Studio Life @ Johnston Photography

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.

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!!!

There Here!!!! {Children's Photographer in Crystal Lake}

At Johnston Photography, we have this wonderful background painter we work with. I saw him just over 2 weeks ago at a program. He had a couple of BRAND NEW Designs he was showing that day. Of course I fell in love with them. One thing led to another and well.......They arrived at the studio today!! My initial thoughts for them was for new born babies, but I think they will work well at any age. I had put out a call on Face Book when I ordered them and did have some interest in being test models for these new works of art. They will be getting called to set up appointments. However, I would really like to test on a few more children. Here is how being a test model for us works. We set up an appointment for a FREE mini session. I get to pick the clothing we use. You come in for the session and will get to select from the images 1 8x10 at no charge to you. I then select a few images to send to the artist for his company to use on their website and in their marketing. So, for these particular backgrounds I am looking for 1-2 children under 8 years old. For girls- white or pink leotards. (I have tutus to go with) simple white or pastel dresses, or white shirts and blue jeans. Boys- White or pastel shirts and blue jeans, White shorts with no shirts.   Or 1 girl between 13 and 16. Girls- White tops with blue jean or khaki skirts or pants, white or pastel sun-dress, hot pink hoody, pink or blue tunic style top with leggings. OR an expectant mom that knows the sex of the baby and is at least 25 weeks along. I have the apparel for her.

So if you or someone you know has the belly, or kids and clothing that fit my needs please call the Johnston Photography 815-459-1481 asap to set up a time. I would like to have all the test sessions done within the next couple of weeks so don't wait. Please pass the information along to anyone you think might enjoy a free session and free 8x10 for a few minutes at the studio.

Here are a couple of really quick shots just to show you the basics of the backgrounds.

The Coolest New Product! {Childrens Portraits Crystal Lake}

Carol and I are so excited to let you know about THE coolest new product since the accordion books. Tho the basic idea of this has been around for sometime, we chose to wait until we found a supplier that could give us a high quality product. The wait is over!!! The Image Box has arrived @ Johnston Photography! This box is made from real wood, not plastic or cardboard like so many others on the market. You may select and image for the front cover and the inside cover. So far we are offering them in a 5x7 format, with other sizes coming soon. They are perfect as a keepsake holder for you childrens memories. Clippings from a first haircut, first tooth, birth announcement, hospital ID bracelet...... High School Seniors- Prom and Homecoming Corsages, ticket stubs, photos with friends, wrist bands....... The possibilities are endless. Families, Brides may not only use them for their wedding momentos but as gifts for their attendants.

 

Although they may be purchased, you may choose to earn it for FREE!!! No that is not a typo, I said FREE! Call the studio today and find out how. Better yet, stop in and see this one for yourself. Call to arrange a time. 815-459-1481 Johnston Photography- When the Memories are Important!

Crowley Family Beginning {Maternity Portraits by Johnston Photography}

This is Camille. She is one of my daughter Katies best friends. In fact she was Maid of Honor at her wedding last month. Technically Matron of Honor, but that just sounds too old! LOL She live in Colorado but came home to Crystal Lake for a month to hang out with her mom and to be around for the wedding. She and her husband Kyle are expecting their first child in Oct. Camille knew she would not be able to return here before the baby is born so she asked me if I would mind photographing her a little early in her pregnancy. I was of course honored to be asked. I am thinking I may have to make the trip out there when the baby arrives to do the newborn portraits! LOL   I thought I would share a few images from her session. I just love watching what were at one time CRAZY girls turn into these beautiful, wonderful women! I am so proud of my daughter and Mrs. Camille!! (Kyle- I am so glad to see you settle into adult life too!)

Here is Camille and her Baby Belly!!

Nadya makes her appearance! {Childrens Portraits Crystal Lake}

Johnston Photography of Crystal Lake would like to take a moment and congratulate the Cress family on the arrival of their new daughter Nadya. She arrived on St. Patricks Day night at just under 7 pounds. Her mom, dad and big brother are so happy to have her in their lives. Grandma has been there to help everyone settle in. Her presence is so appreciated.

I had the extreme pleasure of being invited to their home to photograph Nadya when she was only 5 days old. What an angel. She even gave me a smile for her portrait. I think she is a natural in front of the camera. Here is a custom Birth Announcement we designed for her.

 

Johnston Photography offers a wide variety of options for maternity, newborns, children and families. For more information please contact the studio. 800-919-KIDS or totsnaps@mac.com

Johnston Photography serving Northern Illinois for 25 years

The Search is ON! {Portrait Photographer- McHenry County}

I would like to put a call out to all friends of Johnston Photography. I need your help! I need to update samples of Newborns and Maternity images. My speaking partner and I are presenting at a school in April. I have some fun new things I would like to fine tune before school. SOOOOOO, If you or someone you know is pregnant, had a baby in the last few days, or is expecting too VERY soon. Please call me! Babies only a few days old are perfect.

Maternity portraits in studio and newborns either in studio or at home. Participants will receive the session and an 8x10 of their choosing.

FUN, FRESH, and even a little FUNKY. Call today 815-459-1481

"G"

SO a little while ago you got to see this dad-Adam show just how excited he was waiting for the arrival of his and Lisa's first child. That was from their Maternity Session. Now I would like you all to meet George. "G" as I call him. What a sweet little boy, though I am sure they have their hands full. Ahhh the joys of learning to be parents. I remember it all so well. They are adjusting to the new life well. They are also working on moving out of their little condo into a house. Looks like change brings more change. How exciting for them. We here at Johnston Photography wish them much luck and happiness.

Here is their first official Family Portrait!

Expecting? Know someone who is? Please let them know we offer all of our Maternity Portrait clients FREE Newborn Portraits.  In studio or on Location, they are only tiny for a short time. Don't let it pass without preserving the moment forever in a professional portrait.

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For those of you that have been with us for awhile you will certainly remember Lisa. Lisa is a young woman that came to work for Johnston Photography in 2002. During here time with us she married Adam. A man she had known since her days at Crystal Lake South. Well, Lisa and Adam are about to become parents! Lisa has been coming into the studio every month almost since she found out she was expecting. We have been working on a "Progression" portrait. She has worn the same outfit, we set up and light her the same, and the final one will be with her holding her new child. All of the images will be composited together to create a single portrait. We have done this before and it looks so cool! This Tuesday Lisa and Adam came in for the final maternity image and a complete maternity session. Adam is such a stitch! He is so excited about this child! Not that Lisa isn't, but Adam was acting like a kid in a candy store. Plus if you have ever met Adam, he is kind of a clown anyway. In a good way!

The baby is due on the 30th and they are soooo ready, especially Lisa as you can imagine. Although Carol has her money on the 23rd. There is a full moon on the 22nd. Here is an  image from Tuesdays session. This is just so Adam! LOL

 

Keep posted for arrival information. Tomorrow I will share information on Matt and Janes new daughter! I have been invited to their home today to photograph Laney Rose, who showed up about 10 days early. Welcome to the world Laney!