I was really excited when Abby from Wells Fargo in Decatur called to ask me if I could do some photos for a billboard they were planning on putting together! This will be the first time one of my photographs has appeared on a billboard and I’ll admit – I’m pretty excited about it!

Unfortunately the day we scheduled to do their photos was also the snowiest day we’ve had so far this winter. But they were troopers and met me at the studio in spite of the chill and the slushy and icy roads. Needless to say I was thrilled that we were able to use my newly remodeled studio space for their session. Having the white walls made for a clean and simple backdrop that should suite their billboard needs very well.

And I couldn’t have asked for better models! They all looked so sharp in their nice dress clothes and they are honestly some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met! Well without further ado – meet Abby, Larry, Ron, and Roxy!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you all are having a wonderful Monday and hopefully getting to enjoy some of this nice warm weather as the snow is melting away.

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It’s been a couple months ago now that I met with Becky of Healthy Cells Magazine to head over to Jacksonville and take pictures of Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The staff there were so friendly and very good with their clients! They even have a Wii dancing game that they use to help with the rehab of the patients!

Without further ado – here’s a peek at the Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center!

I hope you all are having a spectacular Wednesday! I’ll see you all on Friday!

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So as many of you know my amazing hair dresser who I adore (Molly Hise) recently moved over to a new salon in Forsyth called Roots Salon. I have to admit – I love everything about this place! So I thought I’d give you a quick little tour of their new hair salon. First of all – check out these awesome red doors and their very cool logo! Love it!

It never seems like their’s down time here! The girls are always working and loving their jobs and taking amazing care of their clients! I know when I first came in they offered me a drink as I was escorted over to the waiting room until Molly was ready for me.

I’m in love with all the tree related art around the shop. And all the sunny flowers make me happy too!

Here’s the waiting room. Isn’t it cute! I Love the alternating chairs and the matching rug! They add a pop of color and personality to a neutral room.

I also love that each of the girls has a very personalized set up. Whether it’s their smocks, pictures or products – you can easily tell who’s chair your in

I love the hair washing station! The rinse bowls are shaped really cool!

It doesn’t matter if you’re coming in for  a cut…

a color…..

Or a style…. These girls are amazing at what they do and really care about their clients in a way I’ve never seen at a hair salon before!

And don’t forget! Roots provides mani- pedi- services too!

If you’re looking for a new hair dresser, trying to find somewhere to get your wedding or prom hair done, or just feel kinda curious about the place – pop in! Say hi! I’m sure the girls would love to meet you!

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It’s been almost a month ago now that I was asked to come over to Hendricks & Carr and take pictures of some historical figures for the Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Jeff Hendricks is a very dear friend of mine and I was thrilled to see him again and help him out with these photos. It was so fun to see everyone in their costumes. I think Jeff is planning on using the images in presentations and other marketing pieces for public speakers like “Abraham Lincoln.” So enjoy these fun pics!

Hope you all enjoyed the images! Have a wonderful weekend everyone and check back on Monday! I’ll be posting some beautiful newborn pictures of Miss Abigail Grace!

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Last week, I met Becky Arndt from Healthy Cells magazine at the Kenwood Medical Center at DMH in Decatur, IL. I was lucky enough to take some pictures of four of the physicians who work there. Here’s just a few pictures of the amazing staff.

Have an awesome Monday!

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Last week, I was invited out to Springfield to take some marketing photos for Timberlake Senior Living Center. I had never been to their facility before, but had briefly visited their website and I was really curious to actually see their facility in person. So I thought I might give you a virtual tour…

When you pull into Empowerment Road this is the building that you will see:

Isn’t it beautiful! It’s really large too and has lots of natural light coming in through all those amazing windows. There is also this nice little side porch area out front with rocking chairs

The even have fresh homemade lemonade everyday. How sweet is that?

Now let’s go inside. When you come in through the front doors into the lobby – you get this lovely welcoming little view:

And if you turn towards your left, there’s this nice little sitting area to read or visit or play a game:

Okay now if you walk straight forward when you’re in the lobby, you’ll reach this nice little dining area. It’s kind of a mini sit down restaurant right inside the center.

Now if we head out the back doors of the dining room, we exit onto this nice little patio with tables and chairs. This would be a wonderful place to relax and visit especially now that it’s finally started cooling off again.

Now it’s time to head up to the second floor. But before we look around, check out these awesome views of the lobby and sitting area. See how open they are!

Okay so just a couple of things to show you up here. First there’s another little area where you can play games or read books or do puzzles. It’s got tons of natural light too! Just like everywhere else:

There are also these nice little areas where you can sit down all over the facility. So nice!

Okay last thing. There is also a nice little kitchenette on the second floor that  people can use:

So there it is. That’s the little virtual tour of Timberlake Senior Living Center. It’s an absolutely beautiful place and the staff were so nice and friendly. Hope you enjoyed this little sneak peek! Have an awesome Monday!

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A couple weeks ago, I was lucky enough to get to work with Becky Arndt of Healthy Cells Magazine again. I so enjoy working with her and meeting all the interesting people who get featured in her magazine, and this month was no exception. I met Becky at Heartland in Decatur, a facility that specializes in rehabilitation, alzheimer’s service, and outpatient therapy. The staff was very friendly and more than willing to show us some of the things they do with their patients their at the center. Here’s a sneak peek into Heartland!

I feel like I need to say a few words about this one. I can’t remember what this machine is called. But basically they put the patient into a harness and attach the harness to a lift. This allows the person to be able to walk more easily without bearing a great deal amount of weight on their own legs. It’s a very cool set up!

So there you have it! A sneak peek into this month’s cover story. You can see the rest of the interesting health articles featured in this month’s Healthy Cell by checking out your local doctor’s office, oil change, restaurant, etc…

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Last week, I was asked to come in to Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes in Decatur, IL and take some headshots for Randy Earl as the new president-elect for the National Funeral Directors Association. I’ve met Mr. Earl on several occasions and he has always been an incredibly kind man and easy to talk to.

Randy Earl is the co-owner of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. He has been a licensed funeral director for more than 40 years, and received his B.S. in business from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1963 and graduated from the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science the following year. Earl is committed to the funeral service profession on both a state and national level. He has served the Illinois Funeral Directors Association in a variety of capacities, including secretary, vice president and president of the association’s board of directors.

Since 1883, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes has provided innovations leading the funeral profession to new levels of service and compassion, and Brintlinger and Earl is focused on service from the heart.

Randy has a steadfast dedication to the American Cancer Society as well. He is past chairman of the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society. He currently serves as an assembly member on the National American Cancer Society Board of Directors. In October 2008, Earl received the St. George Medal of Honor, the highest award presented to a volunteer by the American Cancer Society.

So… meet Randy Earl!

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My dear friend and former boss, Mike Carr, called me last week and asked me if I would be willing to come take some pics for his business’s new website. (Check it out: http://www.hendrickscarr.com)

I love Mike and Josh so I was looking forward to taking pictures of these two studs and their office space. So we snapped a few pictures of the building, their window graphic, & the three guys that make up Hendricks & Carr.

Have an awesome Wednesday!

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Last week on Friday, I was lucky enough to get to go to St. John’s Prairie Heart Institute in Springfield, IL for Healthy Cells magazine to meet a couple awesome people.

Nancy & Jim are awesome! They are brother-in-law & sister-in-law. This past January was Jim’s 75th birthday, and his family decided to throw him a big party at his church’s gymnasium. Jim’s niece was going to do a comedy bit for his party, so Jim went up to the mic to warm the crowd up. When he finished telling his joke – he collapsed. Jim was having a cardiac arrest.

Luckily, his sister-in-law Nancy was there, along with a few other medical professionals – and they were able to revive him by performing CPR and using an AED. It’s been 6 months now and Jim has almost completely recovered from this episode. It’s a wonderful testament to the importance of knowing how to do CPR and use an AED.

Here’s just a few pics we snapped of the two of them:

Happy Wednesday!

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