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New product: Accordion wallets!

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:10:34 +0000

How cute are these?! They’re standard wallet size, but they come with a cute little cover (available in many different colors) and a stretchy ribbon to keep them together in your wallet! And they’re available now for any HBP sessions.
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If you’ve been noticing more than the usual amount of blog posts, it’s because I’ve been challenged to post every day this month! So far I missed 6/3, but hopefully my readers will keep me on my toes!! free fog the movie download

My office is coming along!

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:03:26 +0000

I got my new desk in that I LOVE and I can’t work without my new monitor anymore. I don’t know how I edited for so long without it.

This weekend I have a family shoot and an engagement shoot. I’m looking very forward to both! Saturday evening I’m also going to check out Music among the Vines at Alto Vineyard in Champaign as Candy Foster and the Shades of Blue take the stage.

I’ll be back to blog again shortly! And Mason City/Easton folks… make sure to check out the post below as I have a special for you coming up June 20-21!!

Mason County sessions coming June 20-21

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:57:11 +0000

I’m planning on being in the Mason City/Easton area on the weekend of June 20-21 (Father’s Day Weekend). If you’re in that area and are needing pictures of your family or children (or seniors!), please let me know!

For that weekend, I’m offering 45-minute mini sessions for $100. With that you’ll get 1 jpeg and your choice of an 8×10. There will be no travel fees for that weekend only.

**Edit: I could squeeze in one senior session that weekend as well, if anyone is interested in that.

And here are a couple of collage photos of the new guestbook I received from one of my photo labs today. The pages and cover are just gorgeous material and craftsmanship with the hinged lay-flat pages.

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I&#039;m looking for something in red…

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:01:57 +0000

Do you remember that old country song? I’m not really looking for something in red per se, but I am looking for some specific things. If you fall into any of the categories below and are interested in getting a good deal on your session or package fees, please let me know! The first person to contact me and sign a contract for each of the following categories will receive a nice discount.

1) An outdoor wedding (this means the ceremony is outdoors; reception can be indoors or outdoors)
2) Bridal session or Trash-the-dress session (I promise you do NOT have to get your dress dirty, but you do have to be willing to go outside with it on)
3) A class of 2010 senior who wants their senior photos to look different from all their friends’ senior photos
4) A woman who has just purchased a hot new outfit (dress preferred!) with some killer heels

A couple rules: sessions must take place in Champaign-Urbana-Savoy (the outdoor wedding is exempt from this) & sessions must be scheduled and completed by May 24, 2009 (weddings also exempt from this). Warm weather is coming!!

If you’re interested in any of these, please contact me ASAP! My spring calendar will fill up fast once this nasty winter weather is all gone!

EDIT:
A few people have asked why I’m doing this promotion. There are a few reasons:
1) Mostly I’m looking for a few different (& possibly new) images to add to my portfolio.
2) I haven’t done an outdoor wedding since 2006 and I’d love to do one with loads of natural light instead of inside a church where there usually isn’t much light.
3) I have a couple great new portrait session locations that I’ve been DYING to try out! You can’t know what they are though until you book the session with me!
4) I’d like to do an “anytime” session with a hot, young & professional woman who doesn’t necessarily NEED her picture taken right now, but at the same time, she hasn’t had a professional picture taken since… maybe college? high school? her wedding 5 years ago? Or maybe she’s always getting pictures of her kids, but not of herself? Here’s your chance to feel like a model! (I might be able to arrange a makeup/hair stylist for this session too… how fun!!)

Illinois drops one to Penn State

admin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:20:30 +0000

In one of the lowest scoring collegiate basketball games in history, Illinois suffered a loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions 38-33 on Wednesday evening. Despite the low scoring, I came out with a few favorite shots. In games where Illinois doesn’t play well, it seems that I don’t get many good shots.

Valentine’s Special is running through this weekend! Get your contracts in ASAP!

Cans for Comments, and some news!

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:25:11 +0000

Yours truly is getting married! Aaron asked me to marry him on Nov. 19 and I finally got some good shots of my ring. More about that in a bit…

For now, I’m announcing CANS FOR COMMENTS! For every comment I get on my blog between NOW and next Monday, December 15, I will donate one non-perishable food item to a local food pantry. It’s a win-win situation really: I get comments and people in my community will get some nourishment they may be needing this holiday season! So comment away!

To answer a few questions that I know will be floating around about my engagement:
1) My friend Rob at Still Life Photography

is going to be my reception photographer, but we’re eloping, so I’m going to have a couple other friends help out with various other events. We’ll have someone on hand to get a few images at the courthouse and then once the weather turns nicer again in the spring, we’re going to put our wedding outfits back on and get some fabulous outdoor shots. It’s is the only way to go from a photographer’s standpoint!!

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2) The stone in my ring is a spessartite, or mandarin, garnet. Yes, a garnet. You might be surprised actually at what other stones come in orange. Sapphires, for example.download twins movie

Oskee’s whirlwind tour of campus and contest!

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:01:36 +0000

Oskee, Joanne and I set out one afternoon to get a bunch of pictures for a book Joanne is writing. They used to live here on campus and has many interesting stories from his time here. He cooperated for the most part, but by the end of our 2-hour shoot, he was tuckered out and kind of mad that we kept teasing him by saying “Grandma’s” and “ice cream.” He did get a lot of treats though!!

CONTEST

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Upon further review, I feel that some of these photos need LOLdog captions. Leave a comment with your best idea (you can get ideas here)! I’ve numbered the photos for you to reference in your comment. Winner will receive a free individual or family session ($55 value!). Out of towners can participate too, and if you cannot redeem your prize, I’ll figure out something else for you of similar value.

Isn’t Oskee just the cutest thing?
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“So truuuuuuuuuueeeeeee…!!”
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Here Oskee plays “dead” on a bike path on the Quad.
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“No, you can’t throw shade on the corn.” (I think this was my favorite from the whole shoot.)
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Joanne and Oskee pose in front of Foellinger Auditorium with a Petsmart toy (she knows someone important there, but I can’t remember who!)
Sorry, no LOLdog comments here.

Holly Birch Photography is available for pet pictures!!

October Specials! Order now in time for Christmas!

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:32:33 +0000

This adorable pendant will make a great stocking stuffer or extra-special gift for a mother or grandmother! You choose the photo! On sale now for $69.50 (regularly $99.50).
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4×7 slimline cards are the “standard” Christmas cards. I have tons of designs to choose from and you choose the photo and message on the card! On sale now for $1.50 each (the price gets lower for every increment of 50 you order!) Price includes envelopes.
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This ceramic mug is another great gift idea for Christmas! Your choice of photo on this mug for just $19 (multiples again are cheaper!) (regularly $25)

Lastly, 5×7 folded cards are an alternative to the 4×7 holiday cards above. These 24-packs of cards are on sale for $36 (price includes envelopes!).

These specials only run through October, so you MUST place your order by 5 pm on October 30 to snatch these great deals!! Call me today! 217-737-0971elektra movie