Nov
28
2011
Nick is an avid golfer and a member of the Burlington Central Varsity Golf team so it was only natural that his session was held on a golf course! They are members at Elgin Country Club and we received permission to shoot there even though it was closed on the day of his session. But that was perfect because we could fly around on the golf cart to all his favorite holes and not have to worry about getting in anyone’s way. It is a beautifully landscaped golf course and many really fun places to shoot. Some interesting facts about Nick:
3 things people would be surprised to learn about you
- I’m not as happy-go-lucky as they think
- I over-use sarcasm
- I argue a LOT! |
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3 things you couldn’t live without
- good food
- golf
- my TV shows |
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Fav movie or book
Fight Club |
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I have NEVER…
sky-dived |
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3 pet peeves
- bad grammar
- un-needed delays
- people who “act dumb” |
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3 foods for a year, what would they be?
-steak
- rocky road brownies
- chicken fried rice |
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If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?
an island |
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If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?
Sigmund Freud – Why do we have war? |
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If I had 24 hours to live, I would…
spend all my money |
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Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?
Mr. Curtis (Biology) – he is really personable |
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What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)
U of Wisconsin – Madison – Chemical Engineering |
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And then a couple “would your rather” just becasue they are fun!
Would you rather
X never watch TV again - OR -
never use the internet again
Would you rather
X Be able to read everyone’s mind -OR -
always know the future
Would you rather
Get caught with your fly unzipped -OR -
X get caught singing in the car
Would you rather
Always lose -OR -
X never play
and some of my favorites from his session:









Thanks for a fun session Nick! I’m sure we were quite the site to see in the golf cart with your mom hanging on the back and your clothes flying in the wind. Have a great year! |

Nov
21
2011
This is the 2nd half of Jensen & Layne’s BFF session (call and ask me about all the fun BFF sessions are!) Here is a little bit about Jensen:
3 things people would be surprised to learn about you
- I like to take photos |
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3 things you couldn’t live without
- friends
- art |
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3 pet peeves
- messy rooms
- unironed clothes |
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3 foods for a year, what would they be?
- mac and cheese
- steak
- salad |
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If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?
pay off house for my family |
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If I had 24 hours to live, I would…
everything possible |
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Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?
Art |
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What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)
go to college |
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And then a couple “would your rather” just becasue they are fun!
Would you rather
X never watch TV again - OR -
never use the internet again
Would you rather
X Be able to read everyone’s mind - OR -
always know the future
Would you rather
X Get caught with your fly unzipped -OR -
get caught singing in the car
Would you rather
Always lose -OR -
X never play
And a few of my favorites from her session: |





And another one of the two girls together.

Enjoy your portraits girls! It was a lot of fun at your session!

Nov
20
2011
Layne’s and Jensen’s sessions were held together at their cousins home in rural Hampshire. The colors were gorgeous and the girls had a lot of fun together! I LOVED their choices in clothes and they were willing to traipse all over the property for the perfect pictures! A little bit about Layne first:
3 things you couldn’t live without
- family
- friends
- cheerleading
- and little kids (oops is that 4?)
I have NEVER…
been out of the country
3 pet peeves
- scary dogs |
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3 foods for a year, what would they be?
- sandwiches
- pizza
- chocolate |
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If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?
A slug bug |
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If I had 24 hours to live, I would…
Go skydiving!!! |
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Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?
early childhood class at Fox Valley |
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What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)
college and major in early childhood |
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And then a couple “would your rather” just becasue they are fun!
Would you rather
never watch TV again -OR-
X never use the internet again |
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Would you rather
never play – OR-
X always lose |
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Would you rather
Get caught with your fly unzipped -OR -
X get caught singing in the car |
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Would you rather
be able to read everyone’s mind -OR-
X always know the future |
And some favorites from Layne’s session:








Thanks girls for a wonderful session. Jensen – you will be blogged tomorrow!

Nov
11
2011
Kelsey’s session was held at Runde’s Landscaping on Route 47 in rural Elgin. It was a beautiful day and Kelsey brought a variety of outfits including her PROM dress! I just love photographing gorgeous dresses outside! She looked like a princess. She also brought her dog and her cheer uniform and poms. A very fun session! To get to know Kelsey a little bit:
3 things people would be surprised to learn about you
- I’ve been to Austria twice
- I have to shower at night
- I never mix my food! |
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3 things you couldn’t live without
- my phone
- my family
- my dog |
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Fav movie or book
Legally Blonde |
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I have NEVER…
broken a bone |
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3 pet peeves
- slow drivers |
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3 foods for a year, what would they be?
- burgers
- fries
- cookies |
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If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?
a pool |
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If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?
Rafael Nadal – Marry me! |
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If I had 24 hours to live, I would…
go find Rafael Nadal |
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Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?
Mr. Lyle – had him all 4 years |
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What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)
go to college |
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And then a couple “would your rather” just becasue they are fun!
Would you rather
X never watch TV again - OR -
never use the internet again
Would you rather
X Be able to read everyone’s mind - OR -
always know the future
Would you rather
Get caught with your fly unzipped -OR -
X get caught singing in the car
Would you rather
X Always lose -OR -
never play
And some of my favorites from her session:







A a square collage of Kelsey and her puppy dog Bruiser

Thanks for a fun session Kelsey! Good luck next year at college! |

Nov
01
2011
Shelbi’s session started at the Japanese Gardens in Fabyan Park in Geneva and ended at her rural Elgin home. We were not able to get into the Japanese Gardens because they were closed for the day but were able to shoot in the area around it. It was a simply gorgeous day and a gorgeous area to shoot at, but it was very popular – there was at least 5 other photographers there and 2 wedding parties! Shelbi has the most beautiful RED, CURLY hair! Seriously jealous!
And then a little bit about Shelbi-
Fav movie or book
The Dark Knight |
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I have NEVER…
seen a horror movie in a theater |
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3 foods for a year, what would they be?
- Tortellini
- Chocolate Ice Cream
- Pizza |
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If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?
A new car |
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If I had 24 hours to live, I would…
Go skydiving |
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Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?
Mr. Schmidt, he has the funniest stories to tell in class |
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What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)
Go to college to major in Law enforcement |
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And then a couple “would your rather” just becasue they are fun!
Would you rather
never watch TV again -OR-
X never use the internet again |
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Would you rather
never play – OR-
X always lose |
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Would you rather
Get caught with your fly unzipped -OR -
X get caught singing in the car |
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Would you rather
X be able to read everyone’s mind -OR-
always know the future
Some of my favorites from her session:








And also a collage of her karate pictures

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Thanks for a wonderful session Shelbi!
