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Welcome Home Lexie Jo I adore newborn photography almost as much as newborns themselves! This in-studio session was really special since I have known this family for a while; I photographed big sister Blakeley’s newborn photos, too. Watching this beautiful family grow was incredible. Blakeley was obviously so much bigger than the last time I […]

In-Studio Newborn Session I Lexie Jo

Newborns

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Welcome Home Ella This beautiful family of four is now a family of five with the addition of sweet baby Ella! I loved this in-studio newborn session. What is better than having two older brothers? Both of Ella’s big brothers were so sweet with her, it was the most precious thing to witness. I know […]

In-Studio Newborn Session I Baby Ella

Newborns

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Every in-studio newborn session is special, but this one was very close to my heart! We have gone to church with this family for years and have been able to watch big sister Hazel grow up. When they asked me to do their newborn photos for Violet I was so honored! Having a sister and […]

In-Studio Newborn Session | Baby Violet

Newborns

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Welcome to the world, Dean! This in-studio newborn session was so beautiful! I couldn’t believe how precious baby Dean was. It was so special to see this family because Dean’s parents were my former wedding clients! It was so exciting to do their newborn session and have everything come full circle. Baby Dean is going […]

In-Studio Newborn Session Baby Dean

Newborns

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Welcome to the world, Liam! Baby Liam and his parents were such a pleasure to photograph for this in-studio newborn session! Being able to give parents images that capture this incredibly special moment in time is one of my favorite things about being a photographer. I loved their light blue color scheme they had for […]

In-Studio Newborn Session Baby Liam

Newborns

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Welcome to the world, Blair! This was such a wonderful in-studio newborn session with baby Blair and her amazing parents. There is something about watching new parents hold their newborn that is almost indescribable– luckily that’s why we have photography for moments like this! It is such an incredible gift to be able to give […]

In-Studio Newborn Session Baby Blair

Newborns

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Welcome to the world, Raeyln! I loved this in-studio newborn session with this precious baby girl. Her parents were such a loving couple, and it is so magical to witness a family of two become a family of three. Why is newborn photography important? Well, for one thing it is amazing to have these brand […]

In-Studio Newborn Session Baby Raelyn

Newborns

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I have always wanted to look forward to the new adventure that is on its way. That is how I approach each new phase and stage of my children’s lives.

The Best is Yet to Come | Champaign, IL

Babies, Children, Connection, Family, Love, Newborns

Newborn baby with parents mom in floral dress

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Recently, my film images were featured in a blog on the Happy Tog’s website.  My friend Holly writes about a truly epic night when we were reminded to slow down and pay attention.  That is exactly what film does for me.

I’ve got a new love | Film Photography | Central Illinois

Babies, Best Friends, Champaign, Children, Connection, Family, Film Photography, High School, Illinois, Light, Love, Marriage, Maternity, Natural Light, Newborns, Photography, Portraits, Pregnancy, Seniors, Toddlers, Tweens, Weddings

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My neighbor and friend Kristina and her hubby Ricky are getting ready to welcome their third baby any day now!  Kristina was so kind to model these dresses for me the other night – doesn’t she look gorgeous?!

Kristina | Summer Maternity Session | Fisher, IL

Babies, Champaign, Childbirth, Children, Family, Illinois, Light, Maternity, Natural Light, Newborns, Photography, Portraits, Pregnancy

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