by ctyson | Apr 3, 2012 | Engagement
I first met Tara almost 5 years ago and during one of our first conversations, I teasingly called her out for moving from Phoenix to Rockford to be with Charlie without being engaged. Keep in mind this was even before I had the chance to create my photography...
by ctyson | Feb 22, 2012 | Engagement
Even after many years of photographing engagement sessions, I always struggle to find a good answer when a couple asks, “What is an engagement session?”. I usually just ramble on about how it is a chance for them to take some great photographs as a couple...
by ctyson | Feb 5, 2012 | Engagement
Hmmmmmm….. Kiley and John ……. were do I begin ……. 😀 I really am having trouble coming with a good intro for today engagement session, maybe my head is still spinning from trying to keep up with high this octane couple, so I am just going...
by ctyson | Oct 25, 2011 | Engagement
I am often asked how I find locations to photograph at, especially engagement sessions. I really try and work with the couples in finding a location that gives them the feel for what they were looking for. I ask what kind of mood and emotions do they want their...
by ctyson | Oct 11, 2011 | Engagement
As Jana, Mike and I were working our way through Morton Arboretum photographing their engagement session, we all just kept saying just how beautiful it was. Trying to time the fall color change in northern Illinois is not the easiest thing to do but it was just...
by ctyson | Oct 7, 2011 | Engagement
For those of you who even just sort of know me, you know how much I enjoy Rock Cut State Park and what it means to me. So when Ashlee and Jeff asked to have their Engagement Photography Session there, I jumped at the chance. Add in the amazing fall colors and a 6th...