After a weekend of Elles and Ellies and Eleanors, I met Ellis, who also goes by Ellie. Ellis is a family name, and I love the uniqueness and legacy involved. Such a happy little girl Ellis is. And such a mommy’s girl! <3 Mom Anna and I trekked back to the perfect spot, and Ellis […]
I recently coordinated my very first styled shoot, and what an undertaking it was! The shoot was hosted by the historic Renwick Mansion in Davenport, Iowa on April 22. We envisioned a blush and burgundy event with gold and greenery throughout. I had literally no idea what I was getting myself into, yet somehow it […]
When I got the call to photograph the McClintock family, I remembered the family I met with back in December of 2016. At the time, Stephanie was preparing to undergo round one of chemotherapy and had wanted pictures before she shaved her hair. I didn’t know what to expect that day, but I found a […]
The absence of the bride’s father and the groom’s mother was remembered and symbolized by charms on the bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere. But when Christina’s mom took the microphone to share her blessings with the newly betrothed couple, that absence was much more pronounced. You see, Terry Bilyk knew he wouldn’t be around to […]
Happy Monday, everyone! Today on the blog, I’d like to go over our unique child photography offerings planned for the year and how you can plan ahead for your portraiture session! We’ve got so much planned for this year! We’re so excited to offer super cute set-ups, like the lemonade stand and the superhero minis! […]
You may have seen my recent Facebook posts about the consultation experience that Ivy Lane is fine tuning. Today I want to take a few minutes to explain what this consultation is and how it can help you get the most out of your custom portraiture experience. Step One: Booking This is pretty self-explanatory. You […]
Hi, all! Today I want to tell you a little more about the tools I use to capture images. This is an extensive list, but remember, I have spent years acquiring these tools. I get my equipment from a local camera store, The Camera Corner in Davenport, Iowa. Though visiting a brick and mortar store […]
The days are getting longer and the snow is melting. ‘Tis the season for portraits! As we gear up for many special mini-session offerings, I want to take just a few moments to clarify the different between mini-sessions and custom sessions. Time Mini-sessions are just that– mini! They’re only 15-20 minutes in length and intended […]
There is something so profound about the love of a little one. They love so freely, so naturally. To see a little one full of love is witnessing this emotion in it’s purist form. It’s unconditional. It’s raw. It’s amazing. It only makes sense to capture these moments– not only because we love our children […]
2017 was a banner year for Ivy Lane Photography. Our social media following tripled, cherished memories were immortalized for more than fifty families, and my in-home portrait studio was re-vamped and opened. I photographed a handful of weddings and booked a handful more. And I shoot more sessions in October-December than the entire nine months […]
