Maternity & Newborn Portrait Sessions in Central Illinois

Our last blog post took a look at the very end of our Baby Grows Portrait Plan. Today, we get to take a look at the very beginnings with two families! This beautiful family had one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever photographed (and I mean the could all be super models!) so I was so thrilled when Britnie got in touch and let me know they were expected to welcome the newest member to the family in June and they wanted me to create the portraits to celebrate. This little lady is expected to arrive in just a few days and I cannot wait to meet her soon.

Remember Jase from the last blog post!?!? Well this is his beautiful new little sister, Stella! Not to brag, but I get to hang out with her through the next two years and I cannot wait to see her little personality blossom and grow. It’s so much fun to see these little lives begin. We created a canvas series like this for Jase’s newborn so, of course, we designed one with Stella to match!

| Abigail + Jeremy | Engagement Portraits Decatur IL |

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Today on the blog we’re celebrating Abigail and Jeremy (and their family!). These two are tying the knot in one month and I cannot wait to be a part of their big day. They are getting married Christmas weekend and I’m so excited because it’s going to be such a joyful week ending in sharing their happiness on their wedding day.

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With a winter wedding, a summer engagement session was definitely the way to go to get some variety in their images.

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| Kaufman + Saffer Summer 2019 Family Portraits |

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I’m excited to show you some favorites from another family session this week! I got to meet these guys for the first time at their recent Limited Edition session day and I have to say these boys were some of the most photogenic I’ve ever had on session.

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This might shock you, but not every guy (no matter their age) I have on session wants to be there. It’s not always their favorite way to spend their time, but you’d have never guessed that with these boys. They were full of great smiles and personality and just so much fun to work with and I so hope to have the chance to work with this gorgeous family again in the future.

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| Mia + Tristin | Prom Portraits 2019 |

Ok I have to say I’m a little bit jealous of Mia & Tristin’s prom portraits. Believe it or not, my husband and I started dating in high school and went to at least a half dozen dances together including two proms and I SO wish that having a prom session was a thing back then. We have the one formal portrait taken at the dance and sure a few (not great at all) snapshots from my mom but ahhh a session like THIS!!!!! I would have loved that!

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These guys were looking so good they even stopped traffic for a bit, no joke!

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I actually photographed Tristin’s family portraits years ago so it was amazing to see how much he’s grown up.

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We have a unique option for prom portrait sessions and though we aren’t always available on every prom date, if we plan ahead we can often make ourselves available on yours! Call early if you’re thinking about a prom session with your friends or boy/girl friend!

| Britnie + Brandon | June 1 Oak Terrace, Pana IL Wedding |

Today I get to show off Britnie & Brandon’s absolutely GORGEOUS wedding day! The couple got married and had their reception all at the stunning Oak Terrace resort in Pana. This is a gem of a venue with perfect accommodations for everything you need right on site. A whole spa for the ladies to get ready in, pool house for the guys, beautiful wooded grounds with fields, forests and the lake/dock. I could seriously go on and on but let’s get to the real reason you’re here… Britnie & Brandon!

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A big thanks to the vendors helped make this wedding everything Britnie & Brandon wished it to be:

Dress: David’s Bridal

Hair: Oak Terrace Spa (Sydney Epley)

Tux: Brass Horn 

Venue: Oak Terrace

Cake: Heavenly Delights

Flowers: Secret Garden **previously featured on the SJP blog HERE

DJ: Complete Wedding and Events

If you missed their engagement portraits you can see them HERE!