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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: Family Portraits

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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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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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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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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The C Family Portraits | Illinois Family Portrait Photographer

This was the first time I got to meet baby L, and I knew she would be just as sweet as her mama & daddy.. I loved her big, gummy smiles!  You two sure have a cutie-pa-tootie.. Definitely a keeper

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6 Month Old, Baby T | Bloomington Normal Baby Photography

This little cutie, was super mobile..  You can see baby T as a newborn here.  I loved seeing her smiles, and curiosity.  So much fun w/ you, miss T & family!  :)

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The E Family | Family Portrait Photographer

This is the E family, and also dear friends of ours…  Beautiful mama is also a fellow photographer.  I was honored to photograph their beautiful family w/ their newest miracle, baby C.  Big brother is so proud of his baby sister.. so sweet!  Love you guys, E fam!

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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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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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