Monthly Archives: June 2012

Courtney + Nathan | Champaign-Urbana engagement photography

Courtney is another bride-to-be who found me by Googling for an engagement photographer around the Champaign-Urbana area. A couple emails later though, I was reminded again of what a small world it is. Courtney’s fiance Nathan is the son of my former ag teacher and FFA advisor, Mr. Eimer (sorry, still can’t call you by…

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Kim + Chris | Philo + Champaign wedding | Refinery

There’s not much better than visiting Fat City and the Tumble Inn on your wedding day. Kim + Chris + their wedding party sure know how to party! We had a great time running around the Arboretum after their ceremony at Philo’s St. Thomas church. We had to beat out the rain droplets after all!…

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Kelli - Love these pics Holly! You had a great group to work with!!!

Tracy Scroggins Spencer - The pictures capture all the joy and beauty of the day. Congrats to my wonderful kids – Mr and Mrs Chris Spencer! Thanks Holly for doing such and amazing job. Momma Spencer

Nicole Followell Boley - Beautiful Tracy Scroggins Spencer, you must be so proud!

Marilyn Armstrong - Beautiful pictures, Tracy!

Tracy Scroggins Spencer - I am very proud. Thanx Nicole.

Connie Adams Langley - These photos are wonderful. Congratulations Chris & Kim.

Jane Hill - The pictures are great! What a beautiful wedding!

Jesse Wassom - HAHA THESE WERE CRACKING ME UP! AWESOME

Cheri Harris Harrison - What a beautiful wedding! Pictures are great.

Kim Spencer - Absolutely gorgeous! Love them all Holly! Thank you so much for making beautiful keepsake moments from our day! They truly are just beautiful! And yes, a big photo of that one would be awesome! the colors and attitudes of the group shine! :)

Judy Eastin - Great pictures. Congratulations Chris & Kim.

Kelly Easton - Great Pictures…Congrats to the Spencer Family!

Diana Bohlen - They were beautiful pictures, Mr and Mrs Chris Spencer!

Diana Bohlen - Beautiful pictures!!!!!

Lora Lynn Scroggins Arnett - All the photos a great– Are there more with the Parents of the Bride & Groom.

Tracy Scroggins Spencer - Haven’t seen any of the other photos yet. Sure they are just as great.

Megan Craciun - Such a beautiful and fun day….the pictures captured many great moments that will be cherished for years to come. Kudos to Holly and congrats to Chris and Kim! OX

Chris Conner - Very nice pictures. Congrats to all!

Kim Spencer - Hi Holly,
Could you please take down the picture of my dad leaning in to me at the reception? It is a beautiful picture, but I would prefer not to have my dad in any of the pictures from our wedding. thank you.

Eilene + Jonathan | Champaign McKinley Presbyterian wedding

Eilene + Jonathan were married on campus at the McKinley Presbyterian Church by Jonathan’s dad. Their reception was in the adjacent building, so that saved us some time throughout the day and we were able to do most of their portraits just outside in the courtyard area. It was a gorgeous day, and not overly…

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Tammy Peterson - Holly, You did a fantastic job capturing my daughter and son in laws special day. Very unique pictures. Thanks Holly for all your TLC with each photo.

Gay Leonard - Holly, you did a fantastic job and fulfilled every promise. Thank you so much for your diligence and talent in providing these lasting beautiful memories for Jonathan and Eilene!

Nina Thornhill - Holly, The WEDDING PICTURES are GREAT & will be a WONDERFUL KEEPSAKE for MR. & MRS. JONATHAN LEONARD!!!

Helen Ann Bucher - Beautiful pictures of a great event. We would have loved to see it in person, but grateful for the photos!

Carolyn Palmer - When you see great photos of the wedding you can be there for the time you are looking at them. This is a sign of a great photographer. The picture of the whole church with the pipes in the back was beautiful. I think that was my favorite. Beautiful church, beautiful couple and of course the pastor isn’t so shabby. What great memories you will have from this day from these wonderful pictures.

Tamny Kinnett - Wow, beautiful pictures. The church was so grand. Congratulations!!!

Shelley Guiseppi - Beautiful pictures. What a lovely day :)

Austin Smith - So pretty

Pam smith - E&J you are an amazing couple. God is so good. Many years of blessings and happiness. I love you! Holly you captured their love. Thank you for your creativity and talent. These photos will be cherished forever.

Mary Egidio - These photos are lovely. You did a beautiful job of capturing this very special couple. Great job! E&J — May God’s richest blessings be yours always. What a beautiful day for you and your families. Your great joy and love comes through in these beautiful photos.

Shelia Jones - These are simply georgeous!!! The dress was amazing and it looked like a wonderful time for all!!!!

tara - beautiful memories are captured that will last a life time. truly lovely.

Shawna - That sanctuary is beautiful for photographs!

Deb Behr - Wonderful photos!!! They almost make me feel as if I were there, even though we were unable to attend. Beautiful works of art…a lifetime of memories…congratulations Eilene & Jonathan!

Shaisa - Eileen, you looked so amazing and happy. Congratulations in this new chapter in your life. Bless u
Te queremos mucho,
Shai & Tony

Barb Metcalfe - Beautiful!

Stacy Mills - These photos are gorgeous! Congratulations.

Tate - Love the mason jars and the door seating charts!

Mary Seabolt - Beautiful Wedding. Beautiful Bride, Happy Groom. Great Pictures! Thanks for sharing.

Eilene Leonard - HOLLY!!!! I am so impressed! You did a fantastic Job! You were worth every penny! Thank you so much for giving Jonathan and I something so priceless to hold onto for years to come! Thank you again!

Jonathan Leonard - These photos look amazing! Thank you so much Holly!

LM - Beautiful pictures of a very happy couple!

Esther Rivera - So glad we got to see these pictures since we couldn’t make it to the wedding.Just Beautiful!

jaime - Beautiful!

Andral Johnson - Great pictures. I especially like the shot of Eilene at the altar with the stained glass in the background.

Rebecca Peterson - Holly the pics are wonderful!!! I love all of them!! This was a match made in heaven! E&J may God continue to be number one in your lives!
Holly the pics of the church was Awsome you captured the stain glass and the pipes so will in every pic. May God flourish your business. Job will done!

Deanna Rowe - Great pictures! I wish I could have been there to share the day with both of you. These lovely pictures make feel as though I were! Your photographer is awesome!

Larry Leonard - Holly, your work is fantastic! I am very impressed with the sharpness of the photos and your selection of poses. They are very unique. Thanks for capturing this memorable celebration

Carolyn Whetsell - Eilene and Jonathan your wedding was great. Pictures are beautiful. May God bless your new life together as man and wife. May He bless your ministry with the youth. Many, many happy years. Love ya, gram

Megan - Stunning :)

Terry Gentry - Very beautiful bride, pictures were beautiful!!!!!!

Dianna Gilbert - Beautiful pictures! Great Job and very unique.

jessyka - yall did really good pics….so cute

Doug Peterson - A lovely day, for two of God’s beloved children! Blessings (and great photo’s!)

Rachel Kumler - great pictures! I am so happy that when my daughter gets back from bootcamp she will be able to the look at her bff wedding!

tracy brooks - everyone looked so happy – what a beautiful wedding. Tammy and Eilene you girls did great on the decorations- they look wonderful.

Omali Longwell - I absolutely love ALL the pictures!! The photographer did an awesome job!! If I had to pick a favorite picture it is the black and white photo with both of you kissing outside. Congrats!!

Wm and Betty lynch - Beautiful!!

Elizabeth Hines - Beautiful pictures!

Eileen Teske - Beautiful pictures!!! Congrats on your wedding! Loved your dress!

Bethany Dill - Beautiful pictures!!! You did a great job, Holly!

Eilene Leonard - Just wanted to let everyone know only two ideas for my wedding decor came from pinterest :) The wooden doors as a backdrop and the Jars with a floating candle with a bit of “rif raf” bow tied to the mouth of the Jar……..All the other neat things holly captured in her beautiful photos are ideas and visions from myself my mother and gram. :) Dont worry they will all be on pinterest soon…. :D

Amy Walker - I loved the real/in the moment smiles caught. Beautiful pictures. I also loved the picture of the rings on the jar of jelly. The colors were great.

Billie Jo McDaniel - Beautiful !!!!!!
Can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures.

Ruby Carpenter - Congradulation!

I love all the pictures. I wish Jonathan and Eilene a happy life. They are a cute couple.

Dale Peterson - Fantastic photos. Eilene you look beautiful!

Dale Peterson - Seeing, and remembering, while looking through these pictures reminds me of how THAT day was right near the very top of my ‘Best Days Ever’ list. :-)

Charlotte Miles - Theese pictures are so amazing! I love to see you 2 so happy!

Joy Luther Duty - Eilene and Jonathan Congratulations to you both.. and what amazing pictures these are. I especially liked numbers 1029,1372,1380,2290.May God bless your marriage throughout the years.

Beverly Bass - Your pics are simply beautiful!!!!!!!!!Congrats to both of you. God’s best!

Eilene Leonard - Thank you so much!

Kate + Jonathan | Champaign University Place Christian Church wedding

Jonathan’s mom Linda is a friend and fellow photographer that I met early on in my photography career. When Jonathan + Kate were planning their wedding, Linda knew she wouldn’t want to do all the photography, so she brought me in for a couple hours to work my magic! Kate also presented me with my…

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