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  • Welcome to the Imaginate Photography blog!…

    Imaginate Photography is based in Normal, IL... Here on the blog, I love sharing previews from recent sessions, telling you about my amazing clients, as well as keeping you up to date on events and specials..

    I'm Bridget...Owner of Imaginate Photography, photographer, wife, mother of 3, and a follower of Christ.. I'm passionate about life.. I hope to share that w/ you too!

    Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your stay! =)

February Special | Sweetest Sesssions

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Macro Monday | PINK

In honor of my middle child’s 3rd birthday today… Her favorite color is PINK.  And do we ever have pink, pink, and more pink everywhere… Happy birthday, Ashlyn!

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9 Month Old, Baby J | Normal, IL Baby Photographer

I had SUCH a great time w/ baby J and his parents… He could not be a happier, smiley, adorable 9 month old baby.  Truly brings joy to my heart and reminds me what photographing babies is all about..  What a blessing you have, Rob & Michelle!  :)

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Victoria MeyerJanuary 25, 2012 - 2:18 PM

Beautiful family!!

HollyJanuary 25, 2012 - 7:28 PM

Yay, Rob & Michelle!

6 Month Old, Baby L | Bloomington Normal Baby’s First Year Photographer

This baby girl was all smiles & sweetness for her six month portraits.. I loved it!  It helped having her big sister around.  Baby L sure loved watching her..  A special bonus was getting big hugs & cuddles from big sister too… Thank you for being such a great, little model, L!  <click here to...

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Victoria MeyerJanuary 24, 2012 - 10:20 PM

She is such a cutie!! Love her outfit!!

Ashley & BryanJanuary 24, 2012 - 11:10 PM

We need a big copy of the one of her sitting up and smiling. SO CUTE!! :)

TaniaJanuary 25, 2012 - 5:15 AM

Love this! What a cutie! :)

ConnieJanuary 25, 2012 - 7:15 AM

What precious little cutie pies.

Tammy JohnsonJanuary 25, 2012 - 7:56 AM

What a doll!! And she has an awesome laugh to go with the smile!

SandyJanuary 25, 2012 - 10:59 AM

What a cute smile Miss Lydia! Definitely can tell that I am “not” holding you..lol

Macro Monday

A little bit of funky today… Have a great week!

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Newborn Baby L | Newborn Baby Photographer Bloomington Normal Illinois

This newborn baby girl belongs to friends of mine.. She was such a calm, relaxed baby.  Didn’t sleep much throughout her session, but was so quiet and just took in all of her surroundings.  I got plenty of snuggle time w/ her Thank you for sharing your precious angel w/ me, Ted & Nicki!  I think...

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Victoria MeyerJanuary 18, 2012 - 10:21 AM

AW!! What a beautiful family!! Baby L is such a little doll!!

3 Month Old, Baby H | Central Illinois Baby Photographer

Sometimes I am smitten by my clients… This baby boy?  Yep, him too… How can you resist big blue eyes, and gummy smiles?  I can’t, that’s for sure.. And check out his super cute tie.  Made by his mommy!  Love it!  Thanks for being such an awesome baby boy, H His silly faces are hysterical!

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KristinaJanuary 16, 2012 - 5:23 PM

Look at those eyes! Too cute!

SamanthaJanuary 16, 2012 - 5:33 PM

These pictures are great!! The perfect moments are captured here.

LauraJanuary 16, 2012 - 5:37 PM

He is the most precious thing ever! I love him and the photos are awesome!

ArielJanuary 16, 2012 - 5:39 PM

I love the profile shot!

JessicaJanuary 16, 2012 - 5:52 PM

he’s adorable!!

Patricia PeakeJanuary 16, 2012 - 8:51 PM

My handsome grandson. Thank you for taking such wonderful pictures of him. Love his blue eyes, just like his Nana's. : )

MistyJanuary 16, 2012 - 9:46 PM

ADORABLE, I love his blue eyes!!! hes got the most adorable smile!! you guys make an adorable family!! <3

MelindaJanuary 16, 2012 - 9:50 PM

awe he is so sweet!

KaraLynnJanuary 16, 2012 - 11:52 PM

Love it! His eyes are incredible!

ToneeJanuary 17, 2012 - 8:47 AM

Adorable pictures! What a cutie!

Erin CostonJanuary 17, 2012 - 9:03 AM

He is so cute. Love those eyes.

JodiJanuary 17, 2012 - 10:11 AM

What a beautiful family!

jolynn819January 17, 2012 - 10:13 AM

What a beautiful family !

ErickaJanuary 17, 2012 - 10:34 AM

Love the pics and the tie :)

Jen ReeceJanuary 17, 2012 - 11:34 AM

SO adorable. The eyes do look amazing :)

AninaJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:55 PM

Great pics !!!!!!

RuthJanuary 17, 2012 - 3:54 PM

Awesome pictures! They look great!

HollyannJanuary 17, 2012 - 8:40 PM

He is so darn cute! Those eyes are brought out so beautifully!

AmeliaJanuary 18, 2012 - 10:27 AM

Love these!!!

KarenJanuary 18, 2012 - 8:07 PM

Some amazing photos. Wsh you were in Ohio and old photograph my son.

courtney dJanuary 18, 2012 - 8:36 PM

Love him!!

ErinJanuary 19, 2012 - 1:42 PM

He is so precious!

Macro Monday

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Mr. A Turns Two | Illinois Toddler Photographer

This little guy is so stinking cute… It really seems like it was just yesterday when we did his newborn portraits.  I’m always so excited to see him and his sweet family.  He brings along his grandparents too.. Love them!  Mr. A, you have become THE most handsome, two year old, little boy.  I know...

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JessicaJanuary 14, 2012 - 9:40 PM

Bridget – These turned out amazing as always! Thanks so much!!!

NannyJanuary 15, 2012 - 7:25 PM

WOW – you did it again Girl. You have such a wonderful talent to always bring out the best in our little fella

CraigJanuary 16, 2012 - 11:33 AM

Great pics!

VickiJanuary 16, 2012 - 11:42 AM

Absolutely adorable. Love the big blue eyes and the "big boy" outfits.

Barb FJanuary 16, 2012 - 11:54 AM

Oh my gosh he is getting soooo big! He is such a little man! I love these pictures!
She did a really nice job!

Aunt JessieJanuary 16, 2012 - 12:37 PM

While all of the photos are AMAZING, as always! My favorite is the 2nd one. It's his mischievous face!

Sarah BJanuary 16, 2012 - 12:46 PM

Oh, he is a DOLL!!!!!

JennJanuary 16, 2012 - 12:46 PM

Jess – He is so darn ADORABLE!!! Love these pictures!!

HeatherJanuary 16, 2012 - 12:49 PM

I LOVE his serious look pose with the hands in the pockets!! Such a cute little man!!

DawnJanuary 17, 2012 - 8:20 AM

He has the MOST beautiful eyes! He and Laney Bell will make such a beautiful couple some day! lol We have dibs on him first :)

LisaJanuary 17, 2012 - 10:28 AM

OMG I just love the pose with his hand in his pocket. Lookin' like a big boy. So so adorable. Too cute!!

JessaJanuary 17, 2012 - 10:32 AM

Absolutely LOVE the pics of you guys! Auggie is soooooo dang cute and so photogenic!!! You have one nice looking family!

Cheryl T.January 17, 2012 - 10:33 AM

Jess — Your little guy is an absolutely beautiful child. Two is such a fun age and these pictures reflect that perfectly!

PattiJanuary 18, 2012 - 10:07 AM

He is not only ADORABLE, but this child is baby einstein!!! Just precious!!!

AngieJanuary 18, 2012 - 10:18 AM

What a cuite, Nanny is very proud!!! Thanks for sharing Dawn

AndyJanuary 19, 2012 - 8:13 PM

This was a fun set. You spoiled him a bit. I can’t wait to see the rest. As always you did a great job with him.

January Special!

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Tyson & Mandy, Engagement | Normal, IL Engagement Photographer

I had a great time w/ Tyson & Mandy for their engagement pictures..  Miss Mandy is a former high school senior that I’ve photographed.  I was thrilled to hear of her engagement!  They were true sports, and really had fun w/ their session.  I love when couples put their trust in me when I tell...

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MichelleJanuary 11, 2012 - 10:30 AM

Great pics as usual, Bridget. Mandy, you and Ash had the same idea with the red coat :-) – looks good. And of course, Congratulations!!

MandyJanuary 11, 2012 - 11:09 AM

YAAYY! Im soo excited with how they turned out! I love them and can't wait to see the rest! Thanks soo much Bridget!

MandyJanuary 11, 2012 - 4:12 PM

Thanks Michelle! Actually i kinda of copied Ash a little haha :) hope she doesnt care and thanks!

Miss Lucy, Hope Portraits | Illinois Child Photographer

Meet Miss Lucy… She is quite the special little girl.  Lucy’s parents are from the same small town area that I grew up in, and their sweet girl was diagnosed w/ cancer on 12/26 of 2010.  I was so excited to meet Lucy and do some “Hope” portraits for her.  She is now four and...

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Annie BrockJanuary 10, 2012 - 4:23 PM

I love these photo's of Miss Lucy. Being a Photographer myself I am so happy that there are people like you out there to make these family's life's just a little brighter by giving them these beautiful protraits. May God bless you in all you do.

altaxpintuJanuary 11, 2012 - 5:48 AM

Lovely pictures and very cute kid.

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Brian & Ashley, Engagement | Naperville, IL Engagement Photographer

One of Ashley’s questions before their engagement session, “Would a red coat look okay for pictures?”  My answer:  ABSOLUTELY!  Pops of color are awesome, especially when the surroundings are more neutral this time of year.. Hope she agrees after seeing the images, that it was a perfect choice Brian & Ashley first met on the...

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MomJanuary 3, 2012 - 7:28 PM

The first two pics are my favorite. I love the last one as well and the one where you are holding hands in front of the school. Oh heck, I like them all.

Nicole GassJanuary 3, 2012 - 7:31 PM

These are really cute! I love that you got one in front of the Lantern! :-)

KarenJanuary 3, 2012 - 7:33 PM

The first one is my favorite, the last one is as well. I love the one in front of the college, holding hands. Oh heck, I like them all.

SherylJanuary 3, 2012 - 8:54 PM

Addy says “Ashy, Ashy, Ashy, Ashy, Ashy…” for every picture. :) Sorry Bryan she hasn’t mastered your name yet. Cute pics!

ChristinaJanuary 3, 2012 - 11:06 PM

Fantastic pics! Great call on the red coat!

AnthonyJanuary 4, 2012 - 9:01 AM

Congrats Bryan! Can't wait for the big day.

BubbaJanuary 4, 2012 - 9:05 AM

The fact that you took a few pictures in front of the Lantern amaze me. I love it.

Keith HansenJanuary 4, 2012 - 9:09 AM

Bryan with a "Y" A.J.MackayfromTampaBayF.L.A. checking in… Been a long time since the PS2 tour. Congratulations my man! Absolutely beautiful bride to be you have there! You two look so completely happy and in love. My wish for you both is that you hold on to the moments of your engagement, through a long, happy marriage and life together. May your wedding be the beginning of a wonderul union of souls.

MichelleJanuary 4, 2012 - 10:05 AM

Awesome pics!!! Looking forward to seeing the whole session!!

KyleJanuary 4, 2012 - 10:46 AM

Bud!! These pictures are awesome! I don't think there's a bad one in the bunch. Can't wait for your wedding!

Kathy SmithJanuary 4, 2012 - 11:20 AM

You guys are really a great a couple!!! I love these pics. You both look so happy and excited-congrats!!!!!

Greg ClodfelterJanuary 4, 2012 - 12:22 PM

Great pictures you two. Can’t wait for the wedding!

Greg ClodfelterJanuary 4, 2012 - 12:23 PM

Forgot to mention. I love that the Lantern will forever be a part of the rest of your lives!

KevinJanuary 4, 2012 - 4:20 PM

Pictures are great. Bonus for The Lantern backdrop!

TomJanuary 7, 2012 - 12:02 PM

Great photos! Congratulations both of you! Can not wait for the wedding! Also, very surprised to see what the Lantern looks like in the day time; I had no idea! :-)

PatJanuary 11, 2012 - 5:09 PM

Great Pictures! You should have gotten some pictures in the old dorm room! Congrats!

Rowen, 11 Months Old

Gah, he’s almost one!  This mama is trying to accept the reality of my baby boy’s 1st birthday quickly approaching.  We did a mini-shoot, White Sox baseball style..  His little grin, teeth all galore smile just melts my heart.. Love you so much, Rowen Zane! And here is the birthday invite for our little buddy’s birthday party…...

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SarahJanuary 3, 2012 - 10:57 AM

So cute! I love the invitation. :)

9 Month Old, Baby L | Baby’s First Year Portrait Photographer

Sweet L…  She took a more serious approach to her 9 month portraits.  Still adorable, regardless!  I think she was going for “classic beauty” for these  Check here to see Baby L’s newborn, 3 month, and 6 month sessions. Look at her gorgeous lashes!..

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