Studio Life @ Johnston Photography

She's Here!!!

That's right Lyla Grace, my daughters baby has arrived! Now as most of you know I just LOVE photographing newborns, and this gave me such a perfect time to play. I spent 2 weeks in MN helping Katie adjust to her new life with a baby. I packed my car full of items for photographing a small child. Sort of Johnston Photography on location.

We did baby photos, sister photos, mom and baby photos, dad and baby photos, and even family photos. Personally, I was in heaven. Photographing and hanging out with my daughter and granddaughters! I actually spent 5 hours one day holding Lyla so Kate could get some rest. There were nursing breaks, but not for too long. It was wonderful. I am addicted! 

I think Johnston Photography needs to make an irresistable offer for moms to bring me their newborns so I can hold them and photograph them and get my baby fix. Hmmmmm we will have to work on this.

Anyway here are a few images from my time away from the studio.

Exciting New Product at Johnston Photography!!

Carol and I are so excited to share the news on our new 3D Art. This product takes wall portraits to a whole new level. Available in several sizes and configurations there is something sure to fit your needs. 

Perfect for Maternity Portraits, Newborn Portraits, Children, Family or Pet Portraits. And Seniors? OMG! This is PERFECT! We custom design the piece to go with the look you want. Traditions, fun to extremely WILD. Portraits created in this style need no frames, no glass. They are delivered ready to hang.

So if you have been thinking about having us create a wall grouping for you but were afraid of the both space and financial commitment.....THIS IS FOR YOU!

As a way ti introduce you to this fun new product we are offering 10% off of the complete line. Please give us a call and come in and see for yourself, the quality of these pieces. At Johnston Photography, we pride ourselves on turning out top quality at a reasonable price. This line is not different. You will love showing off your family portraits in the new way.

So don't wait. This offer could end at any time. 815-459-1481 Available for new or past portrait sessions.

Soon To-Be a Mommy Alert!!

If you or someone you know is soon to be a mommy, this is for YOU! Baby Bundles- Johnston Photographys new line of maternity and newborn portrait plans is ready to go.  Baby Bundles offers a single session with prints to the whole first year of sessions complete with a custom designed album.

Now is the time to start planning just how you would like to capture all of the milestones for your Baby Bundle! Call Sarah or Carol at Johnston Photography 800-919-KIDS or email totsnaps@mac.com and we will be happy to answer all of your questions!

Looking for the perfect shower gift? We also offer Gift Certificates in any denomination.

Sarah Johnston owns and operates Johnston Photography in Crystal Lake, IL. With the studio being just over 2000 sq ft it creates an intimate setting for these most precious of portraits. Sarah has spent the past 25 years honing her skills with photographing children of all ages. Her passion is maternity and newborns, building clients for life from the ground up. Sarah has won numerous local, state and national awards for her portraits of children. She lectures around the country helping photographers perfect their skills. She has earned the degreesof Master Photographer and Photographic Craftsman and is a Certified Professional Photographer all in association with Professional Photographers of America. She has also traveled around the world judging photographic competitions. Sarah is a wife, mother of 2 grown children and has recently become a grandmother. She understands just how quickly babies grow and change. She knows just how important it is to capture these moments forever. There is no going back. When the memories are important, JohnstonPhotography is the name you can trust for quality and creativity.

Spring is Right Around the Corner! at Johnston Photography in Crystal Lake

It is that time again! Johnston Photography in Crystal Lake, IL is now scheduling for their Springtime Portrait Special. Designed for photographing children 6 months to 12 years old, we will once again have one day with a baby lamb. Thursday and Friday March 22& 23 will just be a Springtime Set. Saturday March 24th will be the ONLY day with the live lamb. The same farm we have used in the past will once again provided us with a young lamb for the day. These babies, historically, have been so wonderful and gentle to work with, making for the most precious Easter portraits of your children. These portrait sessions work well with a wide variety or clothing choices. Denim overalls and no shirt, jeans and a t-shirt, a little summer dress all the way to suits and dresses lined with petticoats. The choice is yours. Johnston Photography will only have a limited number of sessions available on the 25th so don't wait to reserve your childrens portrait session time. 815-459-1481 for more information and to reserve your time.

Here are a couple from the past 2 years.

 

24 Weeks and Counting! {Maternity Portraits by Johnston Photography}

As many of you know my daughter is expecting her first child in April. Dave and I could not be more excited! Katie and her step daughter Hailey are visiting us this week so I took the opportunity to photograph Kate and her ever growing belly. I usually do not photograph a maternity client this early in their pregnancy, but Katie will not drive down when she is 8 months pregnant. I can't say I blame her! For those that do not know her, she is a pretty conservative woman, so there was no getting her naked for maternity portraits. Even tho she knows I keep things very descrete, it is just not her style. Here are few of our favorites from yesterdays Maternity Portrait Session at Johnston Photography in Crystal Lake. Oh by the way... She is having a little girl. Lyla Grace. Ok so I am just a little proud on my beautiful daughter and her wonderful husband Dan. Wish he could have come down too, but he had to work this week. I'll get him into the newborn portraits for sure!!!

Families Expanding {Pet Photographer Crystal Lake}

When I first met this family, this little boy was hardly sitting up. I Have been with them through the loss of a dog and now the addition of 2 new puppies. Leta and Loki.  Being there to help families capture the many milestones in their lives is what I love most about this profession. It makes the not so fun aspects totally worth it. Thank you to all of my clients that trust me when the memories are important!

It is Not too Late!! {Family Portrait Photographer- Crystal Lake}

It is not too late to order your holiday cards. We have a huge selection along with custom designs. Here is a custom design from this past weekends Winter Wonderland Toy Drive at Johnston Photography in Crystal Lake.

Johnston Photography Toy Drive Starts! { Childrens Photographer in Crystal Lake}

I have a short break and just could not resist posting a few images for our Annual Toy Drive. The morning has been wonderful. Great kids, even an Irish Setter behaved for us! The toys are starting to pile up. I can't wait to make the delivery to the Salvation Army. 

Well back to work. The next session is pulling in! We feel like busy little elves today! LOL

 

Only 4 Session Times Left!! {Crystal Lake Childrens Photographer}

We are down to 4 session time left for Johnston Photographys Annual Toy Drive!!! 4 spots on Saturday! THIS Saturday!! Dec 3rd!  For a donation of $35. in new unwrapped toys you get the session AND a FREE 4x5. We also offer special packaging and products for this great toyraising event! Children, families, pets or all 3 are welcome.

Call the studio 815-459-1481 to reserve you session time. And YES you will have prints intime for Christmas!!!

Here are samples of this years set. My buddy Adri came in tonight to be my model.

Uniquely You This Christmas {Photo Greeting Cards}

Holiday Greeting Cards should be fun and personal. They should express your warm wishes to your friends and loved ones. 

Johnston Photography offers predesigned Greeting Cards. Carol and Sarah can show you samples of several that others have ordered in the past. Heck , she can build it on the computer right infront of you, using the templates from our lab. 

OR would you prefer to send out a card that are designed for you personally? Something that says JUST what you want to say.  

Both options are available this Holiday Season at Johnston Photography in Crystal Lake. Our goal is to create  portraits and products perfect for all of your gift needs.

Here are a couple of the latest designs exclusively at Johnston Photography!