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.

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!

Family Portraits On Location {Crystal Lake Family Photographer}

Well the fall season is now drawing to a close. Thought I would rem-anise a bit. Here is one of the first families we photographed in a new area location. Back when the weather was warm and the leaves were still green and on the trees. At Johnston Photography, we love going out on location for family portraits. We know so many great places in McHenry County ideal for outdoor portraits. Tho we seem to always go to a park our yard, I hope to eventually have a family request a downtown location. Hmmmm. Wonder who I can get to volunteer for that one!?

Sunshiny Day!! { Johnston Photography Pet Portraits}

Looks like a sunny day in Huntley tomorrow for this fun event. Sarah is so excited to find out we will be right by the Bombshell Bullies- A pitbull rescue. They have such wonderful dogs with them every year. I should get a full on dog fix! Johnston Photography has come up with a SUPER deal for pet portraits in the park tomorrow too. Come on down and bring the dog(s)! Lots going on.

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Family Portrait Time! {Johnston Photography, McHenry County}

Fall is the perfect time for a family portrait at Johnston Photography. Now that the kids are back in school and life is a little more scheduled, it is time to start thinking about updating your family portrait. Whether you choose in the studio or on location, having family portraits created in the fall make it a perfect gift for the holidays or to use as a holiday greeting.

The McHenry County area has several wonderful parks that offer the perfect backdrop. This image was actually created this summer at Crystal Lakes newest park, Three Oaks Recreation Area. As it matures it will easily become one of the top on my list. As of now it does have a couple of great areas to work in. I look forward to the fall colors over the water. It's a small hike but worth every step!

So whether you choose to just photograph the kids or the entire family, now is the perfect time!

Call the studio today for current specials and to schedule you portrait session! 815-459-1481

Johnston Photography- When the Memories are Important!

Custom Composites Always Available! {Senior Portraits Crystal Lake}

Senior portraits at Johnston Photography are all about the individual. We offer several pre-designed collages, but they do not always "fit" for clients. When that happens we design a custom collage for them. The client chooses the images and overall size they want, then I get to design it for them. This one for Melissa was based on another designer we offer. Because of the images she selected I had to do a little rearranging to make this work. The finished size is a 12x24 and comes with a simple black frame.

Custom Designs are just one of the many wonderful services we offer at Johnston Photography in Crystal Lake. Can we  design a custom product for you? Give us a call! 815-459-1481

Johnston Photography- When the memories are important!

 

 
 

Class of 2012 Session Special Almost Over!! { Senior Portraits- Crystal Lake}

Johnston Photography has as Hot Summer Deal that will be ending when school starts. ALL Senior Sessions are only $25. We have a limited number of times still available. Call today for information and to schedule an appointment. In studio, on location, @ home. Our goal is to make YOU feel like a rockstar, and create portraits that are as unique as you are!! Sarah Johnston's studio have been serving the Northern Illinois Area for 25 years. Top quality portraits, top quality service, Johnston Photography! 815-459-1481   When the Memories are Important!

In The Garden { Location Portraits by Johnston Photography}

I had so much fun this morning! Anneliese is 10 days old, and had her first portrait session today. We met at her grandparents home in Woodstock, and hung out in the garden. Tho it took awhile for her to really fall asleep we managed to create some wonderful images between feedings. Her mom just loves to have her childrens portraits taken in this garden. I have to admit I love it too. The light changes all morning. It has a lot of shade that seems to move all around giving us a wide choice of areas to work in. I hope you all enjoy these few images I just HAD to share. World- Meet Anneliese. Anneliese- Meet the world and welcome to it!!

  

Family Gathering { On Location Portraits}

So what do you do when the whole family gets together? The kids and grandkids come home for a visit, or home from school for the summer. Why a family portrait of course! As the family grows up and moves on with their lives it is  really nice to capture the all too rare ocassion in a portrait.

These parents have their children starting to scatter all over the country. They got together during the Holidays and I was invited into their home to create these images for them.

Johnston Photography- When the Memories are Important. Portraits of Children, Families, Pets, High School Seniors. In Studio or On-Location. 815-459-1481   800-919-KIDS. Serving Northern Illinois for 25 years!

Jessica '11 {senior portraits Crystal Lake Illinois}

Senior Portraits at Johnston Photography are sooo much fun!! I love that each one is so different. They all have their own personal style they want people to see. Jessica and I played in the studio and on location at Vet's Acres. This is a Gallery Wrap with a few of the images we created that day. The red lines show where is wraps around the canvas stretcher frame.

We just love creating custom wall art for our clients. Let us know if there is something we can create for you!

ps- All High School Seniors that Johnston Photography photographs receive a free Family Portrait session right after graduation.

Johnston Photography 815-459-1481

Serving McHenry County for 25 years.