Alex

Whoo!!  First of all, let me say I'm back from my 1/2 summer of world traveling, and though I LOVED it, it's awesome to be home.

Secondly, I've got some catching up to do on here.  Let me introduce you to Alex.  Alex was one of those kids that grew up around me when I managed the Ground Level Cafe in Naperville, IL.  He has NO business being a senior - cuz that somehow means I'm even that much older.  ;-)

Alex is an AWESOME guy.  I really enjoyed the time that I got to spend with him.  He has matured into such a nice young man, it was really incredible to see.  I'm really excited to see what the future has in store for him!!

Ryan Argast

One of my favorite photo shoots to do are senior portraits!!!

Ryan is a perfect subject.  He is a musician, an actor, a joker, skinny jean and vest lovin', up for just about anything, and oh-so-photogenic!!

He made my job so very easy.  There is something about those actor types...my only problem was that I took WAY too many shots of this guy.  And WAY too many of those shots turned out awesome!!

The Weece's

The Weece's are such a fun family!!  Jud works with my dad, and they live in one of the most beautiful places in this country - South Park, Colorado.  I got to shoot the family as well as Janey's senior portraits.  The leaves were so absolutely gorgeous this year we shot the pics at their house.

Chicago Preview

Had a GREAT weekend shooting in Chicago.  Took me a little while to get this post up because I had to take a detour on the way home.  I'm back and at 'em though!!!

Enjoy the preview...more to come!!!

The Bates

Chrisman's

AJ & Sammy

Frederick's

Hafner's

Lancaster's

Lebron's

Gabriella

The Kennedy's

The Prunty's

The Rohlf's

Ryan

Zack, Amy & Blaker

Wilson's

Photo Tip of the Week

Change Your Perspective...

Most photos are taken with the camera being about eye level with the subject.  Change it up and see what you can come up with!!

Photo Tip of the Week

Move in closer!!

Take a few steps to get even closer to your child or pet or loved one!  Or, if you've got zoom capability, zoom in until they fill the viewfinder.  Background distractions will be obscured and you will be able to show off your little one (or big one!!) even better.

Alexis

I have the honor of being related to this beautiful young lady!!! Alexis's mom is married to my cousin, Brian, and man, do I LOVE having them in the family. Alexis is a dear. I love every minute I get to see her and hang out with her. I sure wish we lived closer than we do!!

We were supposed to have a family photo shoot that day, but due to some extenuating circumstances, Alexis and I went out and hunted down fun places to take pictures. I really had a blast!!! Thanks for hanging with me in Warsaw, Alexis!! ;-)

Love ya, girl!!!