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Peoria, Illinois Newborn and Family Photographer 

Best Baby Products

Maternity, Newborn

Congratulations-you are pregnant! As you prepare for the arrival of your little bundle, I know you are constantly bombarded with all. the. things! Having three babies in the past four years, I’m sharing items that I find absolutely essential and the ones I could have done without! With your first, everything seems so overwhelming. Every […]

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Family outdoor summer photos

What to Wear for Summer Family Photos

Family

Summer can seem like an odd time for family photos, especially in the South. But you can’t beat the beautiful light and greenery that abounds! I always hear from clients that they just don’t know what to wear or how to pick out outfits that coordinate aren’t matchy-matchy. That, coupled with the the weather, can […]

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Tips for Relaxed Family Photos

Family

You’ve coordinated a date that works with everyone’s schedule, narrowed down the color palette and picked out outfits and now you’re thinking ahead to the actual session. If just the thought of family photos stresses you out-then these tips are for family photos are for you!! My goal is always for your family to feel […]

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spring outdoor newborn photos

Are Outdoor Newborn Photos Right for You?

Newborn

If you’ve never heard of doing your newborn photos outdoors, I’m here to tell you it’s a wonderful idea. During the months of April-November (generally speaking, sometimes we get warm days in between these months), these are some of my favorite sessions! The longer evenings are perfect for sunset photos and I find that babies […]

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