| Melanie + Chuck | Married 6.21.19 | Decatur IL Wedding Photographer |

Today I get to share such a beautiful wedding with you all! I’ve worked with Melanie for years and have had the honor to photograph her family since her girls were like half as tall as they are now. It’s always one of my favorite sessions each year and I look forward to hanging out with these sweet and spunky ladies each time. And now, we’ve added two equally amazing dudes to the mix, which I have to say make it even more fun (me and Ethan are buds, ya’ll).

It was a bit of an adventure as when we first pulled up to the house it was monsooning like crazy but we didn’t let a little (TON of) rain stop us! We busted out the umbrellas and headed to the gazebo at Scovill and embraced the rain. And it cleared enough for us to grab some family portraits outside after the ceremony too (YAY). I’m so happy to have gotten to share this special day with these two (five) amazing people and I cannot wait to watch their littles keep growing.

| Cheyanne | AOHS Senior 2019 at Sarah Jane Photography |

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Cheyanne is in the spotlight on the blog today. She was fantastic in front of the camera, so comfortable and natural from the start! I had so much fun hanging out with her and her momma during the shoot and creating such variety with some edgier urban looks followed by the gorgeous floral/sunset nature looks.

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Class of 2020 have you had your senior portrait experience yet??! Class of 2021/22 are you looking to maximize a full year (or two) portrait experience?!?! That’s just what we’re here for. We still have a few fall, winter and spring openings for you 2020 grads and this year is your time to step into the spotlight and show off who you are. Let us maximize your voice and create images that make you look and feel amazing.

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| Willa | One Year Old Portraits | Decatur IL |

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There’s SO much cuteness on the blog for you today. This little angel belongs to one of my past wedding couples, Myra & Tyler. I was beyond excited to meet her and be able to create her portraits in celebration of a very big day, her first birthday! She’s absolutely the sweetest and with the biggest grin, complete with adorable nose scrunch. Hope you’ll join me in wishing her a very happy birthday!

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| Shelby | Argenta-Oreana High School Senior Model Portraits | Class of 2018 | Decatur, IL |

Today I get to show off all Shelby’s favorite images with you today. This lovely gal is one of our class of 2017 senior models and will be graduating from Argenta-Oreana High School this spring. She’s been a blast to have as part of our senior model program and I loved working with her to create her senior portraits.

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We had some fun exploring a few new little pockets of the downtown area and though it was a little gusty we got some fun hair blowing images along with our usuals too!

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Here’s what Shelby herself had to say about her SJP portrait experience:

Tell us about your experience about SJP. What did you like best? *

i loved all the options i got to have with my senior pictures. even though we got the shorter session i still loved it and i know the pictures will turn out great!

What would you tell a friend who was considering coming to SJP for their portraits? *

not to be upset about gettin he cheaper package (like i was) because it seems like no time at all, but the time was well used and it seems longer than it says it lasts.

What made you choose SJP for your portraits?

i loved the other pictures she had taken for families i know and other people i knew.

What could we have done differently to improve your portrait experience? *

i don’t think i would change anything! i loved everything. sarah is very sweet and very polite and patient.

Please rate your Session Experience *

Perfectly Happy

Please rate the Product Selection & Quality *

Perfect

Please rate the Product Value *

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| Liz & Justin Conn | Millikin Homestead Wedding | Decatur IL |

Today I’m beyond excited to share Justin and Liz’s wedding day with you. I met Liz’s momma YEARS ago when we first moved to Decatur and I worked with a local Mary Kay line to create headshots of all the ladies and I was thrilled when her and Liz got back in touch to tell me that she was getting MARRIED and they wanted to talk to me about photographing the big day. I cannot tell you how sweet these two ladies are and their close relationship reminds me so much of my momma and I every time I see them and watching Liz and Justin come together so full of love and joy was just amazing.

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These two have no shortage of people in their corner and friends and family gathered together and stood by their side to share in their joy together on an absolutely gorgeous day this May.

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After the session Justin and Liz (and us) got away from the hustle and bustle for just a bit to head over to the beautiful Scovill Gardens and the one special request Liz had was to work in some smoke bombs in someway so, of course, we obliged and it was so much fun.

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And then it was time to party! I can describe the epic fun had at this reception with just a few words for you… donuts, caricaturist (yes I had to google how to spell that dang it), locked up toss bouquet and arm wrestling! This was no ordinary reception you guys, we had a blast. But with all the fun and games one of my favorite parts, as always, was the speeches. There was laughter and tears and so so much love.

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Congratulations you two, it was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your big day.

Wedding Venue: James Millikin Homestead 

Reception Venue: Mt. Zion Convention Center

Dress: Michelle’s Bridal in Urbana

Cake & Cupcakes: Three Twigs Bakery 

Select Decor (including the altar, ceremony doors, cake table, and dresser for cupcakes): Rustic Love Rentals