Rockford IL photographers | creative rockford il photographer taking non-lame pictures
After stalking a variety of other photographer's ABOUT pages, I know exactly what I'm supposed to say here.
Except I can't really tell you that I picked up my dad's camera when I was eight and decided that capturing memories was my life's ambition. In fact, I don't even think my dad had a camera for me to pick up. Of course, I'm just assuming based on the serious lack of photos of his daughter.
So. That's out.
I also can't tell you that I studied photography in college because I didn't. I was too consumed gaining life experience in the area of wrong relationships to be concerned with anything productive.
But here's what I can tell you: photography started as a hobby for me and it has slowly developed into a passion. Soon I started getting requests for photo shoots and I have loved the opportunity to create memories for people that aren't... uh... lame.
I do not have a studio and work on location in Rockford, IL and surrounding areas. I offer family and portrait sessions including: bridals, maternity, engagements, headshots, seniors, and children. If you should have any questions, or need a late night counselling session, please refer to the FAQs or use the contact form.
Welp. It’s a good thing this couple is so hot because it was absolutely FREEEEEEZING outside on this shoot. Not to mention crazy windy. I was a literal ice cube and this gorgeous couple was a total trooper! Red noses and teary eyes and all.
I was more than happy to squeeze this shoot in over the holidays as our groom to be is also a Marine and was home for a limited time.
Hope you guys enjoy the preview! It was a pleasure Jennifer Heather! 
- Love it! Especially the one with the rail/hands.
- they look so happy :) and not a bit cold! :D
- love the pics! As always! The blk and white one where he is dipping her and giving her a kiss is my fav! The one above it was funny...love it! The 3rd one down was great with the wind blown hair....the gods were lending a hand! Congrats gorgeous couple!!
- Awesome pics! If this is a sneak peek, I can't wait to see more. Nice work!
I don’t usually post anything on this photo blog except previews for my clients. But, meh, I took some photos today for a photography column that I write and thought this blog could use a little Christmas spirit.
I know I could sure use some considering there isn’t any SNOW?! Don’t get me started.
- hello my name is jason from the rockford il area. me and 2 business partners of mine have started a media frm called Top Shelf Media. we are a record label and artist and model management team. we are looking for a photographer to do your team photos for our website and promotional campaigns. we have 8 members, and would like some group shots, and maybe 2 to 3 photos of each member individually. pleas contact me regarding rates/pricing and things of that nature regarding your business. thank you so much and i appreciate it you can text me at any time 815-238-1296 or email me jdub815@gmail.com
The best thing is that none of the smiles are fake. I know this because I tried to get them to pose serious and they literally couldn’t. It was windy and awful on this day, but how could I not end up with good pictures when I’m dealing with the world’s most photogenic couple.
These two are friends of mine and they are crazy happy and that makes me crazy happy for them. Gorgeous couple. Gorgeous ring. Hurry up and have kids already.
Thanks.
Also for those of you who keep asking, I’m finally ordering business cards! I’m really happy with the efficiency and process so far for Overnightprints.com and if you’re looking for high quality cheap business cards, check em out!
- Beautiful! If I ever get engaged you are so taking mine.
- ;) um, of course!
- I really love these - love THEM! Charming is the only word for it, really. You did a fantastic job of capturing their joy in each-other (cheesy but true!) and they will love these photos for the rest of their lives!
Dear World,
I apologize that I have kept all the good looking people for my friends and didn’t leave any for the rest of you. They just won’t stop being so hot.
Sincerely, Brit
**Went out and did some headshots for my friend Jo. We hadn’t done a photo shoot since waaaaay back when I first got my camera. We found an abandoned train and I was digging the lighting in there!
- gorgeous!!!!! Love the dress, the eyes and my goodness Jolene you are so so pretty! Great location brit and loved the pic of Jo hanging off of the train.
- You got some FANTASTIC shots! How on earth do you just FIND things like abandoned trains and blue doors? I love her, she's gorgeous, and her brightly colored dress stands out so well against the brownish background. Great job, lady!
Birch trees, more specifically.
So…. I helped my friend out with her work booth for a local fun fair. We made cotton candy and snow cones all day and I took pictures. Let’s just say when kids are at their maximum sugar levels and there are clowns and magicians and toys surrounding them, they aren’t very excited to stop by for a casual portrait. Not only that, I was dealing with FLORESCENT lighting… so, I tried my best… and there were some CUTIES!
Oh that’s your 17th snow cone?? Well, who could say “no” to that face?.. not me!
Would you just take a look at these eyes?? Was it weird I was trying to follow her around all day? No, not with eyes like that.
Somebody help me. The cuteness is more than I can handle.
This would have been me… hiding behind the cotton candy…
He was checking me out all day….
Absolutely precious…. He was so excited about the magic show.
- oh my gosh i just want to run into that fun fair and steal those lil cutties...jk po pos jk... great shots brit!
Winning the high school football state championship is kind of a big deal.
In case you didn’t know.
So we had to make sure to get some jersey shots along with Alex’s championship ring. I’m kinda happy emerald green is one of his school colors. Cus you know, that’s my favorite color and seeing it just puts me in a better mood.
- ... and such a fabulous ring-shot it is! Very pretty. :)
Oh man. Well, we had all of the “H”s working against us on this one: heat, humidity, high noon sun. Ugh. But, we made it work and lost about ten pounds in sweat during the process. I even ran into my dad randomly walking on the street down town… never know where you’ll find that guy. I realize after seeing these, you might be thinking, “Does this girl know how to smile?” Well, in fact, it was hard to get her not to smile, however, I really fell in love with her serious pose and so I coerced her into a couple.
- Cute! It is SO hard to shoot when the sun is high, you did great! I think the second from the bottom is my favorite.
So, I’ve neglected this blog a bit. Part of that is cause it’s been winter and I’ve not been doing as many photo shoots. Part of it is cause I’ve started incorporating my photo shoots onto my other blog Blunt Delivery. Here you can read my full dissertation, including the scientific breakthrough that I made while doing on this photo shoot.
I’m off to eat one of the four boxes of ice cream crowding my freezer!
- I STILL love these pictures. Poor little dude. . .
Guys, okay. I realize it has been a wee bit since I updated this blog. I’d say I’ve been too busy, but I don’t think Wheel of Fortune counts as ‘busy.’ Depends on who you ask.
But I have been busy with assorted projects including the new magazine I’m working for, planning an upcoming charity fundraiser, and of course, keeping up with my other blogs. Truce? And besides, this technically isn’t even a blog, per se. It is just a place for me to post photo previews and what not. Forgiven?
Tough crowd.
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