Graduation time is upon us once again. It has been such a great year around here for Johnston Photography Senior Portraits. We met some wonderful seniors from Marion Central, Cary Grove, Prairie Ridge, Crystal Lake South, Crystal Lake Central, Jacobs High School and others including home schooled seniors as well. Johnston Photography brought in some new products and graduation announcement designs. One of our favorites this year was a composit that is slightly different from ones of the past. Here is a sample of one such composite.
Studio Portraits
May 23, 2012
May 05, 2012
Congratulations Stuart !!!
Johnston Photography has the opportunity throughout the year of photographing many area high school seniors. One in particular this year is already out making a name for himself. Stuart Streit has been a client of Sarah Johnstons since he was a small boy. We just love being able to share great news for our clients. Stuarts accomplishments are deffinately great news. Here is a link to the Chicago Tribune article. Congratulations Stuart and Best of Luck at Notre Dame. We look forward to all of the great things yet to come for you!
If you or someone you know has some great news that should be shared please let us know. Johnston Photography likes good news so much better than bad!
Here is one of Stuarts senior portraits from Johnston Photography in Crystal Lake.
May 03, 2012
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.
February 29, 2012
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.
February 24, 2012
Does it Still Look Like You?
Do you advertise your business on a billboard? Brochures? Flyers? Business Cards? Do you use a professional business portrait on any of your literature? Nothing is more embarrassing than meeting a client that has only seen your printed materials and does not recognize you face to face. Are you using a portrait from years ago or how about a snapshot someone in the office took? You are a professional! You need to use a professionally photographed portrait. A professional photographer knows how to place you and how to use light to bring out your best features. A professional knows how to carefully retouch your image to make you look your absolute best! Remove stray hair, soften lines and remove blemishes are all standard at Johnston Photography.
Sarah Johnston has been a Professional Photographer and business owner in the Crystal Lake area for over 25 years. She is the best at helping you put your best face forward. Call today for information on updating you professional business portrait. 815-459-1481
Johnston Photography- For all your photographic need! Business, Children, Families, Maternity, Newborn and Pets. Award winning and a Certified Professional Photographer.
February 23, 2012
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.
February 22, 2012
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.
February 18, 2012
Save The Date
Maggie and Bob have set their wedding date and have selected Johnston Photography in Crystal Lake, IL to be their photographer. One of the items they have included in their Wedding Package is Save the Date cards. With Maggies main color being purple for her special day, we selected it for the main color in their cards. These are postcards for them to mail out to all of their guests in advance of the formal invitation. This way it can be marked off on everyones calendar well in advance.
The images are ones created in their FREE engagement session in our studio. Bob and his family are long time clients of Johnston Photography so he is very familiar with our routine at the studio.
Sarah limits the number of wedding she does each year to a few select clients. This keeps her fresh and more creative for every bride and groom she works with. Maggie and Bob have chosen a wonderful location for their reception over in Dupage County. Weather permitting it will be perfect for outdoor wedding portraits.
December 28, 2011
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!!!
December 08, 2011
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!
