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Custom Kitchen and Bath Interiors (Normal, IL)
Recently, I was back behind the camera again to capture the beautiful work of Prairie Woodworks at a private residence…
Our 2023 Holiday Card (Portrait Photgraphy)
Our family tradition of making a fun holiday card continued in 2023. I styled the clothes and set. I was…
Extended Family Portraits (Lexington, IL)
Last fall, I made these portraits for this beautiful extended family just in time for holiday greetings. The leaves and…
Exterior, Interior, & Event Photography at Affordable/Supported Housing Development (West Chicago, IL)
In 2023, I spent a night in West Chicago to make exterior and interior images of Main Street Lofts, which…
Bath Remodel: Custom Cabinetry and Paneling by Prairie Woodworks (Interior Architectural Photography)
Earlier this year, I was tapped again by Prairie Woodworks to make interior images of their beautiful custom woodwork inside…
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Old Blog: Previous Posts
- Custom, Modern Lake House – Exteriors (Lake Bloomington, IL)
- Chicago Skyline at Sunset – River Cruise (Architectural Photography)
- Extended Family Portrait Session at Constitution Trail’s Camelback Bridge (Normal Family Photographer)
- Shooting with Medium Format Camera / Film inside US National Parks (Landscape Photography)
- Grand Tetons National Park + Jackson Hole, Wyoming (Landscape Photography)
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Winter Family Portraits (Normal Bloomington Photographer)
Recently, I made family portraits for my lifelong friend Julie and her family in the snow. During my recent visit to their home in Anderson, IN, we snuck out on a snowy, cloudy, wintery morning for a family mini session. … Continue reading
Posted in People, Shooting and Editing
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New Client Mailers (Marketing Ideas for Photographers)
It’s been a long time since my last major photography marketing push, and now that we’ve settled in one place for a while, it was time to invest in another big outreach effort. Here was my process: Throughout this summer and fall, I … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing Ideas, Portfolio
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Our 2014 Holiday Card (Normal Bloomington Photographer)
While last year’s holiday card was nearly impossible to top, in keeping with tradition, we managed to pull together another funny and unique Christmas card this year. Since we bought a house this summer, we decided to conserve time and … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing Ideas, My Family
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Another Unique 60th Birthday Celebration (Central Illinois Event Photographer)
If you know me, or are a regular reader, you know I always say I have the best in-laws ever! Such a fun family, full of love and laughter. The latest party was this weekend, when Nathan’s Aunt Sharon turned 60, and … Continue reading
Posted in Events, My Family
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March of Dimes Illinois Valley Signature Chefs’ Auction, Utica, IL (Event Photographer)
Last week, I was honored to cover another March of Dimes Signature Chefs’ Auction, this time, in Utica, IL. While very similar in nature to the Signature Chefs’ event in Normal, IL, this one did have it’s own unique touches … Continue reading
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Exteriors – Custom Modern Home (Bloomington Normal Architectural Photographer)
Steve Kibler is an architect based in Chicago. Recently, he commissioned me with making a series of exterior photographs of this recently completed residence in Bloomington, IL. The home is uniquely beautiful! I arrived in time to make some full daylight images, then stayed … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture
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March of Dimes Signature Chefs, Normal Illinois (Event Photographer)
I was honored to document the March of Dimes of Illinois‘ annual Signature Chefs fundraiser this week, held at the Marriott Hotel in Uptown Normal. Such a unique and fun event, full of creative details (eggplant and cabbage centerpieces!), beloved … Continue reading
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How to Sell Fine Art Photography (with Romy Owens @ OKC SMUG)
Our February OKC SMUG meeting featured local fine art photographer Romy Owens, teaching us about how to create, market, price, and sell fine art photography. Romy is an incredibly accomplished and well-networked fine artist – you know, the rare kind … Continue reading
Posted in Fine Art & Personal Projects, Oklahoma City SMUG
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