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Feb 12 2012

Facebook Timelines

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Facebook is now offering timelines for their pages so I custom designed some timeline templates for my 2012 seniors.  For the month of February, they will be a FREE download with any ordered images.  Here are some samples:

Just give me a call at 708-951-2774 or e-mail me at jannohling@yahoo.com and let me know if you want the one I created for you or a different style/different images!  Enjoy!



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Jan 11 2012

Micalena ’12 – South Elgin High School

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Micalena’s session was a BEAUTIFUL fall day at Mount St. Mary’s Park in St. Charles and included my favorite graffiti walls at Jalapeño Grill.  Micalena is a natural in front of the camera, with a great smile and lots of laughter!  A little bit about her:

3 things people would be surprised to learn about you:

- I’m Egyptian

- I’ve played soccer since I was 4

- I’ve modeled since 5th grade

3 things you couldn’t live without:

- my friends

- my family

- my phone

Fav movie or book

Wizard of Oz!

I have NEVER

- been to Disney World!

3 pet peeves

- when people chomp their gum

-when people leave the toilet seat up :(

- when people touch my face

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- cereal

- Ramen

- Mac N Cheese

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

A new car!

If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?

I would ask Michael Jackson if I could have a hug

If I had 24 hurs to live, I would

skydive

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

English, I love to write

What are your after graduation plans (college & major, work, etc.)

I would like to study journalism at University of Illinois

and then a few would you rather questions:

would you rather

X never watch TV again - or-

never use the internet again

Would you rather

X be able to read everyon’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!

And then when we were walking back to the car we found this pair of broken 3D glasses lying in the parking lot and Micalena put them on any we were all cracking up and I KNEW I had to take this picture even though I had already put my camera away.  Isn’t she adorable???

Thanks for the fun session Micalena!  Good luck with soccer in the spring and enjoy the rest of your senior year!



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Jan 07 2012

Alec ’12 – Hampshire High School

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Now that the holidays and all the busy-ness that goes along with them are over I have a bunch of sessions from the fall to blog!  Here is Alec – a hockey player, fan, and overall hockey fanatic! (and no that is NOT a Blackhawk jersey even though he was born and raised in the Chicagoland area much to his fathers chagrin lol!)  A little bit about Alec

3 things people would be surprised to learn about you:

- played hockey since I was 3

- I don’t like being dirty (mud, dirt)

3 things you couldn’t live without:

- hockey

- red meat

-winter – snow

Fav movie or book

The Blues Brothers

I have NEVER

gone skydiving

3 pet peeves

- dog hair on sweaters & shirts

- slow drivers when I am late

- fake smiling

3 foods for a year – what would they be

- Buffalo Wild Wings

- Steak & broccoli

- cherry cheesecake

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

429 Mustang Boss

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

If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?

Steve Yzerman – how much heart does it take to win the cup.

If I had 24 hours to live, I would

go and watch as much hystericall hulkers games as I could

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

Mr. Tapper – he is a Detroit Red Wing Fan

What are your after graduation plans (college & major, work, etc.)

going to University of North Dakota & play hockey

and some of my favorites from his session:

Hope you have a GREAT hockey season Alec (except when you play Burlington lol!)  Good luck next year!



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Dec 06 2011

Nathan ’12 Burlington Central

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Nathan’s session was held at his aunt & uncle’s home in rural Elgin.  It is a beautifully landscaped, with lots of different areas to photograph.  Love the variety of plants, rocks, grasses,structures and benches that were available to pose Nathan.  His younger sister even stepped in for a few photographs!

3 things people would be surprised to learn about you

- energetic

- I sleep till 7:30 and still make it to school on time

3 things you couldn’t live without

-TV

- my car

- family

Fav movie or book

Good Fellas

I have NEVER…

been to Hawaii

3 pet peeves

- people wearing baggy clothing

- going under the speed limit

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- Culver’s ButterBurger

- pizza

- Stone Ridge ice cream

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

Brand new car

If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?

Kenny Chesney – what is it like to be famous?

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

travel the nation

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

wood shop – because I do what I want in that class

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)

ECC then Western for law

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

Be able to read everyone’s mind  - OR -

X 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 then a couple with his sister! LOVE sibling shots!

Best of luck Nathan!



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Nov 28 2011

Nick ’12 Burlington Central

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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!

3 things you couldn’t live without

- good food

- golf

- my TV shows

Fav movie or book

Fight Club

I have NEVER…

sky-dived

3 pet peeves

- bad grammar

- un-needed delays

- people who “act dumb”

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

-steak

- rocky road brownies

- chicken fried rice

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

an island

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?

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

spend all my money

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

Mr. Curtis (Biology) – he is really personable

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)

U of Wisconsin – Madison – Chemical Engineering

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!



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Nov 21 2011

Jensen ’12 Burlington Central

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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

3 things you couldn’t live without

- friends

- art

3 pet peeves

- messy rooms

- unironed clothes

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- mac and cheese

- steak

- salad

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

pay off house for my family

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

everything possible

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

Art

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)

go to college

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!



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Nov 20 2011

Layne ’12 Burlington Central

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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

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- sandwiches

- pizza

- chocolate

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

A slug bug

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

Go skydiving!!!

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

early childhood class at Fox Valley

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)

college and major in early childhood

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

Would you rather

never play – OR-

X always lose

Would you rather

Get caught with your fly unzipped  -OR -

X get caught singing in the car

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!



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Nov 11 2011

Kelsey ’12 Burlington Central

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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!

3 things you couldn’t live without

- my phone

- my family

- my dog

Fav movie or book

Legally Blonde

I have NEVER…

broken a bone

3 pet peeves

- slow drivers

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- burgers

- fries

- cookies

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

a pool

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!

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

go find Rafael Nadal

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

Mr. Lyle – had him all 4 years

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)

go to college

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!



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Nov 01 2011

Shelbi ’12 Burlington Central

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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

I have NEVER…

seen a horror movie in a theater

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- Tortellini

- Chocolate Ice Cream

- Pizza

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

A new car

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

Go skydiving

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

Mr. Schmidt, he has the funniest stories to tell in class

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)

Go to college to major in Law enforcement

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

Would you rather

never play – OR-

X always lose

Would you rather

Get caught with your fly unzipped  -OR -

X get caught singing in the car

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

Thanks for a wonderful session Shelbi!



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Oct 28 2011

Jake ’12 Burlington Central

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Jake’s session was held in his beautiful rural Elgin backyard.  They have gorgeous, LARGE trees and even a stream that runs through their property.  Thank goodness for bug spray because the mosquitoes wanted to carry us off!  Here is a little bit about Jake:

3 things people would be surprised to learn about you

- I listen to heavy music

- my room is clean (right now)

- I’ve never tried sushi

3 things you couldn’t live without

- phone

- iPod

- car


I have NEVER…

skydived

3 pet peeves

- rudeness

- taking care of brothers

- slow drivers

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- mac & cheese

- burgers

- pizza

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

nice car

If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?

Grandpa Larry – what was my mom like as a kid?

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

eat at some really nice restaurants

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

History – I always loved learning about the past

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.)

Hopefully DePaul majoring in Computer Science to become a Web Developer

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

Be able to read everyone’s mind  - OR -

X 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

Some of my favorites from Jake’s session:

And although his dog KC LOOKS ferocious she is a real sweetheart!

Hope you hear positive news about DePaul.  Enjoy your senior year at Central!



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