Some more from Canada's capital city...

Last week I posted a few of our photos from our trip to Ottawa... we've been getting through them slowly but surely.  Keep an eye out for a massive increase of photos and prints for sale on our website.  More photos coming soon!

Mer Bleue Conservation Area, Ottawa

Mer Bleue Conservation Area, Ottawa

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Downtown Ottawa

Off the Rideau Canal, Ottawa

Sparks St., Ottawa

Berries at the Byward Market, Ottawa

Gatineau Park, Gatineau Quebec

Hog's Back Falls, Ottawa

Parliament Library, Ottawa

Parliament, Ottawa

Ottawa!

We just returned from a trip to Ottawa -- Canada's capital city.  Cash and I fell in love with the city's architecture, natural sights, incredibly friendly people, and the ridiculously good food!  We've been posting loads of photos for our 6,300 followers on Google+ (our new favorite social media site), but don't want the blog or facebook followers to feel left out... so here are a bunch of our favorites from the trip so far!  Many more coming soon!

A bathroom in Queens

NYC has some spectacular restaurants.  After an incredible meal at a restaurant in Queens, my friend recommended I check out the bathroom and bring my camera... not a traditional request.  The colors, textures, and overall design in this bathroom were fantastic.  

I only felt a little self-conscious :-)

Summer in the Mid

I once read an article in a photography magazine that boldly claimed there is nothing to photograph (as far as landscapes) in the Midwest.  I wholeheartedly disagree.  Here are a few photos from the sunset last night just outside Paris, IL...  
I'm lucky to live in such a beautiful place.

Chicago in Black and White

Last week we took a little trip to Chicago...  we visited the Art Institute of Chicago, checked out the infamous bean, and ate some ridiculously good Ethiopian food!  Here are a few of my favorite shots from the trip -- all in Black and White to help set off the textures of the city!

Melissa & Jacob - Sneak Preview!

Last Saturday was a beautiful day of celebration for the wedding of Melissa Mihalko and Jacob Lynch of Paris, Illinois!  We got to know this special couple at their engagement shoot last month, and  were so excited to get to spend their big day with them!  To send them off in style for their honeymoon in Jamaica, we put together this little sneak preview of their wedding day.  Enjoy!

Congratulations again to Mr. and Mrs. Lynch!  Have fun on the beach!

Puppies Large and Small!

Last week we had two incredible Pet Portrait Sessions in New York to benefit Animal Haven - a non-profit animal adoption center in NYC!


The first session, featuring Brodie the Pitbull, and his owner Sara, took place in Rockwood Hall Park, in Sleepy Hollow, NY.  This former Rockefeller estate gave us loads of opportunities to catch Brodie doing what he does best -- running, flopping, and cheesing for the camera.  Check out the sneak preview of Brodie and Sara's session!

Our second session featured an adorable Boston Terrier named Rogue, and her owner Melissa.  We met on the steps of the New York Public Library, and explored the city from a pup's eye view.  We made sure to stop off at some of the favorite and iconic NYC tourist locations like the public library, window shopping on 5th avenue, and Rockefeller Plaza.  Rogue was a great sport and commanded attention everywhere she went!  Take a look at the sneak preview of Rogue and Melissa's session!

We love Pet Portrait Sessions, and were so excited for the opportunity to feature these amazing pups while also benefiting an incredible place like Animal Haven!  

We can't wait to do this again soon!

Thanks to Sara & Brodie, Melissa & Rogue, and to 

Josh Blye for helping us organize the sessions!

For more information about Pet Portraits, or to set up a similar fundraising opportunity for your non-profit organization, contact us at (217)686-4366!

Thanks for stopping by!