Drive your tractor to school day!
Yep. Small farming town where you get to have drive your tractor to school day! Anyone driving down Rt. 136 in Fisher IL can enjoy this view!
Photography business cards- The best EVER!!!
I am not the kind of gal who gets really excited over business cards….until now!
Check out the coolest, most awesome business cards for a photographer ever……These are translucent plastic. Steve at 405media.com was incredible. The customer service was above and beyond, the price was reasonable, and they got here a day ahead of schedule….Steve and 405media.com just became my printer for life!!!!
Sports Photos – Order your Individual Senior Winter Sports Poster Now!
A great way to rememer you athlete’s senior winter sports season! These 18×24 posters are laminated, include name and number, and feature your favorite photos from the 2011-2012 sports season! Order yours today!
Baby Photos – Aiden at one month!
Meet Aiden. This darling little guy is one month old and not in the least bit thrilled to be having his picture taken. So, we went to plan b which means mom becomes the baby poser and gets her photo taken as well. Fortunately mom is just gorgeous, so we had beautiful mom, adorable but slightly crabby baby and some sweet little outfits. I had a blast!
We have Video – Bedazzled
Once again Carly has created an awesome video of our Bedazzled session!
Take a look!
Senior Fashion shoot – Connor Bedazzled
ALong the line of our Midas Touch shoot, I bring you bedazzled. And who better to model than Ms. Bling herself, Connor Hawk!
Special thanks to Connor who was sooooo patient during the 4 hours of makeup. To Stefani Smith for 4+ hours of creating amazing hair and makeup, and Carly for all of her help and video expertise. ( Watch for the video next week!!!)
And so I bring you………………………………….BEDAZZLED by Laura Trovillion Photography!
2012 Fisher Senior – Megan
Megan is my first senior girl of 2012. When we set the date for the sitting, I was hopeful we would luck into some more incredible weather, but no luck. Cold, wind and rain/sleet forced us to stay in the studio to create magic. Hair and makeup artist Sarah Kellems created great looks for each outfit, ranging from fun and flirty to Audrey Hepburn elegance. I was my usual insane, “oh my god, we’ve gotta try this” self, and Parkland intern Carly Wilson was tasked with lights and props. Thru it all Megan was AWESOME. She totally rolled with all of my crazy ideas and contortions. I feel like we captured the heart of who she is with her senior photos. See for your self!
The Video – The Midas Touch
Here is the video, created by Carly Wilson as a behind the scenes of our Midas Touch Photoshoot.
Stuff…
Lots of new, exciting and fun stuff going on here. First and formost, this week is “update the website week” here at Laura Trovillion Photography. This means that at any given time, you may or may not be able to access us. But don’t worry, its going to be “Fabulous, dahling” when we get done! And if you don’t think so, drop us an email and tell us why!
We are also getting really psyched about some changes taking place and cool new offerings, but more on that later!!!!
And if you loved our Midas Touch post, stay tuned……More way cool images coming soon!
The Midas Touch – fashion photography
So sometimes I get these wild ideas for photoshoots and convince a bunch of people that it will be very cool…and it ususually is. Special thanks to Dakota – very patient model, Stefani Smith – hair and makeup extrordinare, Carly Wilson -video ( yes there will be a video) and lighting tech, dress from Karen’s Kloset. Photos by yours truly here at Laura Trovillion Photography! So without further adieu….I present …..THE MIDAS TOUCH
2012 Fisher Senior – Kristian
Senior shoot in January….OUTDOORS! We so totally lucked out with the weather yesterday! Kristian brought lots of great prop stuff, clothes and a totally awesome attitude! We walked around downtown Fisher, kicked back on a “beach”, and rocked some very cool photos in the studio!! But don’t just take my word for it, take a look below and tell me what you think!
Holiday hours at Laura Trovillion Photography
I will be closed December 23-Jan 2. Beginning Jan. 3, 2012 I will be open by appt. only
May you have a safe and happy holiday season. I look forward to seeing you again in the new year!
Mahomet kids and babies – Amelia at 9 months
This is Amelia, or Mimi as her mom calls her, at 9 months. What could be more fun than baby pictures under the Christmas tree?
Fisher Kids and Babies – Jack is (almost) 1!
Jackson is one of those fun ” birthday at Christmas” babies, so we took the liberty of photographing his birthday a little early this year! One year olds are always a great unknown when it comes to a photoshoot…Will they fuss? Will they cry? Will they heave cupcake across the room? Thankfully, Jack is a laid back kind of baby who was quite happy to play with the cars and rocking horse. It was a toss up over eating the cupcake or the candle, but ultimately the cupcake won out!
Holiday closing
Just a quick fyi – Studio is closed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Studio will officially reopen on Monday. Be safe, eat turkey, be thankful for your loved ones!
2012 Fisher senior – Boyd
Boyd’s senior portrait shoot was alot of fun in spite of the weather and the late date. We were in the woods where the wind was blocked and it was quite a bit warmer than the shoot the night before, which was a blessing. Boyd has gorgeous hair and the colors of the autumn woods really complimented his coloring. He smiled alot, which was great. He seemed to be having a good time. We shot a couple of looks in the studio, and then decided to play a bit with a football shot. I think it turned out pretty cool!
2012 Fisher Senior – Mike and his dog
Mike was another senior that got a really cold, windy day for his senior portrait shoot. He was game though and toughed it out even though I think his teeth were chattering! Luckily the second half of his shoot was in the studio with his puppy, Mia. Mike wasn’t mr. smiley, but I like the images we got and I hope he does too.
2012 Fisher Senior Pictures – Chaney
Chaney is our senior from last night. Yep, we were shooting outside, freezing our butts off. However, as you will see, it was totally worth it! Chaney had some really great ideas for her senior pictures, and was game for anything! Finally we came into the studio so she could have some photos with her adorable dog and to show off her great new smile!
2012 Fisher Senior – Justin
Justin got to be my first indoor senior of the season. While indoors was not necessarily his first choice, I think he had a pretty good time, and I think we got some Amazing shots!
2012 Mahomet Senior Pictures – Maggie
Maggie’s senior portrait sitting is hands down the most unique shoot I have done yet. Her portraits are a combination senior portrait and senior photostory. If you cannot guess from the images, Maggie likes to bake….alot! She wanted something that would speak to her passion, so after a few formals in the studio, we went to her kitchen! She proceeded to demonstrate her awesome culinary skills and her “signature” recipe for blueberry muffins! I can tell you for a fact that they were very, very good!
Studio will be closed.
The studio will be closed Friday November 4- 6. We will reopen on Monday November 7 full of new and creative ideas! Have a great weekend!
2012 Gibson City Senior pictures – Jordan
Jordan is from Gibson City and his senior portrait sitting was just about what you would expect from someone who eats, sleeps and breathes soccer. The first half of the photoshoot were shots for mom. These we took in funky places and alleys in downtown Champaign. The second half of the shoot was the “fun” half and taken on the soccer fields at Parkland College. It didn’t really matter which half it was, cause Jordan totally rocked the shoot! Special thanks to Storm for helping with the lights and being the defender for the soccer shots.
Mahomet Baby pictures – Amelia is 6 months
Actually this portrait sitting was closer to 7 months, but they are still adorable! This age, when they are sitting and starting to babble, is such a hoot! We had the bonus of being able to photograph her in her Halloween costume. Isn’t she just too cute? And I love how mom and dad totally focus on her in the family photo. Who wants to look at a silly old photographer when you can look at a beautiful baby girl?
family photos – Jason and his puppies!
Those of us with pets know that they become part of the family. They seem like one more kid. Photoshoots with pets is just like having kids as well. We had a perfect morning, a gorgeous location and two completely unwilling dogs. But we did end up with some pretty nice photos!
I said "look at the camera!"
A photostory – Mary and Danny
28 years ago a single mom of three met her neighbor’s brother, and the rest as they say is history! During our photoshoot, Mary and Danny told me many stories about their lives together. Stories about how they met and stories about the kids, and grandkids. I knew this would be no ordinary photoshoot. This isn’t about posing and lighting, its the story of their love for each other and the family they raised. Its a beautiful story, and I can only hope my images do it justice.
Fisher Sport photos – Congrats Fisher Football
Congrats to the Fisher Football Team and especially the seniors for making it to playoffs!
Fisher Kid Pictures- Teagan is one
One is such a fun age to photograph, and Teagan was such a hoot! The weather didn’t co-operate, but we had lots of fun in the studio instead. Mom brought lots of her favorite things, among them her wagon and a giant zebra. Mom also brought cake, and as you will see, Teagan was into cake.( although she did share with mom!)
Engagement photos – Barbara and John
I just love shooting engagement photos. It is so much fun to shoot two people in that wonderful so-much-in-love stage. Barbara and John are no exception! We had a wonderful time in the overcast October weather at Lake of the Woods. Its hard not to take awesome photos with a gorgeous couple, beautiful light and a very cool motorcycle!
Family Pictures – The Holidays are Coming Sale
Laura Trovillion Photography is happy to announce our Family Holiday Picture Special!
We are offering Family Photo Mini-sessions October 22 -23 and October 29-30.
Sessions are $35 We are also offering special Holiday packages with gift prints andcustom holiday cards. Packages range from $45-$225 with special discounts on Wall Portraits and Metal Prints!
We have a limited number of sessions available. Hurry and call 217-239-1658 to reserve your Family Holiday Mini-Session.
2012 Fisher Senior Pictures – Dakota
Senior photos in the fall are so, so much fun! You have fallen leaves, temps that don’t make you break out in a sweat if you think too hard, the beautiful colors of the turning leaves, and some really, really sweet light. Dakota was very insistent about being outdoors in the woods, but also admitted being addicted to bling and other things that sparkle. Hmmm! I provided the woods in and around Fisher, and she brought the bling and a total willingness to try anything. We had such a blast and got such wonderful, wonderful images!!!!
2012 Mahomet Senior pictures – Ana
Beautiful girl+ beautiful weather + beautiful locations = More Awesome Senior Pictures by Laura Trovillion Photography
2012 senior portraits – No more braces
Attention Seniors still fighting the good fight for straighter teeth….Laura Trovillion Photography has your solution!!!! We have retained the services of an awesome retouch artist to remove braces digitally in your senior portraits!!!! And for the remainder of 2011 at no additional charge to you!!! Schedule your Senior Portrait Sitting today and take advantage of our incredible retouch offer!
2012 Uni High Senior – Leah
Senior portraits are always alot of fun. When you add a gorgeous day, dramtic skies and a beautiful fashion savvy senior, it doesn’t get much better than that! Leah is a Senior at University High School in Urbana IL. She is very into photography and architecture and fashion, so the U of I campus was a great backdrop for her incredible photoshoot! We climbed trees, crawled over walls, dodged ultimate frisbee players, got upclose and personal with a rosebush and ultimately toughed out being swarmeed by mosquitoes to get some awesome photographs. Here are a few of my favs!
Fisher Senior 2012 – In the cornfield
When Jacy and I sat down for her senior portrait planning session back in June, she was adamant about saving some shots for the fall, so she could be photographed in her grampa’s corn field. Its fall, and we totally lucked out with our timing; Jacy had a free hour, the weather was perfect and grampa had harvested just enough to give us several places to photograph. I had reupholstered a chair last spring, and my intern, Carli, and I decided that this would be its debut shoot. I love the contrast of the rough cornstalks against the soft of her dress and the velvet chair. The moody grey skies were a great backdrop for the yellow of the corn which just happens to be the same shade as her hair….And Jacy is beautiful as always! Special thanks to grampa for hauling our gear and props about and creating the perfect stage for our images!
Fisher Sports Photos – Sept 6-9
For even more sports pix see my facebook page! All photos will be available for sale at the end of the season, call me at 217-239-1658 for more details!
Champaign KId Pictures – Leah is 4!
Its so, so much fun to photograph children, especially when you have been doing so since they were born! This is Leah on the occasion of her Fourth Birthday! She is so bright and active, she reminds me of a butterfly, flitting from person to person and place to place! I just love the juxtaposition of the pink dress and the bare feet, especially as she swings her bat at the pinata! Happy Birthday Leah! May your wishes come true!
Quick FYI
The studio will be closed Friday August26- Monday August 29. We will reopen on Tuesday August 30. Thanks – Laura T
2012 Fisher Senior – Justin
Justin is another of my three season athletes that is next to impossible to find time in their schedule! Fortunately we carved out a few hours and had not only wonderful weather, but a gorgeous sunset to play with. He isn’t a smiley kinda guy, but he does serious well and when he does smile, its great! We mostly hung out in the alleys and empty lots of downtown Fisher, where there is ambience galore if you know where to look! He was a great sport, humoring the crazy lady with the camera and we got some great stuff as a result!
2011 Fisher Fall Sports Poster
Created by yours truly and featuring photos of your favorite Senior Fall Sports Athletes! They will be available from the Fisher Sports Boosters beginning on Friday!
2012 Fisher Senior – Ashley
Ashley’s senior portrait sitting was on the Uof I campus. She wanted trees, and flowers, and grasses and cool architecture, and what better place than campus! We started at Japan House with their beautiful scuptural trees and outdoor spaces. Then we hiked to the Idea Gardens, with gorgeous flowers and grasses. Finally we headed to east campus and Krannert, the Spurlock Museum and the Administration Building for cool brick, glass (for reflections) and water. Its great to keep finding and experiencing new places and new looks in ordinary places. Ashley was super fun to work with and we got some just incredible photos!!
2012 Fisher Senior – Logan
Logan’s senior portrait sitting was such a trip! We planned very carefully to accomodate as many of her ideas and concepts as possible into a single shoot. We chose Lake of the Woods Botanical Gardens as our starting point because of the many different venues in one place and ease of access when hauling props! ( like a chaise lounge) As you can tell, we got several different looks from that wonderful location! She was also insistent upon a piano shot, and not a normal sitting on the bench playing the piano, but something dramatic and unusual. I think we managed it! And last, but not least, in keeping with my two recurring themes this year ( fire and water) we ended up in her backyard after dark, shooting the rain shot. Love it when it all comes together and totally ROCKS!!!
2012 Monticello Senior – Jesse
Jesse is from Monticello High School. Since it was so close, I just had to take her to Allerton Park for her senior portrait session! We found some great places to use as background, and Jesse was such a great model to work with! We were incredibly lucky that the weather cooled down and was just simply beautiful for her shoot! She had a special request that we do a few shots with her very best friends, so we have tacked on some BFF shots for you to see as well.
Special thanks to the BFFs!
Fall Studio Hours
Our fall studio hours are Monday – Thursday: whenever you can catch me in, which will be mostly mornings and early afternoons before 3. Friday - by appointment only. If you need to reach me, call 217-239-1658.
Fisher Family Portraits – The Hamiltons
I love shooting portraits of families with small children. You never know what to expect! We had a lovely evening at the Lake of the Woods Botanical Gardens and 5 wonderful and 3 unpredictable subjects! Every family is so unique, and I love it when I can get them all together like this first photo, as one big squishy, hugging unit. It says to me; “this is my family and we stick together. Us against the world”. And then there are times where you have to work with what you have, which in this case was a 14 month old who was done being held…She wanted down, so we gave her down….and walking! Every shoot has hilarious outtakes and this one in particular was just too funny! Our final image here is way outside any concept of traditional, but if you have ever had kids and a swingset, you can so totally relate and remember. I have said before, I want my photographs to tell stories, and I think the story titled Family has been told here well!
The Big Hug!
Family photos - Little miss independent
...and we are walking......walking......walking!
session outtakes - a little moon!
Just swingin!
2012 senior – Parker in Action
I give my senior athletes the option of having some sports action type shots taken as part of their senior portrait sitting. We had a hold-up getting to shoot Parker’s basketball action shots, but finally we did and here are a few for your viewing pleasure! Enjoy! ( I would love to get feedback on the last shot, Motion in BW )
2012 Fisher Senior – Zach
One of Zach’s passions in life is fishing, so it came as no surprise that he wanted some shots on the water in a boat. We were fortunate to have a spectacular sunset as a backdrop for the last few images of the night. We hit lots of fun places all around Fisher, including a friend’s barn, a deserted corn crib, woods and a field with the tallest corn he had ever seen! We were so lucky to be able to get his shoot in before football season and school start! I feel like we got lots of different images and looks for him! I cannot wait for him and his parents to see all of the other images waiting for them! Here are a few of my favorites!
2012 Fisher Senior – Carson
Last night’s 2012 senior portrait was Carson. Carson came to the shoot with several really good ideas and a willingness to give any of my crazy ones a try. Carson is a three season, multisport athlete, but he is also a bit of a ham and chose to portray his athletic life in a less than serious, but accurate way. I think anyone who has school and sports is constantly trying to juggle everything! Then we got to shooting his football shots and he got down to business and intense, just look at those eyes! After the sports, we were off to the lake where we shot lots of images in and around. This one with the sky reflected in the water is probably one of my favs from the shoot. I love reflections especially when you get to do something really cool with them. Last but not least, we went to a favorite spot with a campfire. The sunset last night was amazing and was a perfect background!
Hanna at 6!
Do you remember what you were into at age 6? Granted it was a while ago, but I sure don’t. Well, Hanna’s mom is making sure that she never forgets all of the fun things that are so important to her at age 6! Hanna’s portraits reflect her girlie girl outlook, her serious side, her artistic flair and her love of swimming. Pretty cool for only being 6! I wonder what 7 will bring?
2012 Fisher Senior – Parker
This 2012 senior gets bonus points for effort. Not only was his senior portrait sitting on a hot July day, but he had just come from football practice. Parker doesn’t let any grass grow under his feet participating in multiple sports both during the school year AND during the summer. He wanted to find a way, in a single shot, to convey his passion for football, basketball and baseball. I think we managed it well. He was also very much about nature and outdoors, so we utilized an old bridge with lots of wonderful mature shade trees, and also the new nature preserve just south of Fisher. The meadows there were amazing,( but the mosquitos were vicious). He’s got a great smile (even if his mom had to ham it up to get him to laugh!) and lots of enthusiasm!
Portrait of 21
This is Serena at 21. I love the idea of commemorating special birthdays with portraits. It creates a running dialogue in the story of your life. We had an amazing evening to shoot. It was on the warm side without being meltdown hot and there was just a touch of a breeze. We shot mostly around the U of I campus, taking advantage of the students being gone. There are so many great places to shoot around the campus area. Serena was just amazing, and we had so much fun!!!
Fisher Kids Ava – 6 months!
Ava’s 6 month portraits were such a hoot! Her mom chose to have me shoot at their house as opposed to the studio, that way big sisters could go do their own thing while littlest sister was being photographed! But, in the way of big sisters, they chose to stay close and “help!” Fortunately, Ava thinks her big sisters are the best and very, very funny too!
Ava hanging in her crib!
Sisters are sssoooo funny!
2012 Hot Fisher Senior- Connor
Literally, the heat index was like 115 degrees, but Connor is an absolute doll, so we made the best of it. We began in downtown Champaign, I just love the brown marble of the News Gazette building, and we were able to shoot on the north side, out of the sun and wind. Bentley, her dog, was the secondary star of this shoot venue, then he went home with grandma! We hit a couple of other fun places like the old train station,( I love the brick drive) and the outdoor seating at Cafe Luna and their incredible “grafitti” walls! Then we were off to campus and the quad while there are very few students around! And at the end of a long, very hot session, she had a bit of a splash in the fountain!!!
Getting nose to nose!
Essence of Summer
Sometimes when I shoot my goal is to trigger a happy memory. Something that makes you smile just remembering. This essence of summer shoot was just that kind of shoot. Its July in the midwest: its hot, its sunny and its sticky. What do kids do in the summertime? They play in the water, get a little rowdy and eat popsicles. I love this shoot, because it is timeless and it makes me smile. I have memories of summer days just like this, and I know my kids do as well. Someday, hopefully, their kids will also discover the joy of running thru the sprinkler and eating messy popsicles. Its what summertime is all about. I hope I have evoked similiar memories for you with this fun little shoot. Hopefully I made you smile!
Exuberant Senior Pictures – Josie
x·u·ber·ant 1. Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement. This definition should have Josie’s picture right next to it!!! Josie is one of those people just make you want to smile, grin actually. She is very sure of what she wants and what she likes, and she sparkles! ( Not the glitter kind of sparkle, the personality kind) We started at my secret grafitti walls on the U of I campus, and then we moved on to Meadowbrook Park in southeast Urbana for its beautiful trees and prarie vistas. While there we found this awesome shelter made out of branches with a very very cool garden bench beneath it! Finally Josie got to cool off in this beautiful little private pond where she dove and splashed and generally cooled off in grand style.
Beginnings – Elias is 6!
Elias is six and at the beginning of so many wonderful adventures and discoveries. I love watching him grow and how his interests change from year to year. This year his interests are Star Wars, football and baseball. I think its so cool that he will be able to look back someday and see himself as a beginner, just figuring everything out for the first time. We were in a small park close to home, and we were able to photograph him doing all of the things he is excited about. And when we were done with the photos that he considered most important to him, we also photographed his little sister Leah and his family. As always, I am honored to be asked to tell the story of their family and how it changes from year to year!
Miss B with her hat and boots
Boots and hats…. I love them both and when you put them on an adorable baby girl, well, it doesn’t get much more fun! The third time was the charm for getting this portrait session shot, but it was so worth the wait. Brooklyn is such a doll, and we just had a wonderful time seeing the world thru the eyes of an almost two year old. I think the story told in these images is honest and beautiful, and it doesn’t get any better than that!
2012 Senior – Cameron
I had another awesome and unique Senior Portrait sitting last night! This senior with the wonderful smile is Cameron, and he is a study in contrasts. He gets bonus points for preparedness, and bigger points for being so laid back about it! He was equally at home on the soccer field or in the woods. Equally comfortable in flannel shirt and jeans or a suit….Tied his own tie with a full windsor knot, no less! I always think of him as being very outgoing and social, but his favorite place is in the woods, well away from anyone. That he had such a cool favorite spot where he wanted to be photographed just really made my day! Playing in and around the woods was wonderful, right up until the point that I started thinking about ticks being in the woods, and I got the “itchyheebeegeebees!” So here are a few sneak peek photos from Cameron’s senior shoot….Leave a comment and let me know what you think!!!
2012 Senior – Marissa
Marissa didn’t know it yet, but she’s definately an Anthropologie girl. Her concepts for her senior shoots and sense of style are anthro all the way. To capitalize on this, we needed a really cool location……and we found it at Allerton Park in Monticello. Beautiful vistas, incredible architecture and brickwork, reflecting pools and Fu Dog Gardens were all in one amazing location. We even saw deer! Marissa is an incredibly outgoing, bubbly kind of person, but she also has this very centered, calm, serious quality as well. She makes my job very easy, and I feel that we captured elements of both the fun side and the serious side of this 2012 senior. Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think!
