| Steck Family Portraits | Decatur IL Photography Studio |

Better late than never… if you follow the blog closely you know posts come every Tuesday/Thursday and technically it’s STILL Thursday so we are on time (just a bit later in the day than usual). The snow yesterday showed up out of nowhere and was beautiful so my office time was put on hold to go create for a lovely family who has been excitedly waiting for the flakes to fall. So tonight I’m burning the midnight oil to catch back up on some things! And I’m so excited to share these siblings with you todaynight.

Amy came to me this fall to try to get the kids in the studio in a tiny window of time where they were all back home for Thanksgiving break. We had hoped to do both in-studio and some outdoor portraits since we’d had such unseasonably warm weather and low and behold the day of their session was the ONE day it was nasty and rainy all week. Well we didn’t let that stop us!

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I love the classic and timeless look of low key (aka black background) studio portraits and it meshed perfectly with both their wardrobe choices. And a fun twist on this session was the recreation of the below ‘kissy’ image that the kids had done when they were little, I should have taken a photo of their original because I think we nailed it if I do say so myself!

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Cut to wardrobe change to show off where the kids are in their lives right now with the boys in military school and this lovely lady about to graduate and become a doctor! We may have only hung out for about an hour but these three were delightful to work with and am so glad to share and show them off to you all today.

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| The Allen Gals Annual Family Portrait | Decatur IL | Christmas Photos |

I absolutely LOVE working with this beautiful family! I get to work with Melanie every year for the senior yearbook, dances and organizational photos for Warrensburg-Latham High School. And for the last couple years I’ve had the chance to photograph both Melanie and her lovely girls, Savannah & Sophie.

This year we did an in-studio session for a little change and created a Christmas look on our fireplace, something a little traditional and classic and then finished up with a little personality with our very own BoxDropsbySJP Sweet Scarves backdrop (a personal favorite).

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I think this family image below ended up being my favorite. The laughs and cuddles with just a tiny hint of tween ‘ew do I have to’ mixed in made that one the most genuine to me and I just love it!

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| Ella | IL Pag. Winner |

This year I was honored to provide a prize to the local Cerro Gordo Bement Junior Miss Pageant and the lovely Miss Ella won our prize! We expanded a bit on what she won to get her a full studio and outdoor location session AND include her little sister too. These two gals were so much fun to photograph and as I always do with sibling sessions we got some real sibling love in there holding hands and hugging (you all know how much tween/teen siblings LOVE each other all day every day right?!?!). Well mom and I know they really do so we always get those warm and fuzzy photos on session.

I’m so excited for Ella’s unique wall art selection along with her custom-designed album which is going to be a blast to design. But until those go home with these girls it’s time to share all Ella’s favorites with them and the world. Enjoy!

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| Welcome Cole | Newborn Portraits | Decatur IL | Sarah Jane Photography |

I was so so excited when Lindsay told me that their family of two was soon to become THREE! Right off the bat Lindsay and I started planning their sessions starting with announcement images, then maternity and finally newborn once Cole arrived (though we were all fairly certain that this little Mr. would actually be a little Mrs. – though obviously we were wrong!). I cannot wait to see this little man grow and watch these two be the awesome parents I know they will be!

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As a fairly new member of the parent club I extend a BIG welcome to Lindsay and Adam!!! Welcome aboard! You can see MORE of their images on our Facebook Page.

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Are you expecting an addition to your family? Be sure to call EARLY so we can plan and schedule maternity, newborn (within 7 days of birth) and even your little one’s first year milestone sessions so you don’t miss a moment!