Patricia Mingus Photography

The Ackerman sessions went great!

A big thank you to everyone that came out.  I counted about 45 families that came out for pictures!  Thank you so much!  I had to post a few pictures from a mini session that I did with a family.....these are so funny!!

   

BIG NEWS.......ONE WORD....STUDIO!!!

Hello everyone,

I have been trying to catch up on so many different things.  Just to fill you in, I had a wicked stomach flu, a wedding to photograph, and some great news all in one weekend!  Well the stomach flu isn't all that intersting.....the wedding was beautiful and fun....I will post some pictures later:)  And the exciting new is.....

I HAVE A TEMPORARY STUDIO IN EAST PEORIA!  Yes, you heard it right:):)  It is located in EastPort Plaza, right across the street from Jonah's.  I just received the keys a few days ago!! YEAH!  I have only one person to thank for this opportunity.  SHe really help put it in the works and also have me the confidence to go for it!! Thanks "L"!! 

I am in the process of doing a little painting, installing a fireplace, and hanging a ton of pictures!  It is starting to get this warm and cozy feel!  Starting in November, clients will be coming into the studio to view their slideshows in a cozy fun room!  It is the coolest thing!  Your pictures will be projected into this massive 30x40 picture frame that is hung on the wall!  You will get to enjoy, music, food, and of course your slideshow of pictures! I am so excited and can't wait to invite everyone up to visit!  I will keep you posted on our progress!  Please send me any ideas you may have!  

I am posting some pictures from some recent sessions to celebrate!

  

   

 

And one of my little one!!

Six Grandchildren

Yes, these grandparents are having the best times!  They have six beautiful grandchildren!  As you can see they are a pretty active bunch, but I just love the expressions on their grandparents face...true love and happiness:)  Here is a little sneak peek!

 

Senior Moments

I am not talking about the times when you walk into a room and then can't remember what you were after!  Even though I feel like I have senior moments everyday....this session was a very fun senior moment.  This guy had three girls that followed us around his entire session...his girlfriend, his sister, and his friend.  It was so funny!  What I would give to be in high school again!  They looked like a fun group and were great kids! 

Here are a few pictures.....don't give him too hard of a time girls! 

 

    

Beautiful family!

This was my second session with this family and I was looking forward to it!  They are a really nice family and it was just nice to talk and take pictures!  We had a great time exploring one of the beautiful state parks we have in Illinois!  Here are a few from our session!

Thanks for your patience!  I am feeling a bit better and should get caught up on my blogging and proofing!  So a big thank you to all of the families that have been so understanding:) 

Halloween sessions cancelled for October 18th

Hello everyone,

I have to cancel the halloween sessions scheduled for Saturday, October 18th.  I have come down with a very wicked stomach flu and haven't left my bed all day.  These sessions can be rescheduled for October 25th.  Kari, my assistant, will be calling everyone today.  I apologize for the delay.

As for proofing of sessions, I will be making everything up on Monday, so there might be a slight delay.  Thanks for your patience:)  I am still able to check my e-mail from bed on my blackberry, so if you want to reach me, please e-mail.

Thanks Patty M.

When they aren't even looking....

they look adorable...and take the best pictures!  These two cousins were just awesome to photograph.  I had the hardest time picking out pictures to blog...I really saved the best pictures for the slideshow...I will share them later after their slideshow is done:) Here is a little sneak peek:) 

 

Love the toes!

A crazy week...but totally worth every minute.....see!!!

Things have been really crazy right now!  So, I apologize for not blogging more frequently:)  I haven't forgotten about all of you out there:)

I have had lots of fun sessions in the last week.

It started out with visiting my best friends as they were celebrating the second addition to their family.  He was big!  I think at two weeks old he was 10 pounds:) And mom did it with no pain medication...you go girl!!  Here is a sneak peek of his newborn session..I love you guys!

 

And then I photographed this little guy and his sister!  He was celebrating his first birthday...we did some cake shots..but I am saving them for his mom:)  

   

I ended the week with this lovely couple!  They were so easy to photograph and just looked darling together. I am saving the close-ups for their slideshow..but here a few cool looking pics!

   

A quick post

Her mom has been wanting to see a picture...I am running out of the door but here is a quick little post.....

A little session on Water St.

A suprise for dad....that is what this session was all about...it was mom's idea.  She wanted to get a good show of these two and give it to her husband for Christmas!  Fun!!  Here is a little sneak peak....:)