Heather - Mater Dei High School [Clinton County IL Photographer]

I was so excited when Heather suggested using her family farm for her pictures because I had driven by it almost daily for the last decade! My parents live on the same road :) So, I knew exactly how gorgeous and pristine their landscaping and buildings are! It provided the perfect backdrop for Heather and her laid back style! I had so much fun photographing Heather and I can't wait to deliver her order soon! Heather - You are such a sweet girl and we wish you nothing but the best with your senior year and college decisions! We know you're going to succeed beyond your dreams!

xoxo, h.

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Ellie - Central High School [Clinton County IL Photographer]

EPIC - that's how I incredible Ellie's shoot was! From the awesome records she brought in, to the inside of the Sheldon Theater in StL, to the Record Store... So EPIC! We had a blast the entire time! We had been dying to get into that record store for a session and Ellie was the PERFECT girl for it! And that blue dress - WOW! And, not to mention, she can sing too! When we were inside the Sheldon, we were goofing around and I asked her to sing a little tune - it was then that she sang the sweetest version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star that I've ever heard! Ellie - We had so much fun with you - You are an incredibly talented girl and we know you're going to do HUGE things in the future! xoxo, H.

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Lauren - Carlyle High School [Clinton County IL Photographer]

Lauren is quite possibly the most easy going and sweetest girl we've photographed this year. She came in with LOTS of great outfit options and we even added three outfits from our exclusive boutique collection! Our boutique collection is host to many unique pieces, not to be found in any other local stores or even the mall. The outfits she chose to add to her shoot wardrobe included the chevron dress, the cream knit dress and the bright, striped tank. I was so excited to photograph those outfits as I imaginged them being photographed when I hand-picked them out in Los Angeles, and Lauren couldn't have been a better model for them! I am so looking forward to showing you the rest! Lauren - I had so much fun with you and I'm so thankful you chose us for your senior portrait experience! See you next week!

xoxo, H.

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Madeline - Mater Dei High School [Clinton County IL Photographer]

Mother Nature did apparently didn't want Madeline to have her senior portraits done! The first appointment was rained out and during the second appointment, on the way to St. Louis, we hit rain again! So, after waiting in the parking lot for twenty minutes, we finally decided to just grab an umbrella and go for it! And, I'm so glad that we did! I absolutely LOVED the tu-tu and umbrella in the rain combo! It was so much fun and so sweet :)) And, let's not forget to mention that she brought her grandmother's bike as part of her session - Her grandmother, who everyone knows as Mrs. Lager, is famous in Aviston for not only being one of the sweetest and most thoughtful of people you'll ever meet, but everyone knows she likes to ride her bike around town and up to church. I hope she loves the bike images as much as we do! Madeline, you are such a bright, beautiful, sweet girl and I'm so happy we had the pleasure of working with you!

xoxo, h.

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Ariel - Mater Dei High School [Clinton County Senior Photographer]

 

I am SO thankful that Ariel contacted us to do her senior portraits! I've had this abandoned house in mind for years and when Ariel said she wanted something shabby chic, I knew that'd be the perfect place! Every thing went as planned and we had an awesome time - I was a little nervous when we had our Creative Director, Amy, climb a tree to hang up one of our props, but all ended well :)

Ariel, you are so beautiful inside and out and I had a fantastic time with you and your sweet family! See you guys this week! xoxo, H. 2013-08-19_0001

The Rumors are TRUE! We've moved into a new studio in Breese! [Clinton County Photographer]

If you’ve been a little confused lately about our location, we apologize. Since moving back to the area, we’ve bounced around a little, trying to find the absolute perfect place. The good news is that we’ve finally found it and we hope to stay here for a long time! We are now located at 641 N 4th St in Breese, next to Dairy King (The building use to be Eileen’s, for those of us that remember that). Here’s the interesting part…. Years ago, this building was owned by my Great Grandmother and it was called Cap’N'Cork Liquor. It was sold long before I was even a thought, but I know my mom and her family have fond memories growing up and helping there. I’ve had my eye on this building since high school. I always thought it would be the perfect place for my business, even though in high school I didn’t know what that business would be yet. After high school, I moved on to SIUE and then my husband’s job in the military moved us to San Diego and then to Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri. And finally, we’ve landed here as a photography business. I’ve learned that life has a funny way of bringing us back to where we started, and I couldn’t be more greatful. Our first few months in business back in the Clinton and Madison County areas has been incredible and we have all our amazing, wonderful clients to thank for that! The studio has a long way to be where I want it, but we all start somewhere and I couldn’t be more proud of how far we’ve come! I have a long list of people to thank for helping me bring this building back to life and you all know who you are – I never in a million years could have done any of it without you. xoxo So, Check out the new space (Including a Mini Clothing/Accessori Boutique for our Clients!), and if you see us up here, feel free to stop in and say hello! We’ll be hosting a Grand Opening (where I hope you’ll all join us!) in just a few weeks! :) xoxo, h.

 

We go the Keys! :)

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CAP'N'CORK LIQUOR

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REMODEL

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THE NEW STUDIO

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