A Man With a Plan

The man behind nUM yUMMIES. He and his mom made an appearance on WCIU in December and today they stopped by Mettler Portraits for some business portraits. Lucky me they left some treats behind. When asked where he saw his business in five years he told me he could see himself delivering nUM yUMMIES to the white house.

Spring Fairies~A Contest!

Did you know that International Fairy Day is June 24?

I've got some exciting news!!  We will be having a contest. You can win a costume and treats to celebrate with style. Go to Mettler Portraits and click on the for appointments button to email me. Let me know you would like to be a part of our contest. The sessions are free and the contest is open to girls 4 and up. With our special fairy portrait packages everybody's a winner.


One lucky girl will be our Fairy Queen winning our prize package valued at over $600. It includes a Mettler Portraits gift certificate, Fairy wings, fabulous fairy hair ware by Lulu Luxe, a tutu by Tutu Natalie, a gift certificate from Second Born, and to complete your party a mini sweets bar from nUM yUMMIES!! (recently featured on WGN)

Cutest Baby Contest Winner

Our Cutest Baby contest winner has been feeling a bit under the weather so we were so excited when we heard she would finally be able to come pick up her prizes. She just loved all her goodies from Intended Naturals. I think the lotion bar was her favorite and mom will be happy to know there's nothing artificial in it so it's safe for baby skin.

You can now find Intended Naturals at some Whole Foods stores. Go to the Intended Naturals website to find a full list of stores that stock their products. We are so grateful to them for donating this amazing Mommy and Baby gift basket.

More pictures to come!

Isn't she a doll? Do you love her headband you can get your own right here LuluLuxeDesigns

First Communion Session

We had lots of rain today and lots of cancelations but this little one braved the wind and rain for her first communion pictures. We got some beautiful shots but I like to have a little fun too so right before we called it quits we did some America's Next Top Model shots. I think this might be her Rolling Stone cover when her next single hits the charts. Thanks Miss C. I had a blast! You're a Rock Star!!!

I Need a Hero

Grab your cape and fly on over for some Super Hero Pictures!

Oswego High School Senior Pictures

A man of many talents. I had the pleasure of doing senior pictures for one of Oswego High School's varsity volleyball players recently. Not only is he an athlete but he is also a gifted musician. To see more check out the Mettler Portraits page on Facebook.

Needles in the Eye

I would still rather stick needles in my eye than become a wedding photographer, hat's off to all who are, but when my baby sister gets married of course I will bring my camera. She was a beautiful bride.

Have you Booked Your Mother's Day Session

Mother's Day will be here before you know it. Do you have the perfect gift for your Mother? Why not bring your kids in for some Mother's Day pictures and let me create a gift for you and your Mom.

Mother's Day Special $55 includes session and $35 gift certificate to Emmerson Creek Pottery and Tea Room.

Super Hero Photo Sessions

We all need to feel like a hero sometimes and what better way than to dress up and make some memories. If you are interested in joining us for this limited edition session contact me by hitting the for appointment button on the Mettler Portraits website. Be sure and tell me about your little hero!

Almost Ready

I photographed this family when she was the one they were expecting and now she will be a big sister. Come join our portrait family.

Destination Chicago

I belong to a few photography groups and a fellow group member from California is in town with his wife. I grabbed a couple of my seniors and we headed to Chicago for a fun day of pictures.

If you're ever in California stop in and say hi to Danny and Diane of We Shoot Ya.