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modern ... real ... artistic ... playful ... relaxed ... life's sweetest moments!

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!

Monthly Archives: July 2009

super cute | monticello child photographer

Yup, super cute is about all I can say about this kiddo!! We had a great time at her session a few weeks ago, and I really enjoyed watching her show off her new skills… crawling, picking grass, and even wearing a hat without pulling it off in protest!  Thanks for another fun session, and...

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birthday bows | champaign family photographer

This lovely lady recently celebrated her first birthday, complete with a birthday bow in her hair! It has been fun watching her grow over the past year – how the time flies – and I’m glad we were able to do some family shots to celebrate.  Thanks for another fun session and I hope you...

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attention casting directors!! | champaign-urbana headshot photographer

This is the guy you want to cast in that lead role. Seriously. Handsome, likeable, friendly, versatile, everything you’d want in an actor!  Thanks for a great session Joe, and the rest of your proofs will be ready soon!

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self-portrait project update | champaign-urbana photographer

Last weekend, two of my wonderful fellow photographers – Dana Pugh of Short and Sweet Photography, and Tara Whitney – posted a self-portrait challenge on their blogs… and since I’m still doing my year-long SP project, it was an easy challenge to accept! So just for fun, here are my self-portraits from the past few...

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client Q&A – Tracy | champaign-urbana family photographer

This month’s Client Q&A participant is Tracy – the mom of an awesome family that I’ve enjoyed working with for the past three years!  It has been great watching Isabella grow up, and having Cooper join their family 7 months ago.
What did you have for lunch today? A vegetarian “chicken” patty and some cherries
Your favorite...

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so curious… | champaign-urbana child photographer

This lovely girl was so curious about the bubbles that her daddy was blowing during our session last week… many kids try to pop the bubbles, or giggle as they run away from them, but this cutie pie just loved watching… and watching… and then touching the bubbles so gently to make them pop!  I...

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birthday boy | urbana children’s photographer

I had a great birthday session in Urbana with this happy guy a few weeks ago – Happy 3rd Birthday!! I hope you had a fun party and enjoyed the rest of this yummy lollipop (without having too much of a sugar high and staying up all night!)  It has been a joy watching this...

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early morning beauty | central illinois photographer

Just a few more shots I wanted to share from our recent vacation to North Carolina… especially because this week we’re way up north in Canada (a very different type of beach vacation, to be sure – No surfing this week!)… I’ll be back in town on July 20, so if you need to book...

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fun in the outer banks | savoy family photographer

A few weeks ago, my family had a great week in Corolla, NC for a family reunion with my husband’s family.  It was an awesome week, full of playtime at the beach and in the pool with all 27 members of our extended family!  I just wanted to share a few shots with you… Averhy...

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this is for you! | monticello child photographer

I had a great session with this Help Grow Hope participant a few weeks ago, and it was such a pleasure meeting him and his family!! We had fun climbing on his big slide, playing kickball in his backyard, and picking dandelions (thank you for giving me such pretty flowers!!).  It’s especially amazing, considering this...

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