| Dahn Family Portraits | Decatur IL | Sarah Jane Photography |

Let me introduce you to the Dahn Family!!! You all know I LOVE LOVE LOVE when I can talk clients into bringing the WHOLE family to session and that means those furry family members too! Pretty much once I find out you have pets I set about trying to convince you that NOT bringing them to session is like leaving your 2 year old son out of the photos (which we know you’re not going to do!).

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I absolutely loved working with this beautiful family and am so excited to share their images with you! And seriously go check out what this family does through Pawprints Ministries!

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| Myra + Tyler | Decatur IL Wedding |

Start with a beautiful gal, add in a boy and his beard plus a gorgeous fall day at Allerton Park and you’ll have Myra & Tyler’s wedding day!! This was such a fun group and I absolutely love these two love birds. I’m so excited to share some of our favorite images from their day…

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| Zane | Senior 2016 |

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Check out ZANE!! I so love the Randall family so was thrilled again when they called me to create Zane’s senior images even if it did mean getting up close and personal with a few bulls.

If you don’t know this, I have a clearly irrational fear of cows – but I faced it literally HEAD ON for this guy… And I vividly remember jumping when the bull moved just a bit when I was getting the shot through the bars (I might have had a minor heart palpitation but I think I played cool haha).

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You can check out their family portraits on our facebook page and his sister Laney from a few years ago right here on the blog.

 

| Welcome Cole | Newborn Portraits | Decatur IL | Sarah Jane Photography |

I was so so excited when Lindsay told me that their family of two was soon to become THREE! Right off the bat Lindsay and I started planning their sessions starting with announcement images, then maternity and finally newborn once Cole arrived (though we were all fairly certain that this little Mr. would actually be a little Mrs. – though obviously we were wrong!). I cannot wait to see this little man grow and watch these two be the awesome parents I know they will be!

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As a fairly new member of the parent club I extend a BIG welcome to Lindsay and Adam!!! Welcome aboard! You can see MORE of their images on our Facebook Page.

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Are you expecting an addition to your family? Be sure to call EARLY so we can plan and schedule maternity, newborn (within 7 days of birth) and even your little one’s first year milestone sessions so you don’t miss a moment!