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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: April 2010

let’s explore! | champaign family photographer

This awesome family is always ready for fun at their family photography sessions, and this time was no different… except that we decided to take the show on the road!  After this fella’s very first haircut (which was great!!), we wandered around finding all the fun nooks and crannies… and cupcakes… in downtown Champaign! It...

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running, jumping, laughing | mahomet childrens photographer

That’s what this session was filled with… running, jumping, and laughing!  I had a great time meeting these siblings a few weekends ago and playing with them all afternoon. I think it’s pretty clear that they had a good time too!

I hope you guys enjoy this sneak peek until your proofs are ready in a...

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sunny springtime | urbana family photographer

First, a quick reminder that tomorrow is the last day for you to enter the “I’d like to introduce…” giveaway! Remember, Sweet Pea Photography will give the winner a $50 print certificate that can be used toward purchases from your next session (or even given to a friend if you’re super nice!) How can you...

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i’d like to introduce… molly a. jones… and a giveaway! | champaign commercial photographer

First — two quick reminders:  1) The Sweet Pea Photography Summer Schedule is now OPEN!! Click here to see my availability for May-August, and then send me an email (or use the contact form here on the blog) to request a date/time!  2) The Gift Certificate Spring Sale is still going strong!! Remember, for every...

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my rainy day girl | savoy child photographer

Oh, how I love her… I want three years old to last much longer than it will…

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one word project :: wrinkle | champaign-urbana photographer

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I wanted to share another project with you on the off-weeks for “develop: on fridays”… so here it is!  This is called “the one word project” and another photographer friend of mine started this weekly challenge a few months ago.  Each week, she gives our group one word,...

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wanna buy some cologne? | urbana headshot photographer

At least, that’s what these images make me think… if I didn’t know this handsome guy was a track star and acting student at the University of Illinois, I would think that I was looking at an ad for Calvin Klein cologne…  Thanks for a great headshot session Dominique, and good luck in all your...

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sweet pea spring sale!! | champaign-urbana child photographer

What’s only thing better than finding the very best Easter egg on a sunny spring day?  Why, finding the very best Sweet Pea Photography Spring Gift Certificate Sale of course!!  Just in time for Mother’s Day (which is only one month away, guys…) and lovely spring sessions, the popular Gift Certificate Sale has returned!  Here’s...

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because easter is about more than eggs | champaign child photographer

This week has been full of fun activities for my family, as we prepare to celebrate Easter tomorrow… but even though the egg-coloring-and-hunting activities are exciting, they pale in comparison to the reason WHY we do them….
Hope. Peace. Forgiveness. Grace. Mercy. Love.
That’s why we celebrate. That’s why we sing songs. Because God loved us first. ...

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develop on fridays :: week 7 | champaign-urbana photographer

This week’s challenge was really more of a technical review of basic camera settings and info — so if you need a quick refresher course in ISO, white balance, shutter speed, aperture, and other technical stuff, just head over to the develop : on fridays blog and check it out.  Here’s my response to the...

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