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World Breastfeeding Week ~ 2 Book Giveaways! | Macomb Quincy Galesburg Maternity Newborn Photographer Erica Clark

The first week of August is celebrated by mothers, health care officials, and breastfeeding proponents all over the world as World Breastfeeding Week. La Lech League International is an international organization created by 7 women in 1958 in order to provide information and support to breastfeeding mothers. “Our Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed…

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Carol Gordy - August 6, 2012 - 6:37 pm

I’m preggo and due in November! I plan to breast feed and would love this opportunity to win! Thanks!

Amanda Graham - August 6, 2012 - 6:42 pm

Great post Erica! World breastfeeding week couldn’t have come at a better time as I get to celebrate with a baby on my boob!

Sami - August 6, 2012 - 7:13 pm

I am about 18 weeks pregnant with my first and I plan on breastfeeding. Winning this would be a great opportunity for me to get to know you as a fellow photographer abd get to have my maternity shots done by you. :)

rachael bangert - August 6, 2012 - 11:01 pm

One of the things I am looking forward to about being a mother is bonding with my son during breastfeeding. I wish we had a LLL chapter in Quincy.

Amy - August 7, 2012 - 11:39 am

I love this! Happy World Breastfeeding Week everyone! Love the time my daughter and I get together while she’s nursing!!

the formell family | Macomb Quincy Galesburg Illinois Family Photographer

Since I began my ‘official’ photography career, I really have had the best luck with clients. I don’t know if it’s the particular area in which I live, my personality, or the way I market to my target audience, but I seem to attract the absolute most fun, most relaxed, and happiest clients. The Formells…

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the shop | Macomb Quincy Galesburg Illinois Photographer

Last year I decided to begin looking for a space in which I can work, meet with clients, package prints, and showcase my work. I didn’t want a full studio for 2 big reasons: 1. I don’t do studio work. I prefer outdoor scenery and lifestyle photography. 2. I didn’t want to pass the added…

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Ashlyn Loadholtz - April 16, 2012 - 8:41 pm

I love your shop! When I was in there I couldn’t help but notice all the cute details! I love your color scheme or the aqua and red too…perfection!

Julie Foulk - April 16, 2012 - 8:42 pm

Love the look of the shop. I will have to stop by sometime.

Ashlyn Loadholtz - April 16, 2012 - 8:42 pm

I love your shop! The details are so cute and the color scheme of the aqua and red is perfect!

Alicia Sorrill - April 16, 2012 - 8:45 pm

Absolutley adorable, erica!

I see us!!! Hehe

Amy M. - April 16, 2012 - 8:53 pm

Erica!!!! Your studio looks amazing!! It’s perfect-just like you are :) )

Amber - April 16, 2012 - 8:56 pm

Love the space!!! I need to come check it out :)

Amy M. - April 16, 2012 - 8:58 pm

Erica!!! I love your studio-if I ever come to Macomb, I will definitely stop by! :) It is perfect-just like you and your photography!!

Erica - April 16, 2012 - 9:00 pm

Super cute! Thanks for sharing, I willbe there soon to put in a picture order!

Erica - April 16, 2012 - 9:02 pm

Super cute! Thanks for sharing. I will be there sometime soon to put in a picture order ;)

admin - April 16, 2012 - 9:06 pm

Thank you, Erica. Can’t wait to see you! :)

admin - April 16, 2012 - 9:07 pm

Thank you so much, Amy. So glad I got the chance to meet you and get to know you and your beautiful family. :)

admin - April 16, 2012 - 9:07 pm

Amber, you can swing by this weekend. Can’t wait to see you guys!! Woot woot!

admin - April 16, 2012 - 9:08 pm

Thank you, Alicia. I am counting the days until your wedding! AHHH!!

admin - April 16, 2012 - 9:09 pm

So excited to shoot yours and Kevin’s big day. It’s right around the corner!! :) :) XOXO

admin - April 16, 2012 - 9:10 pm

Julie, I can’t thank you enough for always being such a kind and loyal client to Candace and me. I know I speak for her when I say, we’re grateful to have you as a client and friend. <3

lacie walters - April 16, 2012 - 9:13 pm

Looks super cute!! I cant wait to get my pics ordered!

Lindsay Vlaminck - April 16, 2012 - 9:19 pm

Love the white!! And our pic up on the wall :) great design Erica!

Hannah - April 16, 2012 - 9:44 pm

Love your little studio! Super cute! I can’t wait to stop in and see it!

heather manor - April 17, 2012 - 9:01 am

seriously erica, i am so totally envious of your lovely little space. it represents your brand so well.

admin - April 17, 2012 - 9:13 am

Thank you so much, Heather! I worked really hard to do just that so it means a lot that you noticed. <3
You may be envious of my space, but I envy your ability. :) XOXO

Marizona - April 22, 2012 - 2:16 pm

Erica, your shop is absolutely adorable, so much that it hurts. I go to the square a lot on my bike since I can’t drive yet, and every time I go past your space I peek in and draw inspiration. It’s just so cute. I’m crossing my fingers now that next time I’m out there you’re there.
Hopefully see you soon!
Oh, by the way, I got my hair cut very very short so you may have trouble recognizing me. :)

admin - April 22, 2012 - 3:34 pm

I will definitely be up there more when school starts. If you see me in there, stop in! <3

tonya - May 31, 2012 - 5:36 pm

This is amazing. I love how you decorated it.

admin - May 31, 2012 - 7:37 pm

Thanks, Tonya. :) :)

spring has sprung… | Macomb Quincy Galesburg Illinois Family Photographer

The weather is getting warmer and my schedule is filling up! On the blog this evening are the adorable kids of 2 of my lovely clients; Erica and Lacie. Love those girls! I showed up and they were so prepared! Everything you see (all of the props and clothes) were theirs and laid out, ready…

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Jessica Downey - April 15, 2012 - 9:17 pm

Such a great session! The last 3 images are especially adorable!

admin - April 15, 2012 - 9:22 pm

WOW! Thank you SOOO much, Jessica. I’m grateful and thankful you stopped by my ‘little ol’ blog’. :)

Marizona - April 22, 2012 - 2:18 pm

Goodness gracious. These are so precious, Erica! Every photo of yours I see I’m just stunned by your use of lighting. Your images all look so soft and sweet. I love the one with the moustaches. :D

admin - April 22, 2012 - 3:32 pm

Thank you SO much, Marizona. I’m glad you liked this set. <3

wall art vs. gift print…there is a difference | Macomb Quincy Peoria Illinois Photographer

Dear Clients, This illustration is for you. A helpful guide to show the difference between “wall art” and a “gift print”. Gift prints are meant  for gift giving, for desks, or for wall groupings. Look how the 8×10 is not only dwarfed by the wall art, but by the room itself! That 8×10 belongs on…

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Heather Manor - April 6, 2012 - 3:34 pm

Erica I love it. Go big or go home! ?

admin - April 6, 2012 - 3:38 pm

Precisely, Heather. ;)

Little Miss Em.

Meet Emory. If you follow my work or know me, you’ve seen this cute little face. This is the daughter of a dear friend and colleague of mine, Candace. Emory turned 2 years old recently so Candace, her other 3 girls, and I packed up 1 car and 1 van FULL of props, clothes, and…

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Heather Baldwin - March 19, 2012 - 3:55 pm

THE cutest 2 year old session ever!
I LOVE them ALL!
All the different outfits & color!
I think the hands on her hips set, the sunglasses set, & the sunflare with the parasol are my FAVZ!

Sarah Vasquez - March 19, 2012 - 4:44 pm

I literally chuckled when I got to the sour images! Adorable!

Danielle - March 19, 2012 - 7:11 pm

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE…Emory’s sassiness in the last few photos made me giggle a little…what a sweet, adorable little girl she is.

what to wear/pinterest & polyvore

As always, these are just a guide. A tool, really. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable in what you wear, but not a “I’m-staying-in-my-sweat-pants-all-day-because-my-Snuggie-is-at-the-cleaners” kind of comfortable. You want your outfits to be representative of who you really are, just snazzed up a bit. Picking out clothing/coordinating outfits for a family is…

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sweet baby riley

Meet Riley. She was a breeze! Usually, photographing newborns can be tricky. It requires a lot of patience and a great sense of humor! She got it all out of the way right from the beginning: Poop/pee? Check. Spit up? Check. Tears? Check. Feeding? Check. After that, we were good to go. She was a…

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