Photography By Ivy / Professional Photographer in Springfield, Illinois

My passion for photography began upon receiving my very first camera: A Polaroid camera!!! I shot pictures of everything (until I realized the expense of instant film, that is!) From that time on, I have viewed photography almost as a magical or mystical thing...Being able to capture a single moment and stop time. The power to define history in some way was amazing to me, and I began to pursue the knowledge of it right away.From Photojournalism, to Yearbook, to the Newspaper at school, I immersed myself in the culture of recording life around me. After High School, I attended The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design pursuing a double-degree in Photography and Illustration with a minor in Graphic Design.Soon after, I started my own business and have been here ever since. It has been over ten years now, and I am more enamoured as ever now that I have broken into the digital era.
I look forward to getting to know you and recording a special memory that defines your history. Here's to making some beautiful memories!

Specialties

Beauty & Fashion Photography Black & White Photography Concert Events Entertainment Family and Class Reunions Family Photography (Portraits, Lifestyle, Vacation) Fine Arts & Artistic Style Glamour Portraiture Headshots High School Senior Portraits Lifestyle Maternity & Infant Newborn Photography Modeling Portfolio & Headshots Nature Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) On-Location Parties Photojournalistic Style Portraits Retouching Studio Sessions Wedding Photography Weddings on a Budget