Emily | Crystal Lake IL High School Senior Photographer

Buzzzzzzz!  At the start of Emily's session, I leaned on a tree and got stung by a bee!  OUCH!

Emily will be attending college in Arizona and is looking forward to the warm, dry weather.  A big part of her high school years have been spent as the manager for the D155 swim team.  She did a fantastic job, and at the year-end banquet, you could tell that all of the guys on the team have a lot of respect and appreciation for her.  Emily loves the outdoors, and we had a beautiful (HOT!) day for it!

NEW CLOTHING INSPIRATION COLLECTIONS | Crystal Lake Family Photographer

CLOTHING INSPIRATION - Crystal Lake Family Photographer

Spring is just arriving here in Northern Illinois, and what a perfect time for a new family portrait! To provide some inspiration, each month we will show you a new collection. Take a look at these beautifully coordinated chocolate browns, toasted almonds sprinkled with just the right amount of berries!  Yum!    

CLOTHING INSPIRATION -  COLLECTION 1

Or would this collection be a better fit for your family?  Gunsmoke grey, sage green with some refreshing robin egg blue...wouldn't your family look fantastic in these colors?  Watch for our monthly clothing inspiration and plan your next family portrait session!

CLOTHING INSPIRATION -  COLLECTION 2

Schedule your family portrait session today!  Studio:  815-404-1790

David & Janice - September 18, 2009

DAVID & JANICE STRETCH

http://www.tonyaprophotography.net

I absolutely adore weddings! Witnessing a couple in LOVE, committing before their family and friends that they will love one another in good times and bad, for better or worse, until the end of their life. LOVE is an emotion that touches me deeply, and I seem to dry a few tears at every wedding!

As I photograph a wedding, it is my desire to tell a story of LOVE that can be told over and over again. One of my recent weddings with David & Janice was no exception. I just received this email from them and thought I would share it with you:


Tonya,

Dave and I are ecstatic with our wedding pictures! You have a special knack. We appreciate your energetic and fresh approach to photography. Your enthusiasm for what you do is contagious.

Your photojournalistic style brought wonderful results. When we came to your studio to view our pictures, we felt like we were reliving a very beautiful day. You showed us what our wedding looked like to our family and friends, something that we could not have seen on our own.

Your professionalism was evident, not only in the photographs, but also in the way you worked with us. From our first meeting to the final review you were flexible, thorough, and offered many thoughtful suggestions. Your business skills and marketing techniques are impressive, particularly so because they benefit your clients as well as you. It was a pleasure working with you.

We have many wonderful photographs to look at for the rest of our lives, thanks to you. We will gladly recommend you to anyone we know who has a special event that they want to photograph.

We will be forever grateful,
Janice and Dave Stretch
September 2009

Yes, LOVE is a beautiful thing!

Ava - 6 Months

Ava was bright and bubbly for her 6-month session! She can sit up with just a few wobbles, and she has a contagious smile! It was a joy to spend time with Ava and her mom!

Grayce's Baptism Portrait

Grayce is the very first client to have her portrait taken in my new space! This area is larger than my previous area, which allows for flexibility and fun during indoor portrait sessions!
A very special occasion made even more meaningful with this gown as it was her mother's. It's beautiful!

Grayce

Babies are so beautiful! I had the privilege of photographing sweet, little Grayce. She is adorable, sleepy and tiny. Welcomed by her parents and big brother, Myles, on December 18th.

Beautiful Children

These beautiful children were fully of energy and Christmas joy when we got together for their portrait session. A 2-year old and two 7-month olds kept myself and their two moms moving and singing for the duration. Each child...unique and amazing. I have the privilege of being their family photographer, so you'll see these cuties grow up in photos!

Ava

Ava just turned three months old, and I spent some time at her home yesterday. Her sister, Hannah, and brother, Luke, were cheerful and fun. Hannah, a budding artist, has a large collection of clay miniatures she created, and they are amazing! She designed a clay camera for me while I was there. Thank you, Hannah! I wanted to eat the ice cream cone, doughnut and candy cane she made! Luke was full of energy and having a sword fight with an invisible dragon while Mom and I played with sweet baby Ava. What a joy to spend time with such a beautiful family!

Brandon & Heidi - September Wedding

Brandon & Heidi had a beautiful, outdoor wedding in September. It began with an intimate, private ceremony and dinner on Friday followed by a gorgeous, outdoor reception on Saturday. Two amazing days in a row! The immediate and extended family members and friends were all kind and friendly people. What a privilege it was for me to be part of their special day!