Fall Specials! [Clinton County IL Photographer]

I know it's insanely hot this week, but believe fall is right around the corner! And, we have two great specials going on - one for just the kiddos and one for the whole family. Our Fall Children's Special will take place on September 28th from 4pm-8pm and September 29th 9am-12pm. It will be for walk-in's only, so come on up! We are designing a custom set with traditional fall colors, pumkins, mums and more! The BEST part of about this fall special is that we are donating the session fees ($20) to Team Galen! Galen Huelsmann is a Central High School student from Aviston, currently battling Luekemia and we are so blessed that his mom, Carol, contacted us to do their family pictures coming up soon! So, we wanted to take that one step further and help as much as we can. We know medical costs can quickly add up, and we are hoping to make a difference, even if it's just a small one. Every penny, thought and prayer counts when a local family is in need of support and encouragement! So, come see us for our Fall Children's Special! Print Packages start at only $25!

We also have a Fall Family Special taking place on September 28th! September is a great time for family portraits so we've created a special for just that! We have VERY limited availability with these unique sessions! They are by appointment ONLY :) They take place outdoors and include the session AND a custom mini family album for only $99! After the session, you can purchase prints and products seperately. If you were thinking of doing family pictures this fall, definitely take advantage of this awesome special!

As we embark on the busiest season for photographers, I am SO blessed to say that we've got a full calendar coming up! So, contact us early to reserve your space and we hope to see you on the 28th!

xoxo, h.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.