
There’s the anti-climactic TD!
Illinois v. SIU football
Coach Zook chats with Charissa Thompson of the Big Ten Network just after the clock expired.
Illinois v. SIU football

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