Pam Cooley Photography-Peoria Wedding Photographer

“hope for haiti”

*all current posts will be added UNDER this post*
we are leaving this post pinned to the top of this page,not just today and tomorrow, but every day this entire year … to remind us everyday … the devastation and suffering that our brothers and sisters are experiencing in Haiti and for that matter, suffering in any part of our world. we have donated and will continue to donate to the Hope For Haiti cause and other organizations in need, for the entire year of 2010. the need for ONGOING donations is a must in order for there to be recovery. every wedding package booked, every portrait session booked , every print order that is made, we will donate a portion to this cause and to others.

go to ITUNES and buy the album … help haiti heal. God Bless!

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Melody wrote: AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!! (01/25/10, 9:29 am)
julie reichel wrote: Just downloaded mine.....Thanks Pam (01/23/10, 9:52 pm)

shelly and nick ~ newlyweds

02.6.10 | beautiful, wedding

we got to play in the snow again today! we were not sure that we could pull it off with all the wind and the cold and thats when our florist for the shoot came to the rescue!! heather of BLOOM FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN offered her property for the taking!! taking of photos that is =) let me just say that the location was PERFECT. surrounded by trees and a building or two, as a wind block… my gorgeous model did not freeze or lose all color from her lips! i thank heather for the use of the location and for the beautiful bouquet she put together with VERY short notice! and thank you to her husband for accommodating us !!

lastly … shelly and nick. two beautiful souls who rocked my world today. i am still in awe as i look over every image. i did not cover their wedding, but i had to get shelly in front of my camera for two reasons. one…that incredible vintage blue gown and two … the girl! look at this beautiful and darling young lady ~ i am smitten with this couple!! i am shutting up now so we can move on to the fotos and please stay tuned for more tomorrow!!

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Patsy wrote: OH MY GOSH! Such beautiful images.....and your models I agree are very special souls! (02/08/10, 7:55 am)
Glennas wrote: You did a great job with the photos and of course kudos to my beautiful niece Shelly! (02/07/10, 12:44 pm)
Heather wrote: WOW!! Wow....what a beautiful bride....wow.....what a beautiful dress and WOW - you made our location look amazing!!! I'm so glad it worked out so well for you!!! (02/06/10, 10:52 pm)
Shelly wrote: I'm swooning! (02/06/10, 10:28 pm)
lisa wrote: oh my goodness, these are so beautiful...I am speechless, truly!!!!! (02/06/10, 10:04 pm)

a different reception slide show

02.5.10 | engaged, wedding

Motion Pictures by WHITELILY PRODUCTIONS featuring our clients ashlei & zach!

from WHITELILY’S blog : “Okay everyone…listen up!! The photo slideshows that are at EVERY WEDDING…soooo 2009!! They’re a thing of the past and everyone has seen them. If you want to really wow your guests with some cocktail hour/dinner entertainment then a Motion Picture is definitely the way to go!!!!

You can incorporate baby pictures…engagement pictures…WHATEVER…but it’s the interview with the 2 of you that really makes it entertaining and worthwhile to watch!!

Here’s a PERFECT example featuring Pam Cooley Photography!”

i couldn’t agree more! i love this idea for something fresh and unique to you the couple! contact me if you would like to do one!!!! here is our featured couple!

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Chanel wrote: Yes please!!! :) This is so cute! (02/05/10, 4:24 pm)

bridal boudoir

01.30.10 | Boudoir

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Jen wrote: Every time I look at the pictures with Itai I can't help but laugh. He looks like he's smiling! I LOVE the pictures! Thanks Pam, you're awesome! (01/31/10, 12:05 am)

engagement photos

01.29.10 | engaged

this is my favorite session with my couples! the engagement session is not meant to show you sitting in front of the camera saying ‘cheese’ for a picture in your local newspaper! its an opportunity to document an exhilarating time in your life and to show who you are as a couple.
i strive to show the connection between my subjects, the excitement of being together and being engaged and all the intimacy involved. but i also tell my couples to have fun with it … dont stress about being in front of a camera, rather relish the fact that you have chosen to show your connection through images. this is your time to shine AND in a stress free environment! no guests waiting to see mr. and mrs., no timelines … just the two of you and a slightly a.d.d., grown woman with a camera! with all that ‘connection’ shown on my site, i wanted to share another side of the engaged session … the side that shows the FUN! another connection … laughter!!