| Abby S | LSA Senior Model Class of 2017 | Decatur IL |

I’m so glad the time has come to show off and share Abby’s full senior portrait experience with you! The lovely Ms. Abby is a senior at LSA high school here in Decatur and she was one of our class of 2017 senior models. That means that her portrait experience with us started small, with a quick 5 minute debut session here in the studio….

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and it grew and grew…. That individual quick session was followed by our model session event in the beautiful (but WINDY) spring weather at Ryder’s Garden center. The yellow blooms were perfect with her golden blond hair and I love the Greek goddess look that the floral crown by The Secret Garden gave her! ryder's garden center, mt. zion il garden center, senior photos, senior photographer, senior portraits, high school seniors, siblings, outdoor portraits, outside, sun flare, sunshine, forest, trees, decatur il photographer, photographer, photography studio, lsa, lsa seniors, spring flowers, yellow flowers

After those two model sessions, which were really about creating fun looks I loved, it was time for HER senior sessions which are all about creating looks that SHE loves. We hopped back in the studio for a few more looks in the early spring but the real magic happened in the summer when we hit the town…seniors photos, sarah janephotography, decatur il, central illinois photographer, forsyth park, outdoor portraits, class of 2017, argenta oreana high school, downtown portraits, forsyth il, outdoor photography, rock springs nature center, outdoor, fall, what to wear, hat, ivy, best senior photographer, senior models, decatur lake, studio, cheerleading, cheerleader, lsa high school, lsa, decatur il photographer, photographer decatur il, central illinois photographer, photography studio, high key, low key, sports photos, boxdropsbysjp, boxdrops, box dropsseniors photos, sarah janephotography, decatur il, central illinois photographer, forsyth park, outdoor portraits, class of 2017, argenta oreana high school, downtown portraits, forsyth il, outdoor photography, rock springs nature center, outdoor, fall, what to wear, hat, ivy, best senior photographer, senior models, decatur lake, studio, cheerleading, cheerleader, lsa high school, lsa, decatur il photographer, photographer decatur il, central illinois photographer, photography studio, high key, low key, sports photos, boxdropsbysjp, boxdrops, box dropsseniors photos, sarah janephotography, decatur il, central illinois photographer, forsyth park, outdoor portraits, class of 2017, argenta oreana high school, downtown portraits, forsyth il, outdoor photography, rock springs nature center, outdoor, fall, what to wear, hat, ivy, best senior photographer, senior models, decatur lake, studio, cheerleading, cheerleader, lsa high school, lsa, decatur il photographer, photographer decatur il, central illinois photographer, photography studio, high key, low key, sports photos, boxdropsbysjp, boxdrops, box dropsseniors photos, sarah janephotography, decatur il, central illinois photographer, forsyth park, outdoor portraits, class of 2017, argenta oreana high school, downtown portraits, forsyth il, outdoor photography, rock springs nature center, outdoor, fall, what to wear, hat, ivy, best senior photographer, senior models, decatur lake, studio, cheerleading, cheerleader, lsa high school, lsa, decatur il photographer, photographer decatur il, central illinois photographer, photography studio, high key, low key, sports photos, boxdropsbysjp, boxdrops, box drops, high key, white backdrop

We started downtown before hitting some backroads in search of something fresh and new and we found it. A perfect little one-lane-gravel road where we had a great sunset and some wild tall weeds! 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Don’t forget you can still apply for your chance to be a class of 2018 senior model for a full year portrait experience just like this! Model applications are accepted from now until March 31st so don’t wait!

And be sure to head over to Abby’s Facebook Album to give her some likes/comments.

** Some images edited using BoxDropsbySJP overlays and most backdrops used are available to purchase at www.boxdropsbysjp.com!

Shop On Main | Small Business Feature

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I have a fabulous local business to share with you today!! I’ve had the honor to work with Cindy, the owner of Shop on Main, in a number of ways in my time here in Decatur. She’s designed beautiful wedding decor for a few of my brides and just a couple years ago I had the chance to photograph her and Mark in their beautiful home. But today, I’m even more excited to be able to show off her boutique located right in the heart of our city. Shop on Main is really the perfect store for all things lady; clothing, stunning jewelry, handbags, accessories, décor, gifts…. ladies if you want it, this shop has it (and I guarantee you’ll find things you didn’t even know you needed, but you do, you so do!).

So enough gushing from me… read on to hear more about this shop straight from Cindy herself (and get out those Christmas lists ladies, you’re going to want to take notes).

The Details: Cindy Deadrick Wolfer, Owner at Shop On Main | In Business: 39 years

Hours: M-F 10-5, Sat 10-4 By Appointment | Location: 407 N. Main, Decatur, IL | Phone: 217-422-2674

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Tell us about your business… What do you do? We are a unique boutique featuring women’s clothing, accessories, gifts and décor.

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What makes your business unique/special? Our boutique is special in many ways:

We do not “over order” meaning that we order just a few of each item.

We work with our clients to make sure the items they select are used in a fashion that reflects their personality.

We carry special lines of accessories that are only available at our location and in one local store

We have great customer service, including private shopping, client “wish lists for special occasions, gift wrapping, delivery and shipping.

We have plan “special events” including Sip and Shop Saturdays and informal modeling at the Wildflour on the last Thursday of each month.

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What item/service on your menu or in your shop do you just LOVE and think everyone needs? I love the south so I love the Hilton Head inspired Spartina Collection of purses, jewelry and accessories. These linen and leather handbags are awesome.

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In what way have you gone above/beyond in the past for a customer? We have private shopping for those that just can’t get in during regular hours. Our dedicated staff also makes sure that our clients are thanked and called when a particular line of item arrives at Shop On Main.

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What is the coolest thing you’ve ever had a client do for you? Let us decorate their home for the Holiday using our wonderful Holiday décor.

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What other local business do you just LOVE? Why? I love each of the boutiques downtown because they each have their own personality. As store owners, we try hard to carry a variety of lines so that the same item is not seen over and over.

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Tell us about YOU… WHY did you choose to do what you do? I have always wanted to be in business for myself and I have loved retail forever. Displaying the merchandise is my favorite part of working at the Shop On Main

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When did you know you wanted to go into this business? Early early early in my childhood. Wanted to have the ability to be creative on a day to day basis.

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What are you passionate about outside of your business? My family and my community.

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Describe your PERFECT day… Every day is perfect in some special way.

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Introduce us to your STAFF…

Paulette– wears about 6 different pairs of shoes in a day and is a dynamo when it comes to serving our clients.

Madalyn– only works one day a week, but is great with putting together a “special individual look” for our clients.

Cathy– creates awesome displays and unique combinations of attire to make a “statement”.

Donna– knows everyone and often has people stop in to see her newest “look”.

Renee-plans our events and style shows using her knowledge from her modeling days.

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See the latest news at:

https://www.facebook.com/ShopOnMainIL/

See our other past small business features to connect with more businesses in our area: 

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SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS – We’re looking for new businesses to feature in 2017-2018 and we’d love to talk with YOU. These features are FREE and you can contact us at mail@sjanephotography.com now to get yours scheduled.

Giggles | Small Business Feature | Decatur IL Shops on Merchant Street |

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I’m starting with Giggles on Merchant! This shop is an amazing pandora’s box of wonders for kids of all ages (0-99)! You’re going to see a LOT of images in this feature but I can guarantee you I didn’t capture everything they have to offer you so you will definitely have to go in to see more for yourself (and stop by their brand new location at The Children’s Museum)!

The Details: Chrissy Spurlock, Owner/Manager at Giggles of Decatur & Giggles at the Museum | In Business: 8 years

Hours: Downtown: M-F 10-5, Sat 10-4, Sun closed Museum: M-F 10-4, Sat 10-4:30, Sun 1-4:30 | Location: 124  Merchant Street & 55.S Country Club Road (inside Children’s Museum of Illinois) | Phone: 217-475-1099

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Tell us about your business…What do you do? We are a whimsical gift and card store that specializes in personalization & on-site custom invitations.  We are a one stop shop… grab a gift, get a personalized gift bag, card and you’re on the way to the party!!

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**I totally bought that contact case and it makes my day a little better every morning and evening! sjp, giggles, giggles downtown giggles on merchant, gifts, unqiue gifts, children gifts, personalized gifts, mugs, cards, unique cards, bussiness in downtown decatur, commercial photos, small business feature

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*** Stocked up on books for baby B while I was there too (I swear I’m going to go broke doing these features!).

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What makes your business unique/special? We are known for our Piggy Banks which we personalize and we also we strive to find unique toys/items that are not found at major retailers.

We LOVE everything in our store but out of it all I think everyone should have a custom personalized PIGGY BANK!!

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In what way have you gone above/beyond in the past for a customer?   We try and give each person the best customer service possible!  That is why people keep coming back to us.. we help them create a one of a kind personalized item for that special occasion and if needed we do it on the spot (Same day service)!!

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What’s the coolest thing a customer has ever done for you? We love are customers so much.  We had one customer bring us cupcakes, another a banana cream pie!  We have a long time customer that sends us flowers on our birthdays!

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What tool/equipment/or other vendor could you not imagine doing business without? Why? It would have to be Del’s!  We work together on a variety of things!  Especially packaging items.  We personalize the bucket/tote/pail and then Del’s fill it with their yummy goodies!

Why did you chose to do what you do? I grew up coming to this store and have always wanted to be a  part of it… and I love our customers!!  They are the best… love hearing people laugh everyday!

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Introduce us to your STAFF…

 Gay , She is our on-site Artist and has been with the store from the very beginning when it was “Just a Couple of Cards” .. 20 plus years!!

Judy, She is our onsite merchandiser.  She can somehow make everything fit in our store! She also owned her own store “The Apple Peddler” for 19 years!!

Andi, She is our computer savvy go-to with a great sense of humor that always keeps us Giggling!  She loves her 2 frenchies!! Woof-Woof

There is definitely LOTS more to see at Giggles, some of which you’ll find behind these doors… but you’ll have to go in to see them (no peeking here).

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| Katlyn | Class of 2016 Mt. Zion High School Senior Portraits |

Everything came together perfectly for Katlyn’s recent senior session. When she came in for her consult we were all a little nervous about if we’d be able to pull off matching her school/work schedule with what I had available and get her a session scheduled within a week so we could have images in time for her graduation but the stars aligned! Not only did she have a day off school and work that I had open but we were even able to coordinate hair and makeup that day too all within just a few days time and the weather turned out great too!!

And, not only did I get to feature Katlyn but we worked in her man and her momma too! I love when I get to show off the relationships that are important in our senior’s lives right now. (This is the reason we’ve added a special BFF session event for our seniors this May!!).

Anyways, let’s get to the images!! Check out what we created for Katlyn here and see even more on our Facebook page soon.

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