Studio 7 Photography

New Blog and Website

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Hello,
We are no longer using this blog. You may check out our new blog at studio7photos.wordpress.com!

Also, be sure to visit the new website, this is the temp link:

http://bludomain12.com/~studio7p/

more of the padiaks!

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Olivia

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Montage Albums

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Here are some of my recent album samples!!

OK, Here is the good news, part one...

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I am getting a new website!! Actually two websites. I want to better meet my clients needs by having seperate sites for Family, Children, and Seniors and Weddings.

The site pictured above will be the wedding site. Hopefully it will launch by this weekend. Some of the features included will be

calender, this way people know when I am already booked for their date!

Client Proofing and Shopping Cart! Although we already offer this serivce through another company, now it is our own, making turn around time for orders much faster!

More galleries, and a section with more info about Me, Rachel and Jason!

If the site is going to be down for a little while, I will be sure to let you all know!!

Check back for more!

Luke

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Daniel and Carrie

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Congrats!

John and Mandy

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I also went to high school with John, and church camp with Mandy! It's so fun to see amazing people getting engaged to each other! Glad we were able to do this session after the concert at 11:30!

Emily and Brandon

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Woody and I went to high school together and have many good memories!! I can't wait to do studio shots of these two!!

So excited for 7-19-08

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We had a great time today, and I am very much looking forward to this wedding next summer.

I think I'll be able to tell everyone my wonderful news tomorrow, thanks to Nathan for helping me tie up the loose ends!!

Something UBBER exciting is happening soon...

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I cannot wait to tell everyone, but I want to get all of the details ironed out.

Big, huge, thanks to my AMAZING new photographer friend Andrew Bryant for seriously helping me out and not only giving me some incredibly valuble advice but some great words of encouragement. I feel honored that someone whose photographs are out of this world, would have such nice things to say about me. I am glad he even bothered to email me back in the first place!!

So, more info to come soon!!!!

Studio 7 Updates

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WE HAVE CHANGED OUR PACKAGES!

In preparation for the amazing Bridal Extravaganza, we are getting ready here at the studio. We have updated the pricing for the new year. We didn't raise any prices, just changed it up a little. Now, instead of a certain number of prints, clients will get print credit towards their package! If you have already booked, no need to worry, you're locked in!

We are ALMOST full for 2008. Between the first of April and third week of August we have one weekend off!

Also, I was to say thanks to my amazing new assistant Rachel! She is a joy to have around and is an AMAZING helper. Hopefully we'll have her shooting in no time. We've missed not having Jen at weddings, although she's been under the weather and we hope she's feeling better!

Jason shot two weddings this month, traveling all the way to St. Louis!

We have only two weekends off between now and the new year, so it is crunch time!

IF YOU WANT your orders before Christmas, we need the orders NO LATER than the 23 of November.

As always, feel free to call me or drop me an email at any time, thanks again to my wonderful clients!

The Fabulous Mr. J

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If Tyra Banks can have two J's helping her out with photo shoots, why not me too!

The Fab J

Allerton Park, good times!

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more of course

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what a wonderful world...

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AMAZING

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hotness

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I wish this was my car

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Then I could just shoot every couple in it!

more, more, more

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couple more

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for kendra

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random favorites

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The Amazing J

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Once again, he's pulled it off!

Exciting!

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Hello,
I have like 15 sessions to post, so sorry I am behind, I have been under the weather with a kidney infection!

I am so excited because I now have a complete lens collection!!

We have a 28 1.8mm, 50 1.4mm, 50 1.8mm, 85 1.8mm, 100 2.0mm and a 70-200 2.8mm. We are loving the Canon 5d still and using 30D as a side camera. J just got the D2X after much struggle of deciding what to do. I wish he would switch to Canon instead of Nikon, but some like Nikon and i guess that is fine.

These lenses look awesome in my new Shootsac!

Post to come this evening from several sessions and two weddings!

Exciting!

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Justin and Kendra!

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While I did Keetra's engagement pictures, J, my lovely assistant, was busy photographing Kendra who is also getting married in the same year! They flew all the way from Arizona to have their pictures taken! We had a great time!

Jason and Joni

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More blogstalkers...

Olson Clan

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I love my repeat clients!

For my blog stalkers!

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She practiced this pose before hand!!

a few from today!

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A few from the wedding today! Thanks to Bill and Karen Pyle for letting us roam around your yard, and reminding me of my childhood times spent there. Congrats!

as promised

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i love this

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Shootsac

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My Shootsac finally arrived. I ordered it almost a month ago and now it is here! I am excited about no longer dropping lenses all the time!

Also,
Sara, I know you are anxious to see some engagement photos. I should finally have some time to upload them tonight.

Been extremely busy! No more fall family sessions available unless you are able to do week nights. Also, Sundays are closed officially til the first of the year! So busy!!

good times...

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Jane has beautiful eyes...

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Quick one of Aaron...

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Tara and Jerod

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More for later...

Just for you!

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Best for last

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Still more to come...

Did not pose once.....

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My best subject ever, and I recruited her to help out with the team....

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Favorite Shot!

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MNF

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So, we started this great tradition, which millions of people across the world do, watching mnf at nan's house. we've skipped a couple of weeks, but last night it was back on. I of course was an hour late, due to the fact that I was at Cingular dealing with phone issues. I bought a new phone, The Tilt. Very interesting, although I must say I feel a little like a grandma when i use it because I cannot figure out how the thing works. ITs seriously a small computer....
So, if you need my new number, for my CELL phone it is 217.416.3360!

I still have the business phone at 217.542.1430!

Did some awesome senior pics yesterday, I wish my creativity had been a little higher but I still had fun! I have got to get some new posing ideas!

Giving me the shivers...

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Sorry I didn't get this posted last night, Blogger wasn't working!

We had a blast, even in the rain! I finally found someone who is equally as obsessed with Dave Matthews as me, so i made this for her! These are only some of the best ones! Enjoy!

My last post of the day

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Today we FINALLY did Brandon and Jen's engagement photos, but now we must call them marriage photos, considering they have been married since June! They are a perfect testiment of how close I become with my clients. I consider Brandon and Jen very dear friends of mine. Jen is the newest member of the Studio 7 team and has been helping at weddings. Hopefully by this spring, we'll get some photo training under her belt too. I first met Brandon when he installed my cable, then I met Jen when she booked me for their wedding, and now we've become great friends and have even been on a small road trip together! Thank you guys for your amazing friendship and thanks Jen for being a great assistant!

They know I'm crazy....

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busy...busy...

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Jeff and Brit!

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Shannon and Holly

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It is fun to shoot in a new place. Quincy is interesting! Congrats Shannon and Holly!

Nevermind

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Nevermind! I just booked an AWESOME session on the 4th of November at Allerton Park. If anyone else wants family photos, I will be over there at 3 and beyond!

Thanks!

Good News

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We are BOOKED solid through Sunday November 4th, and there are only two slots left for the 4th. We are going to go ahead and do some Saturday morning sessions on the 27th, but other than that, weekends are full to the brim. If you are interested in booking your session, family, senior, or portrait, CALL TODAY! I am going to have to resort to doing more week nights to fit everyone in. Thanks for the fantastic business!

One More....

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Lily

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Jason's work

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Obviously, I brag about Jason all the time, and here is some of his work! These two are getting married in two weeks in St. Louis and Jason will be shooting their wedding, while I'm in Springfield shooting Tara and Jared's wedding!! Fun Stuff!

Fall is here....

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Flower Power!

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Loving these new actions!

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After

After!

before

After!

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After....

Before....

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Fun sessions today!

One More....

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Nathan, I couldn't resist. Not the same, I know but as close as I could get under my circumstances. Full credit for this photo goes to Nathan Sawatzky

Grant and Kari

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Jason took these from the front seat of the jeep on the way home from Tara and Matt's wedding. I thought, he surely isn't going to get a good shot.....Once again.....

Random Favorites

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Do as the bride says...

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When Tara put that she wanted photos on the spiral staircase at St. Pat's in Decatur, she didn't have to ask twice. I demanded that we take photos here, and, they are amazing, mostly because she's a beautiful bride, but hopefully I captured it well.

Jason Johnson

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God has blessed me with the most AMAZING assistant ever. I cannot thank J enough for being a GREAT friend and co-worker. He truly captures people in their environment. Check out his site for more of his great stuff!

jphotoinc.com!

Amazing Day

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I'm obsessed!

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Just some more. Check out their gallery at studio7photos.lifepics.com and enter powers and the event code!

Olivia

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I have known Olivia since I was her babysitter many years ago!

More, more, more.....

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More of my favorites from Matt and Bitty's wedding! Congrats!

Matt and Elizabeth

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Blessed Sacrement Preschool

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These photos will be displayed at Ace Hardware and then up for auction for the Blessed Sacrement School!!

New Blog

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Hello
I am posting a second blog, one that is personal and completely seperate from business!! Just letting people like Jen, Nancy, Stacey, and my mom know so that they can check that out too!

cristachitwood.blogspot.com

Senior Portraits!

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Book soon, time is running out!

Dancing....

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Just one more, too cute

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beautiful....

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Today...

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The Weller's

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Fall is coming and there are only 8 more family photo sessions available! Call me soon!

The room is painted!

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the studio has been painted, thanks to my amazing parents, sister and boyfriend, next is the furniture and curtains! So excited!

The Art of Photography

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Photography is an art. Although I am sure painters would argue that they evoke much more thought and time into their product, and I wouldn't disagree (although I can't paint worth anything) I think photography is still an art. When I think about art, I like to be inspired by those who have taken the time to produce genuine, quality work. If we as professional photographers, don't take the time to study our work and compare it with others and try to find ways to improve, we are short-changing our customers. I am continually striving each day to improve upon the quality of my product in many ways. I have purchased a new camera (the Canon 5d) several new lenses, (28 1.8mm, a 50 1.4mm, a 100 2.0mm, a 70-200 2.8mm IS and 17-55 2.8mm) I own a set of three studio lights, softboxes, reflectors, umbrellas and several quality canvas backdrops. I am putting a lot of money in my studio over the next three weeks in hopes of taking it to the next level. I also have a long list of camera equipment I want to buy in the future! I keep my website updated constantly, along with my blog, and I try to spend time with each session to produce a high-end product.
I will be the first to admit that I have a LOT of growing to do. I look at the work of Becker, www.beckersblog.com, Jessica Claire, www.jessicaclaire.net, Angela Swan, www.angelaswan.com, Open Field Photography, www.openfieldphotography.com, and even several people right in our area including Sarah Petty, www.sarahpetty.com, Nathan Sawatzky, www.nathansawatzky.com and Kyle Shultz, www.lifestorygallery.com. When I compare my work to these AMAZINGLY talented artists, I see major room for improvement.

So, If you are a client of mine, THANK you for the support and continual patience and compliments, it makes me feel so good when people acknowledge that they've seen a huge improvement in my work! I am ALWAYS open to thoughts, ideas, and suggestions, if I don't get feedback I can never improve.

Thank you to my wonderful assistant Jason. You are AMAZING and I am so blessed to have you working with me, you have an incredible talent!
Thank you to Stacey, you know why I am thanking you, you've been a great friend and client, and you too have an amazing painting talent, which I could never re-create. Everyone go to Catholic Charities' auction this weekend and bid on her breathtaking piece of furniture!
Thank you to my wonderful parents for supporting me in all of my decisions and lending a listening ear!
Thank you to all of my friends who have been so supportive and patient while I ignore them and continually put my clients first!
And, I'll thank my awesome boyfriend in advance for the great paint job I am sure he will do this weekend on the studio, I'll post photos!

When the sun goes down....

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What a good time this wedding is going to be on October 13!

Justin and Kelly

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Here is a video of Justin and Kelly. You may view their complete wedding album by going to www.studio7photos.lifepics.com and entering thomas as the event code!

Saturday!

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Ryan and Lisa Video

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I bought a program to make video, but I cannot figure out how to post it properly, so for now I will use blogger.com's video posting system!

Beautiful Morning!

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Flea to Fabulous

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I absolutely love Jodi's store!!! She's got the most amazing pieces of furniture ever! I am so excited that she will be helping me, along with Stacey, redo and upgrade my studio!! I can't wait to upload pics of the progress of the room, off to buy furniture! Check out Flea Market to Fabulous on the corner of Lawrence and Spring!

Paul and Shannon

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To view Paul and Shannon's complete wedding gallery, order prints, and watch a slideshow, visit www.studio7photos.lifepics.com and enter sailer as the event code!

It is fast and easy to order prints online, pay with a credit card, and have them shipped right to your door!

Enjoy!

Ryan and Lisa

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To view Ryan and Lisa's complete wedding gallery, watch a slideshow, and order prints, visit www.studio7photos.lifepics.com and enter martin as the event code!

Enjoy!

Good weekend!

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Brandon, Jen and I had a fabulous time at the Dave Matthews Concert on Sunday night, followed by an awesome trip to IKEA, my new favorite store!! I will be focusing this week on catching up on everyone's orders and getting things squared away before we get hit massively with weddings. If you have been trying to reach us, please don't give up. I am now back in town, and my BIRTHDAY is this weekend!! I will be 22. I feel old. Especially when I see clients like Georgie and Noah and Anabelle and how quickly they've grown up!

Thanks everyone for your continual support and patience!!

fun times........

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We couldn't have had better weather for Justin and Kelly's country wedding!!

Someone Like Me!

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I was browsing through my favorite photographer's website, thebecker.com and I came across this kid in his blog who is only 20 and does what I do! I was so excited! He is awesome, check out his blog at michaelblanchard.typepad.com!

Off to Pawnee for a beautiful wedding, and then to the Dave Matthews Concert on Sunday, I will be out of town Monday and will return calls when possible!

Fabulousness Part II.

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The Boll's

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Thanks!

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Thanks to my dear friend Jen for helping me out Saturday, we had a great time with Lisa and Ryan, whose honeymoon has been delayed due to Hurricane Dean. I did Jen's wedding in June and she has become a great friend, even though I almost killed her last night at the fair on the scary farris wheel ride, after forgetting our tickets......:) I hope everyone has a great day!

Favorite

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Amazing day!

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We had beautiful weather, a little rain, and an amazing time! My favorite quote: "we're the most gorgeous wedding party she's ever photographed and we are going to take her career straight to the top" Love you all!! More to come!!

And we're off.....

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Today's wedding is in Champaign! Last weekend was Peoria, next weekend is the middle of nowhere, then Bloomington, then Decatur!! Wow, I should just call myself a "mini" destination photographer :) I'll post some shots tonight, as always!

Runaway bride...just kidding!

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The Peterson Girls

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It was hot!! Have fun at school girls!!