Clint & Amanda

What a way to end my wedding season-a wonderful couple and a beautiful wedding! The wedding was in Stockton and the reception was at the Best Western in Dubuque-that was the first time I had been there and the place was amazing. It was a little chilly to do outdoor pictures-so we made the most of what we had inside the church. Here are a few favorites from the day.

~In Memory of Stewart~

CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA & CLINT!!!

Christmas is right around the corner!

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. I did-although I was sick most of last week with a sinus infection and strep throat-the meds kicked in just in time for me to enjoy my turkey dinners! If you are waiting on proofs-please be patient-I should be caught up by the end of the week/beginning of next week.

I just wanted to let everyone know there is still time to get pictures in for Christmas. Orders placed through Sunday, December 14th will be guaranteed Christmas delivery. After that, there is no guarantee. Rush orders/overnight delivery is available at an additional charge if needed.

October Wedding

This wedding took place in Elizabeth with the reception in Galena. We stopped at the tower outside of Elizabeth and Grants Home on the way to the reception for some outdoor pictures. I love the wedding party shot we got out there. I asked each couple to do "something different" and they all did-very unique!! Congratulations to both of you!

So much in LOVE!

Meet Amy & Troy. This was the sweetest couple ever-I could tell from the day we did their engagement session! She looked beautiful and I loved her bridesmaids dresses(I wish this style was around when I got married!). The day was a little chilly so we didn't get much time to play outside-but the church had wonderful light to work with.

The Smith Family

What a little sweetie!! I would have photographed this little one all day long if she would have let me!! This is another friend of mine from school. She painted a background for the studio a while back and in return I took her family pictures..and we couldn't forget the dog-she was so cute too!!

Lisa & Tim

Lisa & Tim are getting MARRIED!! Lisa is one of my best friends that I have known forever!! And Tim is a good friend of my husband. Guess who set them up???!! Yep, that would be us. They are the cutest couple ever and I can't wait until their wedding.

Congratulations!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Just wanted to wish everyone a safe and fun halloween. I hope all the kids have fun trick or treating and get LOTS of candy!! Here are a few of my kids-Batman & Batgirl-aren't they cute!!

Random wedding shots

I have been very busy these past few months and have not had time to post much to the blog-but I wanted to share a few from some recent weddings. Congratulations to all the couples-I had a lot of fun at each and every one of your weddings!

I'm Back!!

Hey everyone!! Sorry I have neglected the blog for a while-it's been a little busy around here. I ended up cancelling the summer contest because I only had 2 entries(sorry to those who entered)-so we will try for a fall contest in a couple of weeks-so stay tuned for that.

A few months ago, I finally joined the PPANI(the Professional Photographers Association of Northern Illinois) and I have learned a lot since joining. At our meeting yesterday they had a print competition. I entered 2 prints and received an Honerable Mention on one of them-yeah-my first ribbon!!!

I will leave you with a picture of my winning print and a picture of Elizabeth and me out at the fair. Thanks to all those who stopped out and said Hi!!