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Heather and Blair are ENGAGED!!! These two are so fun to work with, Heather is nothing but smiles and energy which I love and you can tell how much these two fit together right off the bat. They are getting married this June and I cannot wait to be a part of their beautiful day. But until then, it’s time to enjoy their Allerton Park engagement session….
Be sure to head over to our Facebook Page to view their full session proof video and give them some love with your likes, comments and shares!
Katlyn was one of our stunning 2016 senior clients (See here session HERE) and this fall it was time to get the whole family in front of the camera. These girls are the sweetest and I had a blast hanging out with Katlyn and her mom for her portraits so I was thrilled to meet the guys in their lives for this go round.
Fall was a little odd this year so surprisingly this late October session is rocking a lot of green foliage but I think it ended up working perfectly with their olive wardrobe! Plus, despite some crazy wind we caught a lovely sunset.
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If you know me you know I drink coffee like a Gilmore Girl so of course when any new coffee shop comes to the area it’s on my radar. This one popped up in a much needed location so now my (any many others) caffeine needs are met even when on the south side of town!
And their homemade baked goods are delicious enough to warrant a trip across town even when you don’t find yourself in the Mt. Zion area.
The Details: Jason Feller, Owner of Black Iron Coffee Co. | In Business: 1 year this January
Hours: M-F 6am-5pm, Saturday 6am-Noon (Closed Sunday)| Location: 121 and Lost Bridege Rd (Next to Ace Hardware)
Tell us about your business… What do you do?
We offer the finest quality espresso based drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos, many different frap flavors, smoothies, fresh brewed coffees, baked from scratch in house b
What makes your business unique/special? Our employees and our attention to detail.
What item/service on your menu or in your shop do you just LOVE and think everyone needs? Latte’s!
In what way have you gone above/beyond in the past for a customer? We have donated many times to wonderful causes.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever had a client do for you? Bring the employee’s flowers and chocolates.
What tool/equipment/or other vendor could you not imagine doing business without? Espresso machine. Because then we would not be able to make our wonderful drinks.
When did you know you wanted to go into this business? For many years now. It all starts with my love of coffee.
What other local business do you just LOVE? Why? The Blue Spoon. They have amazing food. I had breakfast there earlier this week and have to agree, we may have to get them in the lineup to feature soon!
What are you passionate about outside of your business? My family.
Describe your PERFECT day… Easy, spending time with family, doesn’t matter what we do.
Introduce us to your STAFF…
Dani Feller- Owner, all around awesome boss, lover of all things Italian.
Amanda Roberts- Manager, baker extraordinaire, barista.
Emily Kunzeman- Product development, baker, barista.
Sarah Starshak- Marketing, social media management, graphic design, barista.
McKenzie Bartlett- Barista
Misty Grossman- Barista
Elayna Feller- Awesome daughter and cashier.
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https://www.facebook.com/blackironcoffeecompany/
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Look who’s up on the blog today! Tory was so much fun to photograph. Not only did we create a few classic looks in the studio (even including her and my favorite color purple!) but we absolutely had to show off her soccer skills on the field and then my favorite part…. we headed out to a friend’s land which was unbelievably beautiful with tree line, field and even little lake!
We had a beautiful sunset which was perfect for images with her truck and she was even brave enough to hop in the water for a few.
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I’m beyond excited to get to share this beautiful senior with you today. Kaitlin is one of our class of 2017 senior models and I’ve had the pleasure to photograph her a number of times throughout her senior year.
She was a part of our parachute dress model session at the Decatur Airport and for her senior session we spent a little time in the studio where we were sure to highlight her dancing talent along with creating a few colorful looks. I had the most fun out around town though. We stopped at a little rustic place I’d been itching to have the right session for and I think it worked perfectly for a casual look for her and we spent the rest of our time (spring and this fall) creating a variety of nature looks at a number of beautiful areas around town.
I also had the chance to photograph Kaitlin with her best friends at her BFF session!
Take a look at all her favorites and be sure to head over to our Facebook Page to show her some love with your likes, comments and shares.
