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Welcome to Sweet Pea Photography! Scroll down to find lots of current images, sneak peeks from recent sessions, info about blog contests, scheduling announcements, and my thoughts on all of the above! Or check out the tabs at the top, especially if you're interested in scheduling a session.  Finally, if you want to take a closer look at the sweetest moments in the life of my family, feel free to visit my family blog and see what my kiddos are up to.  So sit back, relax, and enjoy the fun!

oh, brother! | savoy children’s photographer

A quick public service announcement… just TWO MORE DAYS to take advantage of the early booking bonus for this summer! That’s right, the Sweet Pea Photography summer schedule is open, and if you’re able to book your summer session by May 20th, I’ll give you a $60 print certificate!  Even better, if you’ve been thinking about trying a Beloved Couple session with your spouse — now is the time to do it!!  If you book a summer Beloved Couple session before May 20th, I’ll give you a $120 print certificate!! (I just LOVE doing Beloved Couple sessions, and I really want to do more of them this summer — you can click here or here or even here to see some examples of why they’re so awesome…). The only fine print is that your session fee must be paid by cash or check – not by redeeming a gift certificate or session certificate you’ve won or purchased in the past. As always, sessions are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and they tend to fill up quickly, so don’t put it off! Take a look at the availability page to see what session date/time will work best for your family, then email me today…

Okay, back to our regularly scheduled programming… and today it features these awesome brothers!  We had so much fun at their session in Urbana last week, chatting about their recent move to Savoy and a fun trip to the zoo in Bloomington the day before… and of course they had to show me some of their wrestling skills too (they are boys after all!)  Thanks for an enjoyable afternoon with your family – I’m loving watching these guys grow up! Leave a comment for these fun-loving brothers here on the blog or on Facebook, because after 25 comments I’ll gift them a 5×7 print!

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little lady | mahomet child photographer

A cute kiddo to make you smile, and a quick reminder to make you excited about summer!  Yep, the summer schedule is now open, so take a look at the availability page to see what session date/time will work best for your family.  Remember, if you’re able to book your summer session by May 20th, I’ll give you a $60 print certificate!  Even better, if you’ve been thinking about trying a Beloved Couple session with your spouse — now is the time to do it!!  If you book a summer Beloved Couple session before May 20th, I’ll give you a $120 print certificate!! (I just LOVE doing Beloved Couple sessions, and I really want to do more of them this summer — you can click here or here or even here to see some examples of why they’re so awesome…). The only fine print is that your session fee must be paid by cash or check – not by redeeming a gift certificate or session certificate you’ve won or purchased in the past.

As always, sessions are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and they tend to fill up quickly, so don’t put it off!  Check out the calendar and email me today… but while you’re here, remember to leave a comment for this little lady, because after 25 comments I’ll gift her a 5×7 print!

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here comes summer!! | urbana childrens photographer

This session last week in Urbana was a glimpse of what summer is going to be like for this family… lots of time playing outside in the green grass, pretending to be firefighters!  During their session, this cutie had a blast putting out fires, wrestling with his mom and dad, and blowing bubbles (preferably in my face) with his awesome bubble machine.  Thanks for another sunshiny session – I’m so glad we didn’t let the rain put a damper on our fun!

Summertime at Sweet Pea Photography is going to be a lot of fun too – and it all starts right now!!  The summer schedule is now open, so take a look at the availability page to see what session date/time will work best for your family.  Plus, if you’re able to book your summer session by May 20th, I’ll give you a $60 print certificate!  Even better, if you’ve been thinking about trying a Beloved Couple session with your spouse — now is the time to do it!!  If you book a summer Beloved Couple session before May 20th, I’ll give you a $120 print certificate!! (I just LOVE doing Beloved Couple sessions, and I really want to do more of them this summer — you can click here or here or even here to see some examples of why they’re so awesome…). The only fine print is that your session fee must be paid by cash or check – not by redeeming a gift certificate or session certificate you’ve won or purchased in the past.

As always, sessions are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and they tend to fill up quickly, so don’t put it off!  Check out the calendar and email me today… but while you’re here, remember to leave a comment for this little fireman, because after 25 comments I’ll gift him a 5×7 print!

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silly sisters | champaign childrens photographer

These sweet sisters crack me up.  It has been such a joy watching both of them grow from tiny babies into darling little girls over the past several years.  For this Champaign family photography session, we hung out at my studio in downtown Urbana because it was pouring rain outside! Thank goodness for a gorgeous indoor location at CU Studio Share!  The girls had a blast dancing, singing, and just running around being silly. I hope you enjoy this sneak peek, and remember to leave a comment here if you do, because after 25 comments I’ll gift these girls a 5×7 print!

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April 20, 2012 - 10:32 am Katie Pontifex - Absolutely adorable! Love seeing these girlies grow!

April 20, 2012 - 12:36 pm Dustin - It should be illegal to have kids this cute.

April 20, 2012 - 12:47 pm Danielle - They are so beautiful! Growing so fast! Just precious!

April 20, 2012 - 2:31 pm Mindy - They are the cutest kids around. Thanks for capturing such a sweet shot!

May 8, 2012 - 8:37 am Delbensonphotography - The little girl loves to smile. They are so beautiful. For parents who have little kids, this is the time when you don't want to miss a lot of things because they grow up so fast. Take pictures of them. I hope these girls get a 5x7 print! Crossed fingers.

love. love. love. | philo family photographer

Love. That about sums it up.  This family from Philo just overflowed with love for one another during their family photography session, and I felt so lucky to spend time with them.  Thanks for a relaxed and playful morning together!  I hope you enjoy this sneak peek – and if you do, remember to leave a comment here on the blog because after 25 comments, I’ll gift this lovely family a 5×7 print!

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April 18, 2012 - 10:19 am Nancy Sullivan - I love looking at all the beautiful family photographs!! They make me smile. thank you

April 18, 2012 - 3:50 pm Anna Gail - Those are precious photos! I absolutely adore this family (and the photo!:))

April 18, 2012 - 7:39 pm Linda - Beautiful!

neighborhood fun | savoy childrens photographer

Just a few pics of my kiddos and their neighborhood friends from a recent photo shoot for Bella Bambini – and aren’t those dresses sooo pretty? Stop by the store sometime (near the corner of Neil and Kirby in Champaign) to check out all of their cute spring and summer clothes!

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new baby = real smiles | mahomet newborn photographer

I love how new babies bring out our REAL smiles, and this little guy certainly did that during his newborn session at his home in Mahomet last week.  It has been my pleasure to work with this growing family several times over the past 2 years – first with the birth of their older son, and now the arrival of baby brother!  I hope you guys enjoy this sneak peek, and remember to comment on this post here on the blog or on Facebook, because after 25 comments I’ll gift this happy family a free 5×7 print!

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April 3, 2012 - 6:56 am Jenny - Great job as always Allyson! It was such a pleasure working with you again. Thank you!!

April 3, 2012 - 7:03 am Kristy Hebert - So precious!!

April 3, 2012 - 7:05 am Janna Curvey - Beautiful pictures of beautiful people, inside and out!! Love seeing the Sweet Pea Photography photos!!!

April 3, 2012 - 7:06 am Megan - Jenny, these pictures are adorable!!!

April 3, 2012 - 7:11 am Amanda - What a little cutie! Great pictures!

April 3, 2012 - 5:38 pm Sarah Martin - Max is so cute!!! Great shots!! Love it! Can't wait to meet him :)

April 4, 2012 - 8:14 am Lora - Cute cute! great pictures!

friends as close as family | mahomet family photographer

What a fun Beloved family session in Mahomet this was!  Simply put, I love this family… we’ve been friends for the past 12 years and together we have experienced many of the highs and lows that life can throw at us.  Vacations and road trips, tears and hugs, prayers and encouragement, cranes and CrossFit… through it all, I’m so thankful that God has blessed me with their friendship!

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March 30, 2012 - 10:03 am jodi - oh fantastic photos! love this family too! :) jodi