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    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!

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Category Archives: Babies & Children

C Family | Family Portrait Photographer Central IL

One word to describe this cute little guy…. FAST!  He is on. the. go.  I love it… Regardless, his cuteness was still captured.. Wa-ha-ha, C…

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4 Year Old, Birthday Boy | Child Photography Central Illinois

A has turned FOUR!  You may remember from his 2nd & 3rd birthday, that his mama likes to have a specific item, then do pics w/ the number of that item for the age. This was just the sweetest… A loves his “green”, his childhood lovie… SO cute!

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Sessions w/ Santa 2011 | Bloomington Normal Photographer

I had SUCH a great time hosting a “Session w/ Santa”… I’m certain I had just as much fun as the children did.  I love Christmas cheer, and seeing everyone in the holiday spirit!  If you haven’t signed up yet, there are still some available times for tomorrow (12/3/11).  Click here to book! Remember this...

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2 Year Old, Miss P | Child Photography Bloomington Illinois

Miss P has got THE best personality..  Silly, fun-loving, sweet… Such a fun session w/ her.  Oh, and did I mention cute?  Yep, that too!  Thanks for the visit, P & mommy!

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2 Year Old, Miss M | Bloomington-Normal Photographer

Miss M is a girl w/ personality for miles!  I loved her energy, and expressions.. And such amazing, big, brown eyes..  As I always say, it melts my heart when kids don’t want to leave at the end of their portrait sessions.. Don’t worry, M, I had fun too!  :)  Thanks, H family!

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1st & 3rd Birthdays | Child Birthday Photography

Baby I just celebrated his 1st birthday!  He’s steady, and standing, even taking a couple of steps too..  He’s another Baby’s 1st Year graduate.  (look for more of I here, and here)  His big brother J’s 3rd birthday is so close as well, that we did his three year portraits too.. These boys sure are...

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One Year Old, Miss L | Bloomington Normal Photographer

My sweet niece is one!  Such a blessing, she is.. Happy 1st birthday, sweet pea!  ?

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M Family | Normal Illinois Family Photographer

It’s so exciting and wonderful to continue to photograph former bride & grooms.  Mr. J is SUCH a sweet and energetic little boy.  He’s really grown since last fall.  I had a blast trying to keep up w/ his busy toddler self… he’s quick though!  So great to see you guys, M family.. Always a...

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Baby J Turns One | Illinois Baby Photographer

Baby J is a Halloween baby… Seemed appropriate to include some pumpkins in at least one portrait.  Remember J as a newborn?  Look how much you’ve grown, J!  :)  

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Family & Sisters | Central Illinois Photographer, Funks Grove Nature Center

These two girls had SUCH fun energy.. I loved playing photographing them!  What a sweet family.. M & T even allowed me to babysit their pets, so I had a bear & pig (stuffed, of course) riding along in my camera bag.  They said they weren’t ready to be finished at the end of their session.....

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Newborn Baby H | Bloomington Normal Newborn Baby Photographer

Baby H was very interested in his newborn portrait session.. So interested that he made it almost an entire three hours, closing his eyes for only a few quick minutes of shut eye Even awake though, he was super content & easy going.  Love having newborn babies in the studio!

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Sister & Brother | Kid Photography in Illinois

I seriously could have spent all afternoon w/ these two cuties (& their mama)… I had an absolute blast w/ them, and they have THE sweetest personalities.  I couldn’t help but be reminded what an awesome opportunity God has placed in my life to work w/ such great people.  Loved their outfits too!  Thanks so...

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3 Month Old, Baby L | Baby Photographer

Little miss L sure has grown since her newborn session.  She has the biggest blue eyes.  She’s already learning the “don’t smile when the camera’s out” trick though.. As soon as it was put away, she was all smiles!  Still cute though, either way Love the smile she shared when her mama had her though.. so...

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9 Month Old, Rowen | Baby Photographer

9 months, already?… Does it really have to be?  So bitter sweet!  This is one of my most favorite ages to not only photograph, but also as a mommy.  So many firsts, personality traits coming through, and lots of sweet snuggles.  I’ve always said that Rowen is such a happy baby, and very laid back,...

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6 Week Old, Baby E | Illinois Baby Photographer

It was great to meet not only the new parents of baby E, but also her grandmother and great-grandmother for a generations portrait.  You could easily tell that all three women are smitten by the joys of baby E.  Love it!  Lots of fun playing “dress up” w/ this baby girl.  I’m gonna go out...

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