Studio Life @ Johnston Photography

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.

Gift Certificate Sale NOW! { Family Portrait Photographer, Crystal Lake}

Hi Everyone. It is THAT time once again. Our annual Double Dollar Gift Certificates are now on sale. They will ONLY be available thru next Friday so do not wait. We WILL NOT BE OPEN on Christmas Eve. Hours for this next week will be Sat 12/17 10-2 Mon. - Fri. 10-4 You may also call the studio and we will be happy to mail them out to you.

These are perfect gifts for loved ones, friends or even yourself. 

What's the catch? The free gift certificate must be used on a new session or order before the 15th of March 2012. That's it! That give you well over 3 months to use the free one. The other will have our standard expiration time of 1 year.

Have a very Merry Christmas!!!

Carol & Sarah

Johnston Photography- 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.

Let's Make Christmas Very Merry for Everyone! {Toy Drive Crystal Lake Photographer}

As we enter the Holiday Season, Thanksgiving reminds us of all we have. Not all are as fortunate however. Once again Johnston Photography is asking for your help in raising toys for less fortunate children. Our annual Winter Wonderland Toy Drive will be Dec. 2nd, 3rd and 4th this year. YES SUNDAY TOO! For the small donation of $35. in new unwrapped toys you can help be the difference in a childs Christmas morning. We are taking appointments for what is by far our most popular event of the year. Sarah will photograph you, your children, pets or family. Then Carol will help you thru the selection and order process. Easy as 1-2-3. Prints, ornaments, greeting cards as well as other products will be ready in time for all your holiday gift giving.

Again this year we are offering special products, packages and prices for this event. Call the studio today to reserve your session time. 800-919-KIDS or 815-459-1481. Don't wait! Session times go fast.

Don't need portraits at this time? Please feel free to drop off toys anyway. This is about giving to the children. We donate the toys so they stay with-in McHenry County. Just one way to give back to the community that has been so kind to us for the past 25 years. 

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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Signs Of Autumn {Pet Photography Huntley IL}

The tall grasses are turning a wonderful shade of gold. The tall maple trees at the end of my street are vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red. The high schools are all wound up with homecoming and football games. Sure signs that Autumn is upon us. It is also time again for Dogtoberfest in Huntley. It is a fall festival all about pets! This event has several rescue groups, pet sitters, vets, as well as other companies that cater to pets. Johnston Photography will once again be there. We will be set up to photograph your dog(s) on the spot with greatly reduced packages. We also offer bargains for studio sessions and some of our most popular pet products. This is our 3rd year participating in this event and we just love being there. We meet some great people and I get my doggie fix. Last year I only wanted to adopt 2 dogs I saw. Maybe this year I will actually do it. I have been missing the pitter patter of little paws recently. LOL Please come and visit us between 12-4 on Saturday Oct. 1st We are there rain or shine, well cloudy or shine anyway. Deicke Park on RT 47 . Here is their site. Check it out and join the fun!! http://www.huntleydogtoberfest.com/

Here are few from the last 2 years. OH and people CAN be in it also!

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.

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!