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Bella | Senior Session Class of 2020

Bella has fun being in front of a camera & so this session with her was super easy breezy & creative! Bella totally brought her own style & self to this session on a chilly Saturday morning this past fall. Her first “look” very much mirrored Audrey Hepburn complete with a photo we took (it’s in this post so look for it!) that gave a heartfelt nod to Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Everything about the first half of Bella’s session screamed STYLE & the second half screamed FUN! Some of my personal favorites include this first one with the blue door (If you’ve followed me for long, you may have noticed that I have a thing for photographing in front of blue doors 😉 ) & all the black & white’s!!!

CONGRATULATIONS BELLA! I know this end of the year is probably not looking like anything your heart dreamed & imagined but if there’s one thing I learned about you from our time together is that you’ll make do with what you have with a smile! All the best to you Bella for your future!

Will | Senior Session Class of 2020

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I hope he won’t mind me saying this, but Will is a super sweet guy 😉 I first Will & his family several years ago when they had just purchased a new home & Leah Bond connected us! My guess is that was about 4-5 years ago so Will probably was in Jr High or just about to start high school. Anyway, my point is, I’ve gotten to watch him grow into a kind young man through the years. I’ve seen him & his family at several photo sessions since that first one & I was THRILLED when his mom, Karen, asked me to do his senior pictures. I also about cried when I suggested a historic neighborhood as our location & Karen told me that Will’s dad’s childhood home was in that same neighborhood! So OF COURSE we had to get a few pictures of Will in front of it!

I love all these pictures & I love how real & totally himself Will was in all of these. He’s a handsome young man & I’m hoping for the very best for him- pandemic or no pandemic! You’ve got this Will!!!!!!

Amelia | Senior Session Class of 2020

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Amelia & I had never met but her mom & had a phone date before her session to talk over things & I knew we all were going to click & have a great time with Amelia’s pictures- & we did!!! Amelia comes from a large family & so we got to talk about that which is fun since I grew up with 3 other siblings & we connected on having worked for the same restaurant 😉 Amelia was super calm & I loved her giggle & easy going personality. I felt like we’d all known each other then so much longer then just the time we had together at the session!

Amelia, I’m sure this school year is not ending as you wanted it but, I know you’ll come out of this season stronger & ready for what your future holds. I hope the best for you & know you’ll shine during this time! Hugs girl!!!

Amanda | Senior Session Class of 2020

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I’ve been photographing Amanda since she was 15! Maybe, 14 years old, but I know at least 15 😉 It was quite the honor & just plain crazy that it was time to do her senior pictures. She & her family have a special place in my heart. (HERE’S pictures of our last session together.) Amanda was so easy going for this session & her sister Hannah is actually in a picture but she’s hiding behind a canvas so you can’t see her 😉 But you can guess in which photo she is in!

Amanda is a creative in many ways. She sings, plays instruments & is a talented artist as you’ll see in this post! But she’s also a good friend to many, a great big sister & a helpful daughter. She works hard & always seems to be excited & focused at what she’s working on.

Amanda, I am & your family & friends are SUPER proud of you. God has done great things in your life & no pandemic is going to stop His plan for you. Keep your heart & ears focused on Him

Here are some of my favorites from Amanda’s session last fall!

Jahda | Senior Session Class of 2020

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I LOVED working with Jahda & doing her pictures! She had some fun outfits & specific requests when it came to locations & together it was so fun dreaming up her photo session! I introduced her to one of my very FAVORITE places to do sessions at, a local greenhouse. And I tried out a fun, new place on the edge of town that had windmills- which she loves!

Girl, I know that this year is not starting off nor is your high school year ending how you thought it would be, but I know one thing. Your family & friends are SOOOO proud of you & together we are celebrating your accomplishment! Go & shine & do big things girl!

An Open Letter of HOPE to My People

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“Hope” is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –
And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops – at all –“
– Emily Dickinson

A post regarding the Naomi Elizabeth Photography 2020 season was supposed to happen in February. It didn’t because we ended having a huge scare with our Little Wilcox #3 I’m carrying.

Then I was supposed to send out the info two weeks & we all know what’s been happening in our town, state, nation & world.

Both times I paused, for various reasons, in sending it.

But now I feel I should share it.

Before I go any further, I want to say I am not posting this without first praying & thinking through my words. I am NOT trying to sell anything. Not my service as a photographer, nothing. I don’t feel that in this current season we are ALL in, that pushing my services as a photographer is something I should do.

I do believe in with all my heart is that MEMORIES MATTER. That has been my heart since Day 1 of my photography business. They matter & the best way to remember them is to record them.

I also believe in HOPE. I believe in the HOPE of my Savior & Lord Jesus Christ. And I believe in the HOPE of the future.

I am sharing on my blog HERE the dates of my mini session themes & dates for 2020. I am also sharing my 2020 Photography Calendar complete with my maternity leave. Obviously this is ALL subject to change because of where our nation is & my pregnancy. But with ALL my heart, I have HOPE that Mom & Me Minis will happen this year (even if we reschedule them until later this spring). With ALL my heart I have HOPE that your little’s one year session can happen this spring. That your maternity session can happen early spring. I have HOPE.

At this point, I don’t feel it’s the time to officially open up signup for Mom & Me Mini’s. You can see the dates on the blog & plan & prepare to get one. You can always send me an email to say you’re REALLY wanting one. I hope that the first week of April I will have more direction on if I can still use the location I have reserved & see what our state’s rules on gathering at that time are. (Some parts of our nation have closed city parks even, so we will see how things go here in IL.)

But I have HOPE my friends. And I pray you have too.

Let me HOPE with you. If you’re hoping for a session in 2020, feel free to email me (naomi@naomielizabethphotography.com). I mean, just being honest, it’d be nice to “talk” to someone 😉 And I want to HOPE WITH you. Nobody is making any set plans around here 😉 But we can HOPE together.

There are all the resources out there to help you spend time with your kids during this time. All the lists of movies to watch on Disney+. All the easy recipes to cook now. I’m SO thankful for all of that. So this post isn’t going to be full of those things because I know you can find it elsewhere.

BUT if you are looking for HOPE & aren’t sure where to find it, email me! I can tell you about the HOPE I have.

I am so thankful for all of you. You’re my people, not just clients.

I want to help spread that HOPE & so you’ll probably see some new posts from past sessions on my facebook page & the blog. I’m way behind on blogging & had meant to do that in February & March anyway. So know I’m posting & sharing to spread HOPE & not to just act like nothing has happened or is happening.

I HOPE to see you soon! Keep in touch & be HOPEFUL for updates!

(OK, just one more HOPE word use 😉 )
HOPING with you!

Naomi Wilcox

PS I’ve done a few facebook videos sharing my journey of organizing our family legacy through photos. You can find them HERE & HERE. I’ve also gotten lots of comments thru facebook & Instagram asking about the photo books I’ve made (here’s a glimpse of my girls looking at them). I plan to share about that process soon to because what better time to organize your personal photos then now 😉

PSS The pictures I used in this post specifically remind me of HOPE! 😀

2020 Mini Sessions & 2020 NEP Calendar!

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*Please note this blog post was written before the virus hit our nation. You can read my “An Open Letter of HOPE to My People” on my blog HERE. These dates are very tentative as changes are daily occurring. To stay informed join my e-newsletter list. Click HERE to join in.

Here it is friends! The list of Mini Sessions I will be offering in 2020! Keep reading for more info about each individual mini session theme/date! Also, I’m sharing my entire 2020 NEP Calendar (months I’m accepting sessions, when my maternity leave begins/ends etc) since things are a bit different this year with us expecting our third child (read more about that HERE)!

2020 MINI SESSION DATES

Mom & Me – TBA (as of April 8)

Summer Family Mini’s – TBA (as of April 8)

Back-to-School Mini’s for Homeschooling Families – September 19, 25 & 26

With our baby’s due date being in early August, dates for Back2School Minis are tentative but this is my best guess & I think they’re good guesses! I will send an email after the baby comes to confirm or change the dates to give enough time for families to plan. I LOVE Back2School Mini’s so they WILL be happening!!!

Fall Mini’s –TBA in October & November

I will be scheduling Fall Mini’s this year like I’ve never before so be on the lookout for that!

I consider those on my e-newsletter list to be “my people” & “my people” find out when I release signups for mini sessions first! Plus you get first dibs on signing up for a spot! Click HERE to join in. Please note that all dates are subject to change especially with Little Wilcox #3 coming! (If you’re not quite sure what a mini session is or if it fits your specific needs, I’ve written a blog post that’s HERE that you can read ALL the details about them.)

Mini Sessions are offered on a first come, first serve basis. I only offer these at specific times of the year & they are typically between 20-30 minutes. If you’re wanting individual portraits of your children or multiple wardrobe changes, a full session would be a better option for you! Please feel free to email me with any questions!

Now on to the Naomi Elizabeth Photography 2020 Calendar:

MAY ~ Tentatively BOOKING!
JUNE ~ NOW BOOKING!
EARLY JULY ~ NOW BOOKING
AUGUST ~ Maternity Leave
SEPTEMBER ~ TBA of when I’ll have sessions in September but email me to get on my September wait-list!
OCTOBER – NOVEMBER ~ NOW BOOKING!
DECEMBER ~ NOW BOOKING Newborn & Fresh 48 only
My Birth Photography availability is closed until further notice J

Fall 2018 Mini Session Favorites!

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Every year the fall season brings some of my favorite families & people in front of my camera! Fall of 2018 didn’t disappoint! I LOVE these people!!!

Fall 2019 Mini Sessions!

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It’s that time of year AGAIN! Time to plan for the fall & choose a fall mini photography session date! I am offering two different dates for my Fall Mini’s- October 19 & November 2. (If neither of these dates work for your needs, I am offering Christmas Mini Sessions & you can read all about those HERE.) And please make sure you read THIS POST for a few changes I’ve made to my mini sessions in 2019.

If you’re not quite sure if a Mini Session fits your needs, THIS POST will help you decide that!

OK! On to the juicy details!

Location: Same as last years! (Click HERE to view some of my favorite images from last fall!)
Dates are October 19 & November 2 (Grab a spot HERE!)
20 minute interactive mini photo session
15-20 professionally edited photos
Examples of photos include: several family poses, several of the children together, pictures of parents/significant others together, pictures of each parent/guardian with all children.
Each session is $150.00 (After 6 members of an immediate family, there is a $15.00 cost per additional person.)
A $25.00 deposit is required to officially secure your spot. The remainder balance of $125.00 is due at the time of your session. Your deposit can be paid online through an invoice I’ll email you. If the deposit isn’t paid within a certain time, the spot will automatically become open for another client to take it. The remainder fee has to be paid paid by the time of the mini session.
You will receive a few images from your session via your email as a preview. The full gallery & print release will be delivered via an online gallery where you can download them & print them wherever you choose within three weeks. You can also share this gallery with friends & family to download as well at no extra charge.
As we get closer to the mini session date, you’ll receive an email from me with the location of our mini sessions & other details.
Email me at naomi@naomielizabethphotography.com with any questions you may have!

SAVE YOUR SESSION HERE!

Sibling 2019 Mini Sessions

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“I just want a picture of all my kids smiling & looking at the camera!” says just about every momma to me 🙂 And now that I’m a mom of two, YES that can be a difficult thing to make happen! So let ME do that for you!

This year I am offering Sibling Mini Sessions!!! Here below are the details including pricing info & the link to sign up. I only have 4 spots! These are PERFECT for the family that just wants pictures of the kids this year & will be skipping family pictures & wants to get ahead of the busy fall schedule.

Friday, September 6 SAVE YOUR SPOT HERE. Rain Day if needed will be Sunday, September 8.

If you’re not quite sure if a Mini Session fits your needs, THIS POST will help you decide that!

Location: TBA in Bloomington-Normal
20 minute interactive mini photo session
15-20 professionally edited photos
Examples of photos include: several poses of each child alone, several poses of all siblings together, several poses of groupings of siblings (ie sisters together, brothers together)
Each session is $100.00 & covers 4 total siblings. (After 4 children, there is a $15.00 cost per additional person.)
A $25.00 deposit is required to officially secure your spot. The remainder balance of $75.00 is due at the time of your session. Your deposit can be paid online through an invoice I’ll email you. If the deposit isn’t paid within a certain time, the spot will automatically become open for another client to take it. The remainder fee will be paid by the time of the mini session.
You will receive a few images from your session via your email as a preview. The full gallery & print release will be delivered via an online gallery where you can download them & print them wherever you choose within three weeks. You can also share this gallery with friends & family to download as well at no extra charge.
As we get closer to the Siblings Mini Sessions date, you’ll receive an email from me with the location of our mini sessions & other details. Email me at naomi@naomielizabethphotography.com with any questions you may have!
Only 3 spots! Save your session HERE. Once you signup, you’ll receive an email confirmation from me within 48 hours.