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the boy is back in town | Peoria, IL family photographer

August 11, 2010 – 9:46 am

wowee, I’m really staying on top of blogging this month! Yay August! This is a sneak peek for my Saturday night session. And the cuteness just continues. Are you surprised? Well this little guy was just too much. Too much cuteness for me. They came down all the way from Michigan to visit family and (of course) get some awesome pics of E. He’s 14 months already. His momma and I go waaaaaay back. Like high school back, lol. It seems like just yesterday she was pregnant with him and I with my Conrad. Anyway, back to this little guy. He was so, super cute, smiley, funny and friendly. He grabbed my hand and walked with me within 20 minutes or so. Love that. And he was dressed super cute too. I am still in love with his gorilla shirt. And then there’s his hair…he has THE best hair. Crazy, fun curls. Just like his momma (I’ve always been jealous of her tight curls). Ok, enough of my rambling…I’ll let the images speak for themselves now. Thanks again Leah and John…this was such an honor…

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Miss A {almost} One Year | Peoria, IL baby photographer

August 9, 2010 – 2:39 pm

I can’t believe this little girly is going to be ONE in a few short weeks! Can’t believe it. I’ve known her momma now for about a year. And let me tell you…she couldn’t have lucked out any more in the parents department. She is SO loved. And they’re pretty darn hilarious too. She’s such a little cutie with her big pouty blue eyes, little button nose and whispy blond hair. Their Friday night casual backyard session was a lot of fun. And perfect weather too. In fact all of my sessions this past weekend had gorgeous weather. What a gift, because it’s nasty humid again now. Anyway, thanks again Alicia & Steve for honoring me by choosing me to capture your sweet baby girl as she grows into a little lady. Hope you enjoy the sneak peek…

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the newest cub | Peoria, IL Newborn Photographer

July 30, 2010 – 12:46 am

Here is a sneak peek from a newborn session I had this past Sunday. Not only that, but about 2 weeks ago I got to shoot this little guy’s birth. He is *uber* sweet. Super smiley, smushy lips, soft blond hair…just as cute as can be. And he couldn’t have been welcomed by a more loving family. You’ll see what I mean in these images. They all just adore him. And you can’t blame them…he’s so perfect. Thank you so much Julie & Kevin for choosing me to document his birth and now capture these images of your beautiful family…it has been such an honor! enjoy…

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Sweet little J turns One | Peoria, IL child photographer

July 17, 2010 – 2:48 pm

Here is a sneak peek for a very patient family. They’ve been eagerly awaiting seeing a few images from their session last Monday. Their sweet little girl was turning one, so we had the session on her actual birthday! She was soooo sweet! Gentle, inquisitive, happy…everything a little girl should be! She was having so much collecting sticks & pieces of wood. She was joined by big brother, mommy, daddy & Sadie the dog. It was a scorcher, but everyone did perfectly. Thanks again Tammy & Chad for choosing me! You guys were great to work with…I had a lot of fun! Mommy was worried I didn’t get anything…hope this puts her mind at ease

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Did I mention that she had the *yummiest* little baby feet ever???

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B Family sneak peek | Peoria, IL Family Photographer

July 17, 2010 – 12:03 am

I am soooo behind on sneak peeks again. I’m so sorry everyone. Thanks for bearing with me. This session is from last weekend. I have 2 more sneak peeks that I’m planning to get up this weekend. Anyway, back to these guys. They are very beloved clients of mine who moved away to Colorado about 2 years, shortly after their first session with me. Well, they were back visiting family (who were also clients of mine 2 years ago) and decided to have a family session (including cousins & grandparents) while they’re back! It was fantastic to see everyone again! I can’t believe the little baby girl I remember is a 2 year old little lady now. Time truly flies. They decided to have the session at Papa & Nina’s beautiful home. It was the perfect location. Good light, good laughs. Thanks again Virginia & Evan for coming back…you guys are always a pleasure to work with (as is the rest your extended family). Enjoy!

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Sisters | Peoria, IL child photography

July 7, 2010 – 12:48 am

annnnnnd, we’re caught up! yay! Before I get to this fabulous sneak peek, I have some fun news to announce! You may have noticed a new logo/watermark gracing my blog images lately. Well, in about a week, Amanda E. Photography is getting a complete face lift! I’m so incredibly excited! I’ll be launching a brand new look, logo, color scheme, website and even the blog will get some updating! It’s going to be super fun. So stay tuned…

Now onto the images. This was a sisters’ session from this past Friday. And such cutie pie sisters they were. I had so much fun with them (don’t I always though?). They ran, they jumped, they danced, they loved, they laughed. I broke out Mr. Monkey, as I usually do, and the 4 year old absolutely fell in love with him. I mean, most kids love him (you’ll see him float in and out of images) but she REALLY connected with him. I felt awful when I had to take him back home But I promised her that at least she would always have these images of the two of them together. I hope she likes them. Thanks again you guys for traveling all the way from Chicago for the session! It was great to meet you and I hope you love the memories that were made…

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J Family session | Peoria, IL family photographer

July 5, 2010 – 12:18 am

whew, one more down, one more blog post to go! Tomorrow I’ll get my session from Friday night up and then I’ll finally be caught up! yay! Now onto this post. This was another wonderful little family from last weekend. Two little brothers this time. They are such buddies. So cute! Their mom was actually worried that all they would give me were “toothy grins” lol. And she was right, they were just full of smiles & fun times. We ran, laid in the grass, got shirtless and played “Hulk” (well they did, not me, lol), hunted for bugs and then the whole family went creeking. It was a blast! I love my job Thanks again Mandy & Jeremy! Enjoy…

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I’d also like to wish a Happy 4th Birthday to this guy

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R Family 1 year session | Peoria, IL child photographer

July 3, 2010 – 11:49 pm

Ok, here we go, sneak peek #2 of 4. Thanks again for waiting so patiently everyone! This session is from last weekend. We battled HEAT & Japanese beetles to get these shots. And it was SO worth it. I can’t believe this little guy is 1 already! You may remember him from last fall when I shot his whole family. Well, he’s all grown up now! He’s walking all over the place! And in teeny, tiny little flip flops no less (love these). He’s all boy! Trampling through the grass, collecting sticks, climbing up anything he can and lots of giggles…I love it. Thank you so much Greg & Sonya for coming back and entrusting me with your family’s images…I hope you enjoy them!

-A

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family fabulousness | Peoria, IL Family Photographer

June 2, 2010 – 3:04 pm

Did I make that word up? Oh well, maybe I did. It fits though. This family was just that…fabulous! They were brand new clients to me. I’m having a lot of those lately and loving it. Can’t wait to work with my regulars though also We decided to do an urban session and a more natural setting. Both worked so well. They had 3 of the best kids I’ve ever worked with. So sweet. The boys had gorgeous red hair (love) and all three had freckles (double love). The kids were just posing away, setting up all kinds of shots for me…lots of ideas…it was so cute. Big sister is a gymnast and that was super fun! She was flipping and flying and leaping all over the place. We were blessed with lovely weather and perfect light as well. And to top all of that off, I got a hug from big sister when we were done Couldn’t have been a better night. Thanks for being so patient with me, while I got your sneak peek up. I hope to get another one up tomorrow from my beautiful newborn session on Sunday. I’m loving being back in the swing of things. I love my job

Thanks,

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Back in the saddle :: K Family sneak peek!

March 4, 2010 – 12:43 am

I’m back baby! This past Saturday I had my first session since last October! Wow, that was quite a break. It was nice though. I’ve much enjoyed spending time with my baby boy & girl and watching them grow before my eyes. It’s nice to start working again though. And what a family to start back with….11 people! They were awesome though. A lot of fun! The 4 kids were super cute and all did so well! I had great front door light to work with as well. That’s the one nice thing about being a natural light photographer shooting in the dead of winter…snow is a natural light reflector! Thanks again guys for trusting me to capture these moments for you…

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