Ralph Waldo Emerson on "Friendship"

(Thanks to my friend Tangie Sheets of Life Reflections by Tangie for posting this quote on Facebook the other day... I knew I had to use it on a flower photo when I read it).

Humble Princess

I recently had a senior portrait session with Michaela, a senior at Olympia High School. Three words come to mind when I see Michaela... First and foremost, faith... she has a deep passion for Christ and desires to go into youth ministry after college. Second, orator... she's an award winning speaker and participates in theatre productions. Third, confidence... she just has it.

The below image is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! When I first saw it straight out of my camera it spoke one word to me... humbleness.

• Humbleness in faith
• Humbleness in speech
• Humbleness in confidence

Beautiful image... Beautiful girl... Beautiful heart.

Thank you, Michaela, for allowing me to capture you... and good luck at Olivet!!!

Capturing Leah

I can honesty say that I've never had a photo session that I didn't enjoy... But, there are those clients that I can hardly wait until they want photos taken again. Leah is one of those clients... she's just plain FUN to capture.

Leah is a Freshman at Heartland Community College and performs locally in theatre productions and takes advantage of singing opportunities whenever she can. She has an excellent voice... One that you can listen to all evening long. Look for her name to appear in Twin City theatre productions and at local "singing spots."

In the meantime, enjoy perusing these images from her most recent photo session.

Sweet and Lovely

Spring's Beauty

Hope ~ Psalm 39:7

Pre-Prom Portraits

A couple of years ago I was shooting a family session at Illinois Wesleyan. At the end of the session I started seeing several prom couples showing up for their pictures to be taken on the quad.

I stood back watching the proud parents snapping away with their cameras... girls giggling, boys beaming ~ young women dressed in colorful, beautiful, and tasteful evening dresses... young men dressed in perfectly prepared black and white tuxes.

I recently went back and glanced at the few images I shot that evening... Out of the way, behind and over the shoulder of a father or mother also taking a picture. It was so much fun watching the excitement of the evening begin.

As I looked at the images I remembered the smile it brought to my face and the happiness I witnessed... I began thinking how much fun it would be to offer pre-prom portraits for all Bloomington-Normal area high schools...

•BHS
•NCHS
•NCWHS
•U HIGH
•CCHS
•Olympia
•Tri-Valley
•LeRoy

So, here are the details:

•$30 per couple
-Includes 4 5x7's & 4 wallets
-You choose location
•Group of 4 or more couples: $25 per couple
•Group shots: $10 p/ print
-5x7 or 5x10, depending on group size
•Six 4x6 candid images: $15

If you're interested in taking advantage of this special offer, please email me at clcmphotography@gmail.com or call me at 309-838-2252.

Let me help you capture this special high school memory.

Each Day Too Short ~ John Burroughs

I Go To Nature ~ John Burroughs

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Bloomington-Normal FCA Banquet 2012

I was blessed to have had the opportunity to be the photographer for the 2012 Bloomington-Normal Fellowship of Christian Athletes "Home Team" Banquet on Sunday, February 26. The guest speaker for the event was University of Illinois football alum J Leman, a graduate of Champaign Central High School. To learn more about J Leman and his story, visit his website at www.jleman.com.