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Its time to vote for your favorite fresh face! Due to the limited number of entries I have combined them all into one category. There will be one grand prize winner and the remaining non-winning families instead of receiving half off a session fee each family will receive a coupon good for a standard session fee and 20% off standard prints (8×10 and smaller). That is a $50 value! (plus the added savings on prints)

For all other rules please refer to the Fresh Faces tab above.

Voting will run thru Monday June 14th at 8PM CST

Voting is allowed once per day per IP address.

In the event of a tie, the top 3 voting getting entries will be submitted to a panel of photographers for final voting decision.

Thank you to all the submitted entries………. good luck! and spread the word to family and friends to vote for your fav!

Today was the Grand Opening Celebration at the Pet Supplies “Plus” store in Sterling IL – Northland Mall

Lots of activites, vendors, food and fun……..

Free nail trims were just one of the services that happened there today.

So many cute dogs brought their owners to the store to buy some snacks and supplies……..

Some small, some big……..  Some rode in the carts and some walked around sniffing out the potential new foods.

Hope everyone had a great time!

Here are just a few of the pics I took today.

Starting Sunday May 16th there will be Pet Photography in the back room from noon – 3pm.

Appointments recommended.  Walk-ins Welcome!

Sign up sheet available at the store.

Saturday May 8th from 11am – 2 pm

I will be out at Northland Mall in Sterling

for the GRAND OPENING of Pet Supplies Plus store.


Then beginning May 16th there will be

Pet Photography hours every other Sunday at the store from Noon – 3pm

Appointments are recommend but walk-ins welcome if time allows.

This is a joint effort between Little Pals Photography and Photography by Heather Lanell.

UPCOMING DATES FOR PET PHOTOGRAPHY:
Sunday’s
May 16th
May 30th
June 13th
June 27th

Stop out and this weekend and say HI!  Bring your pets and join in on the fun!

Hope to see you there!

Just look for the girls with the cameras!

AND Dont forget to sign up for your pet photography session!

For more info email lorilee@littlepalsphotography.com or call 815-499-2329

Congratulations to the happy couple Rachel & Ken!

Their wedding took place on Saturday in a quaint little church just outside of Dixon. The weather decided to fool us, it was supposed to be a partly cloudy but beautiful day…… turned into a windy spitting rain day which kept us indoors for formals instead of heading to a park for some fun bridal party pics. After a few minor technical issues (thanks for your patience everyone) we managed to complete the formals. The rain stopped long enough for us to get a few pics outside of the church before heading off to the reception.

The Maid of Honor is a fellow photographer who traded services with me. She was the photographer for my brother’s wedding in August that I was a bridesmaid in…….. :) Nice to have friends!

Here is a few sneak peeks of the day………








Well it is that time of year again! Dance recitals…….. every young girls dream to be on the stage coming true.

This year happens to be the first time my little one will be following in her older sister’s footsteps and performing on stage.

I am certain there will be tears in my eyes as I see my youngest on stage just as there was for my oldest daughter each and every time she performed. It never gets old. And you never can check those emotions at the door. There is something so special and touching about seeing your children showing off their independence, confidence and lets not forget those adorable little costumes!

Speaking of costumes….. we picked her very first dance recital costume this past week. So of course being a mom with all her own studio equipment I had to take the opportunity to get some pictures for the memory book! Here is some we captured today. Isn’t she the most adorable thing ever? Well yes I am a bit biased because she is mine, but I am ok with that! :)

Tonight we headed to the Historic Dixon Theatre in Dixon IL for the Switchback concert. Marty & Brian put on quite a show.  All ages were there emjoying the show.  My youngest was kicking up her heels in the aisle.

Here are a few pics from this evenings show.

You can read more about Switchback on their website  www.waygoodmusic.com

Wow!  Hopefully everyone made their way outside to see that big beautiful moon on Friday

Here is a quick snap I got of the Wolf Moon! Maybe not NASA quality image but definitely a keeper!

With Valentines Day just around the corner

Its time to think about what to get for that special person in your life.

Why not pick up a gift certificate towards a photography session?

Whether its for having the family pictures updated

or maybe you are expecting a new little one soon,

there is always an occasion to celebrate and remember.

And why not sweeten the deal since it is the holiday for sweet things……..

Purchase a gift certificate by Valentines Day 2-14-2010 and get extra bonus…..

  • Purchase a Gift Certificate for Session fee only and get 10% off your print purchases*

or

  • Purchase a Gift Certificate for Session fee and a minimum $100 print credit  gets you 15% off your print purchases*

or

  • Purchase a Gift Certificate for Session fee and a minimum $250 print credit gets you 20% off your print purchases*

* discount off print purchases applies to the current prices at the time of your session.

Sessions do not have to be scheduled at time of gift certificate purchase.

If you have an upcoming need but not ready to schedule that session

you can purchase the gift certificates for yourself and save!

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For the second year in a row I have photographed the final dress rehearsal for the LSSI – Seeing Stars Program.

Heather Krick does an amazing job putting together a fabulous show. The cast has many regulars who come back each year and put in many hours of practice in just a few short months to put on these shows to benefit a wonderful organization. www.lssi.org

I have nearly 700 images from the show and it was so hard narrowing down my choices to share with you. I felt it only fitting that since opening night was on Friday the 13th (which totally had no effect on this great crew) to share 13 images.

Cast members dont forget to email me if you are interested in purchasing the CD of the show images! Contact me for more details lorilee@littlepalsphotography.com

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Well I have to say this is the largest size I have ever had printed from one of my photos…….

Here is my photo merge for the billboard

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And a picture of the billboard that is up at the corner of Lynn Blvd & E. Lincolnway.

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If you live in the area you should definitely check out this show……. Amazing Cast…… Amazing Choreography……….. and of course it is to benefit a GREAT organization.
Click here for Seeing Stars This show benefits programs for www.lssi.org in Lee & Whiteside counties.

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