imaginatephotography.com bio picture
  • 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! =)

Category Archives: Babies & Children

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...

View full post »

P Family Portraits | Central Illinois Photography

I absolutely loved everything about this session… The weather was perfect, we had wonderful light, and such a beautiful family.  Miss I is a Baby’s 1st year graduate, and now at 18 months old, she’s still workin’ the camera She even gave me hugs & kisses goodbye when we were all finished.. <LOVE!>  Many thanks, P...

View full post »

Newborn Baby B | Newborn Baby Photography

Meet baby B..  I’m excited to welcome him to the Baby’s 1st Year program..  He was an absolute dream to photograph during his newborn session.  Slept so soundly, and made the cutest newborn baby grunts.  Looking forward to watching him grow throughout his first year

View full post »

11 Month Old, Baby L | Baby Photography

So I’m a bit partial, as this little beauty is my niece.  Isn’t she stunning?  She has the best facial expressions, and those big brown eyes <sigh>.. I can’t say no to her!  lol  Love this sweet girl to pieces… XOXOXO

View full post »

6 Month Old, Baby L | Baby Photographer in Bloomington Normal, IL

It’s always fun to see the differences in personalities that babies have.. I’ve never met two that are exactly alike!  Baby L is very dainty, and lady like.  She was very much an observer.  I LOVE the little monkey hat that her grandma knitted for her to wear.. SO stinkin’ cute!

View full post »

Ashlyn -2 Years Old

Yep, she turned two in January… annnnnnd it’s now September.  Ack!  Well, at least I’m consistent w/ the theme that the photos were taken at the right time frame, just takes awhile to get them posted  As I’ve mentioned time & time again (and I know that other photographers agree), doing your own children’s pics can definitely be a...

View full post »

9 Month Old, Baby B | Baby Photographer Central Illinois

Baby B has has THE best expressions..  She is so happy, and has such a variety of many faces.. hehe..  I love it!  This is such a fun age to photograph.  Thank you for always making me smile, baby B!

View full post »

C Turns One! | Bloomington Normal Photography

Mr. C just celebrated his first birthday, and he sure is just as sweet as he was as a newborn, at 3 months, at 6 months, and at 9 months too..  He’s so sweet I even got a frosting smooch, and discovered icing on my camera lens.. lol  It’s been so great to watch your...

View full post »

The A Family | Central Illinois Family Photographer

I have such a great time w/ this family… They always make me feel right at home.. (even licks from Colby the family dog!)  The A brothers are now 5, 3, and 1..  I love when families have their own personal settings in mind for family portraits.  Their ideas for this session could not have...

View full post »

6 Month Old Twins | Bloomington Normal Children’s Portraits

I had so much fun w/ these two babies!  Baby E’s giggles were hysterical and had us all laughing.. And Miss M had just the sweetest smile ever..  What a wonderful portrait session.  Thanks so much, P family!  :) I LOVE their color choices of navy w/ yellow… Bright & fun!

View full post »

Miss J & Baby M | Bloomington Normal Children Photography

I first met these two cutie’s mom a year and a half ago at a photography event.  She was one of the stunning models that we photographed.  I was thrilled to meet and photograph her sweet kiddos.  Be prepared… Cuteness overload awaits below Thanks, Tiff!!

View full post »

Family Portraits | McLean County Fair

When the R family told me a few months back that they wanted to book their family portrait session while the county fair was going on, so that we could do them there, I was stoked!  Um, yes, please!  I LOVE doing sessions at nontraditional locations.. I had so much fun w/ this, and I...

View full post »

10 Year Old Kaylor | Child Photographer

This is my oldest daughter, Kaylor.. She just turned 10 <gasp!>..  We are so proud of the young lady that she is becoming.  Happy 10th birthday, KK, you are such a blessing from God, and we love  you dearly!

View full post »

Newborn Baby G | Bloomington Normal Newborn Photographer

This precious angel is the new daughter of dear friends of ours.. I was so honored to be asked to capture her for her first portrait session.  She was a joy to work w/ and was just perfect.  We are so happy for you and your sweet blessing, G & G!

View full post »

9 Month Old Baby I | Baby Photography

This little guy is SUCH a happy boy… His smiles were infectious!  He and his brother are full of energy, and definitely rays of sunshine..  Thank you for the visit, S family! And here w/ big brother J.. 

View full post »

F A C E B O O K
T W I T T E R