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Seven Simple Tips For Capturing Back-To-School Photos

August 15, 2011 By From The Editors 1 Comment

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Local photographer Melissa Waller gives us great ideas for those precious first-day-of-school photos

Filed Under: Reader Contributions Tagged With: back-to-school, kindergarten, Melissa Waller, photography, photos, teachers

New Baby At Home Or On the Way? Don’t Miss This Giveaway!

January 20, 2011 By From The Editors 39 Comments

Attention new moms: this giveaway is for you!

Filed Under: Blog, Giveaways Tagged With: babies, baby, giveaways, Meghan Miller Photography, photography

Tips for Taking Great Halloween Pics

October 27, 2010 By From The Editors 1 Comment

Who says taking Halloween photos of your little monsters has to be scary?

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Showing Their Spirit

March 8, 2010 By Amy L. Hatch Leave a Comment

Annalea Hart snapped this awesome pic of her family — a self-portrait no less — and entered it in our contest to win tickets to Sunday’s Illini basketball game.

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Take Your Best Shot: Preparing Your Kids for a Photo Shoot

January 22, 2010 By Laura Weisskopf Bleill Leave a Comment

Before my daughter’s first birthday photos were taken, I turned to local photographer for her expert advice on preparing your child for a photo shoot – whether it be with a professional, at the mall or in your own home.

Filed Under: Blog, Parenting Tagged With: chambana, champaign-urbana, children, family, photography, Shannon Leigh Anderson