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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!

Monthly Archives: February 2010

my girl, little no more… | savoy children’s photographer

First a loose tooth, and now this… I wish I could slow down time…

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develop on fridays :: week 4+ | champaign-urbana photographer

As I mentioned last week, the official develop: on fridays group is now posting assignments every other week, so on the “off-weeks” I’m making up my own bonus assignments to keep the creative juices flowing!  And who knows… maybe I’ll even think up something that “officially” gets assigned later on – and then I’ll have...

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sweet newborn “pick”tures… | mahomet newborn photographer

Oh, I just couldn’t resist including this outtake from last weekend’s newborn photography session with this wonderful family… and I’m sure you can’t resist a giggle or two! After putting his lovely mom through a tough pregnancy, this sweet boy arrived with ease last week and I was thrilled to meet him on Saturday.  Thanks...

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delicate | champaign-urbana photographer

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develop on fridays :: week 4 | champaign-urbana photographer

This week’s assignment was all about ANGLE… and how shooting from different angles communicates different things to the viewer. So, the assignment was as follows: shoot one thing from at least FIVE different angles. Consider and pay attention to what each angle “feels” like to you – and what it’s saying about the subject.  Here...

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streaks of paint | champaign-urbana child photographer

This girl is always moving… and singing… and dancing…

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to bake a cake… | savoy family photographer

… and it tasted as good as it looked!

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develop on fridays :: week 3 | champaign-urbana photographer

Here we are at week 3 — I’ve finally caught up with the rest of the class!  This week’s assignment: look for unexpected light and get at least one shot you love using an unexpected light source.  I found this one to be easier than the first two assignments, mainly because at this point in...

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develop on fridays :: week 2 | champaign-urbana photographer

This week’s assignment (isn’t playing catch-up fun?) was all about what influences the creation of art. Because I’m not a wonderful writer, I’ll share some of the thoughts expressed by Jefra Starr Linn…
“Why are influences important? Influences cause you to think. They activate your eye and assist you in seeing in a new way. They...

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develop on fridays :: week 1 | central illinois photographer

As many of you know, in 2009 I challenged myself to take a self-portrait every day.  This 365 project ended up being really interesting — it definitely make me feel more comfortable in front of the camera instead of hiding behind it, it became clear that food is one of the only things that changes...

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