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| Chris | Decatur Illinois Musician |

Today I’m going to introduce you to a talented local musician, Chris Bradley! I’ve been photographing Chris (and Chris & Jen his former duet partner) for the past few years. This year Chris is performing solo with a GORGEOUS new guitar so it was time to feature him solo in a session, he has been reading very good info from the MusicCritic’s electric beginners guide all year round.

You can find out more about Chris & his style of music and even LISTEN to a few songs right here on his NEW WEBSITE http://www.chrisbradleysongs.com/

Check out his upcoming performances:

  • 7/8/2016       7:00 PM    New Moon Café, 3755 E. William Street Road, Decatur, IL
  • 8/12/2016     7:00 PM    New Moon Café, 3755 E. William Street Road, Decatur, IL
  • 8/13/2016     TBA          *Warrensburg Town Festival, Warrensburg, IL
  • 9/9/2016       8:00 PM    Walnut Street Winery, 309 S. Walnut Street, Rochester, IL

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| Kylie + Ryan | Decatur, IL Wedding | Sarah Jane Photography |

Working with Kylie and Ryan (and Kylie’s momma, Pam) was a blast! Kylie is the absolute sweetest and I was so happy when she decided to invite us to share her big day with her and I was even more excited to see some familiar faces at her wedding day with past clients being guests and even in the bridal party.

These guys braved the snow for their engagement session with two of their three gorgeous dogs (you all know I LOVE LOVE LOVE when clients bring their fur babies!!). And these two beautiful pups got their model faces on for session day.

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Their wedding day was perfect starting at GT Church for a ceremony that had everything you dream of including beautiful music, great laughs and a few happy tears too. Pastor Matt Samuels did a fantastic job and his personal happiness for these two was absolutely infectiouwedding, photos, pics, bride, bridesmaids, pink bridesmaid gowns, wedding day prep, wedding photographer, decatur il, professional photographer, wedding day, wedding, photos, pics, professional photographer, couples, love, sjp, Sarah Jane Photography, bride, groom, wedding day,wedding day, wedding, photos, pics, professional photographer, couples, love, sjp, Sarah Jane Photography, bride, groom, wedding day, GT church, bridal party, outdoor wedding, wedding day, wedding, photos, pics, professional photographer, couples, love, sjp, Sarah Jane Photography, bride, groom, wedding day, GT church, bridal party, outdoor wedding, black and white photography, wedding day, wedding, photos, pics, professional photographer, couples, love, sjp, Sarah Jane Photography, bride, groom, wedding day, GT church, bridal party, wedding ideas, inside wedding, flowers, wedding invitations, wedding day, wedding, photos, pics, professional photographer, couples, love, sjp, Sarah Jane Photography, bride, groom, wedding day, GT church, bridal party, outdoor wedding, wedding kiss, wedding day, wedding, photos, pics, professional photographer, couples, love, sjp, Sarah Jane Photography, bride, groom, wedding day, GT church, bridal party, outdoor wedding, couple pics, decatur il, wedding day, wedding, photos, pics, professional photographer, couples, love, sjp, Sarah Jane Photography, bride, groom, wedding day, GT church, bridal party, outdoor wedding, first kiss picture, gt chruch,wedding day, wedding, photos, pics, professional photographer, couples, love, sjp, Sarah Jane Photography, bride, groom, wedding day, GT church, bridal party, outdoor wedding, wedding day, wedding, photos, pics, professional photographer, couples, love, sjp, Sarah Jane Photography, bride, groom, wedding day, GT church, bridal party, outdoor wedding, wedding cake picture, wedding decor, wedding decor photos, wedding decor ideas,

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And we finished their day at the always beautiful Hickory Point Golf course with some images outside and then a beautiful country-chic reception inside.

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| The Taylor Boys & The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift for Grandma |

Get ready for cuteness overload!!!! I was so thrilled when Danielle called me to setup a special session for creative gift ideas for her mother for Mother’s Day this year. Danielle was a new client this past fall and I got to meet her family to create their Christmas cards (check those out below too) and this time I got to meet her sister and her happy little boy Maddox.

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This year I am super excited about our brand new LIMITED EDITION sessions and these guys are some of the first clients to jump into these super awesome little sessions. We still have a couple openings for our next LE Session date on June 24th and this is a GREAT time for a quick family session update, to feature your TWEENS (an age we often overlook) or get a long over-due couple’s portrait with you and the hubs! What is a LE session? It’s a LITTLE session (choose 15/30 minutes) with a LITTLE product line (small portraits & digitals) with a BIG discount (50% off those products). Sessions start at $45 and we have 3 openings left for Friday June 24!!!!

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| Nash Family | Beautiful Sunset Portraits | Macon IL |

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You might remember Rebekah’s senior session this year (if not, you can take a look at some of her images in our senior model post and our album design post). I think the time around senior year is the perfect time for family portraits before seniors leave the nest and set out on their own and change the dynamic of your home! This is sort of the last year they are under your wing in your home before embarking on their own lives.

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And the best news of all…. I LOVE this pine tree lane SO much that we are planning our November fall/Christmas family Limited Edition sessions right there!!! How about red antique couch, adorable blankets and maybe even some Christmas ornaments hanging in those trees!?!?! It’s going to be awesome (but space will be limited, so we are already booking NOW). See more on our Facebook Page!

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| Becca + Brad | Decatur Illinois Wedding | Sarah Jane Photography |

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I absolutely LOVED being a part of Becca & Brad’s big day. And it was absolutely PERFECT, great weather, beautiful locations, adorable little ones, gorgeous bridal party and family and flowers, etc etc!

I mean just look at this beautiful bride… the dress, flowers, veil, head piece are all on point and so classy and elegant!

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Check out their full album design here: