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It was such a treat working with this chunky monkey and his family last weekend in Chicago — especially because his dad and I went to high school together!  This cute kiddo was such a serious fellow during most of his family photography session, but he did share a few sweet smiles with me too… and with those blue eyes, someday he’s gonna have the girls chasing him around the playground for sure! (I had to share this shot of his chubby legs just to keep him humble when he’s 16…) Thanks for opening your home to me all afternoon – it was great catching up with you guys and meeting the newest member of your family.  I hope this sneak peek makes you smile, and remember to leave a comment here on the blog — after 25 comments, I’ll gift this family a 5×7 print!

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  • September 27, 2010 - 3:50 pm

    Jaimee - My favorite chunky monkey!!

  • September 18, 2010 - 8:09 pm

    Akiko Akabori - Awesome! What a pretty angele! I love love his blue eyes. Congratulation on your new happy life!

  • September 18, 2010 - 9:28 am

    Delores Robinson - Many congratulations on your new studio; I’ve enjoyed scrolling through your beautiful images… and I’m sympathizing with the someday-16-yr-old sweetie pie you’ve captured here in all his glory!

  • September 13, 2010 - 12:19 pm

    Jennifer Clements - I love the bottom picture! Adorable!

  • September 13, 2010 - 11:51 am

    Chantel - Awe, I love chunky little babies! Adorable!!

champaign_newborn_photographer090910Remember this gorgeous family? They are now a family of four!  We had a great time at their newborn photography session last week in Champaign, and I can tell that these sisters are going to be the best of friends… there were plenty of hugs and kisses between them, and they’re already sharing hair bows!  Thank you again for the privilege of taking a peek into the life of your family during such a special time – and if you like this sneak peek, then leave a comment here on the blog!  After 25 comments, I’ll gift these girls a 5×7 print.

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  • September 28, 2010 - 2:27 pm

    Jeanene - Another beautiful little girl

  • September 13, 2010 - 12:20 pm

    Jennifer Clements - I LOVE the top picture!! I’m a complete fan of matching outfits!!!!

  • September 11, 2010 - 4:36 pm

    Aunt Lisa - Beautiful pictures of adorable family!

  • September 10, 2010 - 9:06 am

    mark neiswender - Allyson, you capture really great moments in people’s lives–beautiful!!!

  • September 10, 2010 - 5:49 am

    Shannon - What a beautiful family!

  • September 9, 2010 - 10:21 pm

    Pa - Another beauty! One prince and three princesses for our family, Here’s hoping for more!

  • September 9, 2010 - 7:38 pm

    Cory - Beautiful baby and pics!

  • September 9, 2010 - 4:52 pm

    Mindy - Adorable Molly!! Can’t wait to see their coordinating wardrobes 🙂

hammond_child_photographer083010This darling farm girl was born during harvest season last year, and another harvest will be here soon (I hear it’s going to be fast and furious this year – so stay safe out there in the fields, all you farmers!!)… which means the year has flown by and I can’t believe she’s almost one already!  Her mom is a smart gal and knew that once the combines are in the field, it would tough to do a family photography session – so she scheduled this birthday session a little early.  We had fun exploring their family farm and checking on the corn, and even had time for some games of peek-a-book (which produced the awesome laughter in that last shot!)  Leave a comment here on the blog if you like this sneak peek, and help this farm girl earn a free 5×7 print after 25 comments!

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  • September 2, 2010 - 7:40 pm

    Misty Myers - Sweet!! I love these pics!!

  • September 2, 2010 - 7:35 pm

    Dana - Oh my gosh, that last photo is amazing. Who knew peekaboo was so hilarious? Hope I’m the 25th comment for you. 🙂

  • September 2, 2010 - 3:35 pm

    Loretta Esworthy - Too cute. She is so growing up. Don’t see her enough.

  • September 2, 2010 - 3:24 pm

    Jessica Bradford - I can’t believe how big she is getting! She is such a cutie! Great pictures!

  • September 2, 2010 - 12:09 pm

    Erin Beck - Annelise is as beautiful as your Mommy! I can’t believe she is almost 1!

  • September 2, 2010 - 11:04 am

    Desiree - She makes the corn look fun and full of light, not dark and scary and full of bugs like everyone keeps telling me. She’s too cute!

  • September 2, 2010 - 11:00 am

    Matt - Those are great. They will look great on a billboard when she turns 16!

  • September 2, 2010 - 10:42 am

    Jana Hanner - Awe I love the fact you can see her little beautiful teeth coming in. She’s a doll!

  • September 2, 2010 - 10:39 am

    Maria Swanegan - Such a cute little face!!! The pictures are so sweet with her happy smile : )

  • September 1, 2010 - 5:46 pm

    Karen - She is such a cutie!!

  • September 1, 2010 - 11:04 am

    Jessica Allen - So cute, I love the pictures of her with corn!!

  • September 1, 2010 - 10:47 am

    Amy Hiles - These are absolutely adorable. Love her sweet little smile. Cutest farm girl ever.

  • August 31, 2010 - 8:25 pm

    Carmen - Great pictures of an adorable country girl!

  • August 31, 2010 - 7:36 pm

    Sara Cheely - She looks just like Josh in the firt one. Adorable!

  • August 31, 2010 - 4:01 pm

    Becky - Super awesome job Allyson! I can’t wait to see the rest. This sweet baby girl just melts my heart!

  • August 31, 2010 - 4:00 pm

    Erica Carter - LOVE LOVE LOVE the pictures 😀 Such a cute baby!

  • August 31, 2010 - 3:34 pm

    Kim - She is too cute! So happy! ADORABLE!

  • August 31, 2010 - 3:18 pm

    Sarah Pruitt - She is absolutely adorable!

  • August 31, 2010 - 3:00 pm

    Carrie - Amazing photos!! she’s too cute 🙂

  • August 31, 2010 - 2:37 pm

    Kim - Aw, she’s cute as a button!!

  • August 31, 2010 - 2:20 pm

    Amy Weber - She is so adorable! I love the combination of the colors on her outfit with the colors of the grass and field. Such a beauty, love her eyes =)

  • August 31, 2010 - 2:10 pm

    Kristin Jones - OMG, she’s a doll! She’s such a great subject. And what a photographer to make the lil’ angel feel so comfy to catch her natural cuteness! Love love love it!

  • August 31, 2010 - 2:04 pm

    Ashley Trimmell - There’s Aunt Ashley’s photogenic monkey. What a personality! Love that girl!

  • August 31, 2010 - 2:04 pm

    Heather Gillett - These are awesome! The colors are great and so vibrant! I love her tiny teeth!

  • August 31, 2010 - 2:00 pm

    Jenny Trimmell - Harvest Baby is so Cute! Love that wrinkled nose!

  • August 31, 2010 - 1:54 pm

    Kasey Sutton - These are great pictures! I love the colors and angles and of course the adorable farm girl!! 🙂

I’m not sure why, but every time I look through the images from this family photography session, the song “Beautiful Girls” from the musical Singin’ in the Rain starts playing in my mind… perhaps because these girls are simply beautiful?!  But don’t let their beauty (and super-cute dresses!) fool you – these girls were all about climbing trees and running through the park! I had a great time at their session in Champaign-Urbana last weekend, and I hope you enjoy this sneak peek! Remember to leave a comment below – here on the blog – and after 25 comments I’ll gift this family a 5×7 print.

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  • September 7, 2010 - 9:44 am

    Molly N. - What a beautiful family:) Get our your wallet! You must have them all!

  • September 3, 2010 - 6:52 pm

    Anju - Really sweet pictures.You definitely get a bit of each girls’ personality in the photos. Look forward to seeing the rest of them.

  • September 1, 2010 - 10:24 am

    Angela - What a beautiful family! Love the new pics!

  • August 31, 2010 - 11:30 pm

    melinda - Love how you captured the personalities of each of the girls! Beautiful!!

  • August 31, 2010 - 11:28 pm

    Steve - How did you make it look like everyone listens to Eric??? Really nice pics!

  • August 31, 2010 - 11:27 pm

    Melinda - You really captured the personalities of each of the girls! Beautiful!

  • August 31, 2010 - 8:53 pm

    Erin - Such beautiful girls!! I see them breaking a lot of hearts in the future =)

  • August 31, 2010 - 7:35 pm

    shiva - You are right, these pics are absolutely amazing! What a beautiful family and yes, the girls are a lot of fun too!

  • August 31, 2010 - 3:01 pm

    Jenn - Amazing pictures! That many beautiful people in one family is downright criminal 🙂

  • August 30, 2010 - 11:52 am

    Rory Gawthorp - These are fantastic!! Everyone looks so happy and relaxed.
    The girls’ individual photos are just beautiful! 🙂

  • August 30, 2010 - 11:17 am

    Tracy Doubet - These turned out awesome, looks like you had a lot of fun too.

  • August 29, 2010 - 10:23 pm

    Maggie - These are so precious!!!! Great job on the pictures, and capturing the girls’ different personalities! Can’t wait to see the rest of them!

  • August 29, 2010 - 12:22 pm

    Carolyn - These are gorgeous – thank you so much Allyson! We can’t wait to see the rest!

Ever wonder what it feels like to be a flower, right before a beautiful little girl plucks you from the soil? I think it might be something like this…

mahomet_child_photographer082610I had a wonderful time with this sweet birthday girl at her session last week in Mahomet. It’s hard to believe that she’s already one year old (and knows words like “whale” and “penguin”?  Seriously – what a smart little girl!!) Thanks for a fun Sweet Pea Photography session, and I hope you enjoy this sneak peek!  Remember to leave a comment here on the blog… after 25 comments, I’ll gift this sweetie a 5×7 print!

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  • September 13, 2010 - 12:23 pm

    Jennifer Clements - These are so good!! The bottom one is one of my favs from the session. You took SOOOOOOO many good ones. I’m not sure how those chose!

  • August 30, 2010 - 5:49 am

    timkimgeving@netzero.net - Aww, such a doll!!!!!

  • August 29, 2010 - 9:40 pm

    Mary Alexande - LOVE the eyelashes – can’t wait to see alot more pictures!! 🙂

What gorgeous kids, what cute smiles, what a beautiful evening for a photography session… These kiddos have been coming to Sweet Pea Photography since they were born, and I’m so glad to have the opportunity to watch them grow up.  I hope you guys had fun on your vacation last week!

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  • August 26, 2010 - 11:18 pm

    Maggie - These are beautiful Allyson! I love watching them grow up through your lens.

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