We are BACK to BLOGGING!!!!

I know we haven't blogged in FOREVER!! But we are back and who better to start with than this favorite client! Here is a sneak peak from our session this morning just for mommy n daddy! Happy Birthday Payton!! See you next week for your second session..thats right this little Cutie Bug gets a second session...and why...cause she is Daddy's Princess thats why! :)

A few updates.... sorry it has been so long..

Sorry we have not updated in awhile, we have been swamped!! But we are on Face Book and update that regularly so check us out on there..Friend Request us and be able to get notices about savings and upcoming portrait specials!

Payton Anne

She is growing up so fast! While editing these images, we couldn't help but have a silly grin on our faces. She just brings a smile to everyone who sees her!

No matter the weather

This family was amazing even in the freezing cold! We got some amazing images despite the bitterness of fall.

Family, Family, and more Family.

So many Engagement Sessions!!!!

We look forward to doing everyone of your weddings coming up this next year!! We can't wait!

Jenna and her fam!!!!

I love this pictures...and it is a great family pictures for this group because they are a crazy bunch~I can say this because it is Jenna and her family! They were crazy!

I had to yell at Jenna to behave more than any other client ..LOL! But we had fun despite the cold windy day! Although Jenna insisted it was not windy..she needs to look up the definition of windy cause pretty sure her definition is not the same that Webster has..LOL!! Anyways Loved the family!

And a Happy Anniversary to Jenna for staying with us

(and putting up with us) for another Year!!!!

Love you!!

I love these two girls!!

Can't say they are not sisters!!

They look so much alike!!!

The Peterson family..well minus Rick

They came....All the way from Indiana!! Two months ago... I could have said they came all the way from Colorado!

And although that makes it sound like they came all the way for just photos..they didn't really....but then again they did!!

We are excited that they are back in our neck of the woods. Now although they are our dearest friends and came to visit as friends we did have to do a photo shoot. Evan and Madi have been my little models since...well I started Creative Candids (they were in diapers:))

But they moved almost two years ago and have been faithful to Creative Candids as there "Professional Photography studio" so here is a little from our "QUICK" photo shoot before heading out for the Fun night at Pizza Machine!

Here is a one of Madi and Even.....

Never know this picture maybe in a wedding slide show someday Hahahah.

Loved this family...

They braved the very very windy day and the cold and I think against the odds of weather..they turned out pretty good!!

Super Sweet Couple! John & Rachel

Congratulations Alyssa and Cassy!!!

I have a super sweet friend and many of you know her..Annette Gaddis...if you have a little girl from the age of 2-16 she was ... AKA Princess Wishes Owner!! And although every lil girl in the area misses Princess Wishes, we stand behind FAMILY TIME 100% and as the Gaddis family said goodbye to the store we support them in the new chapter of there families lives....Many of You may also know her two beautiful daughters Cassy and Alyssa..well they wrote and recorded this song. They have done an amazing job and we are all soooo proud of them and I hope all of you will take a moment and listen to it...we send out a special prayer to those men and woman who are so faithfully serving our country! GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILIES!!

Congratulations Girls!!! Your in our prayers!! The song is beautifully done!!!

http://www.thepriceofpeace.org/music.html

And don't forget to BUY the song to benefit those families here in IL!!!!!

Book your Family session today!!

We are booking up fast for our family sessions. If you are wanting those amazing Christmas cards that were sent out last year you better call and book your session today! If you call and book your session this week...Oct.20-Oct 25th. You will receive the creation of your Christmas card for free!!!

So Call soon!! 726-6523

LOTS OF POSTS!!!

OK.....So we posted ALOT of pictures and a few videos!! keep checking back as we catch up we will be posting more..daily. Make sure you scroll all the way down we posted ALOT!! :-)

And Thank You for all those of you have sent your Sympathy regarding the recent Loss of my grandmother, and thank you for giving me the grace of having off a week and half off while we attended to family! A week and half is soooo long during this busy time of year! But we are getting back on track and on top of things!!!

And a GREAT BIG THANK YOU & I LOVE YOU to JENNA!!! She was AMAZING during the week and half I had to take off! With out her I don't know what I would do. She is the best EVER!! Love you....D.Q!!!

Random Pics

Illinois Twins Club Convention! 80's Party.. Over 150 woman from all over the state of Il,

all of whom have either twins, triplets or more!!

Just a sneak peak at a couple of the many group shots we did!

Our Favorite model..Hillary!

Miss Pro!

Cutie - Ian!!! Look at those Eyes!

Super Fun Pictures.....


Yes...Jessie...I LOVE YOU TOO!!!

Darcie...we had a BLAST with you and your mom! Thanks for Choosing us!

More seniors as we start to wrap up the 2008 school year!!

Thanks for such a fun session Chelsea

SOUTHEAST VS. Taylorville

family

Love

The Best Friends and Neighbors EVER!!!

This photo session is bitter sweet...My whole family LOVES the McKennas and we have done there pictures for...well years!! And Pat has been the youth minister at Cherry Hills for 13 years!!! But they will be moving to Tennessee as soon as they sell there house ....(PLUG..1302 West Glenn Ave is for Sale..large family house in a great neighborhood)....anyways they have promised they will always come back for there Annual Family pictures...or bring me down there....YEA!!! I love the first few pictures... it is refreshing to see a couples who are still married after years of being together and still be playful and still in love!!

We will miss you guys deeply but we are grateful for the friendship we have shared in this season of our lives!

In our Hearts ALWAYS!!!

Two new sets of To-Be-Wed's

This one is for laughs. Our session started out with alot of help from the person on the bench behind these two! Only the three of us will know what went on. But it made for REAL smiles and lots of laughs!

Bailey and Jared

Lori and George

Melanie and Jason

Crystal and Kyle

Stevi and Blake

Only Stevi can pull off Red AirForce 1's with her wedding dress!

2009 seniors

Can you believe that its been a month since our last post! It seems like we just posted last week. Its been so busy that we are taking just a few minutes to try and give everyone a sample of what we have been doing the past few weeks. Seniors are coming from all over to Experience the Difference of Creative Candids~ We are so excited to have so many new Seniors from all around!

The Elliotts!!

Here are some of my Favorite little boys...I have photographed these little cuties since....well...in the womb!! Even did mom and dad's engagement pictures!

Aren't they Adorable!!!

And I can't photograph the two son's of Lindsay's Elementary School P.E Teacher and SHS Assistant Baseball coach with out pictures of baseballs being part of there theme...LOL

And here is the Big Man himself...

Everyone who knows (which everyone does know) Mr. Elliott LOVES him,

He is a great teacher, daddy, husband and friend.

Hilary & Blake=LOVE and Photos that ROCK!!

I love these guys! They are my AbSoLuTe FAVORITE couple in the world! They are so cute together and have so much fun. Plus they look AMAZING together!

We photographed them last year in the river and we still get amazing comments on there pictures.

Jenna and I celebrated her Birthday(HAPPY 23rd Birthday Jenna)... with these guys Saturday night and then pretty much hung out with them most of Monday! And we still didn't get all the pictures we wanted soooo we are doing another session to finish up here soon. Some of you may recognize Blake from WDBR and Hilary is a an amazing golfer and was the only amateur that played in the LPGA State Farm Classic at Panther Creek this past July!

Love this one because if you look close..they are advertising for me! This just may have to be our new business card!!LOL

A special THANKS to Jenna and Jessie for the AMAZING TATS!!! LOL

OK......this was the most fun session...we may have to repaint the studio after this session...ok well lets say we DID repaint the studio but now I have to repaint it again....splattered paint all over may not look very professional..... but it was a blast!!!

School is In but the Senior Sessions are still going Strong!

Another Desination Senior!! So much Fun!!

Another Senior...what a sweetie!!

And still More Seniors..

Playing Catch up

OK, so we all know this 2008 wedding season has not even begun to slow down. We have had SO many amazing weddings! We have had the opportunity of photographing so many amazing couples. Here are some samples of the past four weddings. Thanks to each of you for helping us capture your beautiful days!

Crystal and Chris

Stephanie and Brian

Jessica and Curtis

Keesha and Chance

Seniors 2009

So many Seniors to catch up on. Here are some peeks at some AMAZING sessions!

WoW!! What a great time we had with these girls! So Many more Pictures!

Sarah-SHG-Thanks for the Great Destination Senior Session!

Samantha! Thanks for sharing your Birthday with us..your session was AwEsOmE!!!

Hillary!!! Gotta Love Our Fav Girl!!

Sara you were AWESOME!!! What a great session we had!

Lots of sessions!!

So busy!! Thanks to everyone for being patient as we are tyring to get everyone done and give you a sneak peak as well. SENIORS...don't for get to call Tomorrow through Monday are the last days to sign up for the next DESTINATION Senior Session.
Call for details!! And to book your time slot. They are going fast and we only have a few more spots available!

Still working on more..will post soon.

This was no ordinary family session!! ;-)

Love when siblings come to us for Senior Pictures!! We were able to shoot Mindi's Brother a couple years back...both were fun to work with!

What a smile!!

What a fun blessing to be able to photograph newborn twins...they were perfect. And then we were able to do there pictures a few weeks later.

Last week I had to photograph a baby that had passed away...mom was only 23 weeks pregnant. It was a sad day but to know that the family will treasure these pictures in the months and years to come..makes it worth it! Ironically, it was on the anniversary of two of our own personal friends that also lost their babies...one at 20 weeks and the other 9 days old. It is reassuring to know that when we get to heaven we will meet all these little guys again!

But we are thankful that God's blessed this family with beautiful baby boys!!

Sooo meet Gavin & William!!

Favorite Clients...I love these girls...makes you feel special when your greeted with hugs!!

It's a small world. This client came down from the Chicago land area and we had friends in common!! They were sooo sweet!! I look forward to seeing them again!!

Another precious child!!! She was soooo cute!

The twins...a couple weeks older!!! ;-)

This was a CELEBRATING ADOPTION Session..we are sooo excited for the White Family!

What a CuTiE!!!

THE END!! LOL

Madison Paige

Ok......so I was finally able to take pictures of "My BaBy GiRl " -Madison.

We have been planning this shoot since school got out...guess you have to wait a bit for the GREAT picture sessions! I ordered this skirt SIX weeks ago just for this photo shoot. And it just came in!! I had all intentions of shooting her in a field but funny things happen!!!! And I figure why bother, We came up with a few other cooler locations...and these photos rock! It also helps that I have such a cutie for a daughter..who loves to smile and pose for the camera!

So the outfit was in and the hair done up (BY Amy at Sharpers Salon-lil plug for our favorite hairdresser)and my all time favorite model= the best photo shoot!!

She is growing up so fast. She loves to be in front of the camera (if you couldn't tell) but she also LOVES to be behind the camera. One day she will take over. Clients already are requesting for Madi to help out...as she entertains there kiddo's!

I know I am just a bias mom...but can I say..I think she is adorable!!