kimberly smoot photography

Bigger really is BETTER!

2008-08-06T00:25:00.003-05:00

Be sure to check out our new BLOG! You will love the new, bigger images. Lots and lots to look at! You can see it HERE!

Absolutely AMAZING Eyes!

2008-07-31T01:16:00.002-05:00

You never know who you'll meet...

2008-07-31T00:52:00.003-05:00

You never know who you'll meet on the streets of Springfield. Today I ran into some '07 seniors. I did their senior pictures a couple of years ago. Thanks for stopping and saying, "Hi!"

Please HELP!

2008-07-30T10:33:00.005-05:00

Charitable request to benefit the Steubs family:

Dustin, Savannah, Madison, Danielle, Dyantae, Hannah & Jacob
Parents Jason and Christina

When: Saturday, August 2, 2008 11 AM to 3 PM
Where: Mariah’s Restaurant, 3317 Robbins Road

In an attempt to assist this family with the unexpected expenses related to the tragic loss of their son and daughter in a weather related accident in July, 2008 we are respectfully requesting a donation from you and/or your company. All auction donations will be auctioned to the highest bidder on the event date.

Community outpouring and support for the Steubs family has been tremendous and we anticipate that all auction items will bring significantly higher donations than their dollar amount. Checks if preferred can be made payable to The Steubs Family Benefit.

Please deliver all donations to Lift and Firm Day Spa, Sue Hines, 3223 Meadowbrook Road, Suite B, Springfield, Illinois 62711 before noon on Friday, August 1, 2008.

Contact person for auction donations plus all monetary donations:
Sue Hines 217-793-9870 or liftandfirm@sbcglobal.net

Senior Style!

2008-07-29T21:34:00.000-05:00

Today!

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Nanncy's Knit Works

2008-07-29T18:50:00.005-05:00

My great aunt is taking knitting lessons at Nanncy's Knit Works and LOVING it! I stopped in there to check things out. WOW! They have fibers in every color and texture!

Stop by 1305 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704, or call (217) 546-0600 for more information about learning to knit!

Keepin' Up with the STUDIO

2008-07-29T02:32:00.002-05:00

Love it!

2008-07-29T02:16:00.004-05:00

Love the hair, love jewelry, love the look!

Never a DULL moment during this session!

2008-07-29T01:47:00.001-05:00

What a fun session! Add mom and dad to the mix and we had the perfect family pictures too! Thanks guys!

Somewhere Over the Rainbow!

2008-07-28T23:56:00.004-05:00

Listen to Lexie's Illinois Idol audition HERE! She was amazing! Congratulations Lexie!

Illinois Idol WINNER!

2008-07-26T23:07:00.003-05:00

I am so excited! One of my clients (turned friend) won Illinois Idol! Lexie was just in All Shook Up at the Muni. You might have seen her there. I recently helped Lexie update her headshots. You can see images from her session somewhere here, on my blog. Congrats Lexie!

He loves me, he loves me not...

2008-07-26T19:08:00.004-05:00

He loves me, he loves me not...

Nope, he LOVES me!

FOX Illinois IDOL '08

2008-07-26T18:42:00.007-05:00

The 2008 FOX Illinois IDOL compititon took place today! It was sponsored by Lincoln Land Community College, Landmark Ford and 103.7 WDBR. The winner is guaranteed an audition in front of the American Idol Season 8 producers in Kansas City, Missouri. Watch NewsChannel at 9 on FOX Illinois TONIGHT!

My Not-So-Little Brother!

2008-07-26T05:46:00.002-05:00

I was actually home for less than 24 hours for my Grandma's 91st birthday. My brother and I hung out for long enough to do a quick photo session. It was lots of fun! For me at least! LOL Next time I am going to talk my OTHER brother into modeling for me! (I know you are reading this, so get ready!)

SHG Football '09 Seniors

2008-07-26T04:58:00.003-05:00

There are over TWENTY '09 Seniors on the SHG football team. I will keep posting until I have posted EVERYBODY! Check back!

Seniors, Seniors, Seniors!

2008-07-26T03:39:00.001-05:00

Quite possibly the first almost 10 year old in Springfield with head to toe Ed Hardy. You think?

2008-07-26T02:56:00.003-05:00

Check out the Ed Hardy website HERE!

Today's TOP MODEL!

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More MODELS from STL

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SHG Football '09 Seniors...Sweet DEAL for you!

2008-07-23T15:57:00.004-05:00

Hey SHG Football '09 Seniors, recieve a FREE 8x10, a 5x7 and set of wallet size images from our photo shoot other day when you book your senior session with Kimberly Smoot Photography! Call 793-2164 to schedule your photo session!

More images to come!

The All-Star Team!

2008-07-23T14:04:00.001-05:00

Bring It!

2008-07-23T08:16:00.002-05:00

Today!

2008-07-21T11:02:00.001-05:00

Teaser from this weekend...

2008-07-20T11:05:00.002-05:00

Just one from a modeling session I was part of in St. Louis on Saturday. A group of photographers got together for an action packed day of photography. More to come. Check back models!

My girl!

2008-07-19T00:27:00.000-05:00

Girls ROCK!

2008-07-19T00:09:00.001-05:00

Awesome Fundraiser at CHIPOTLE! See you there!

2008-07-17T23:03:00.005-05:00

Throw back to a different era.

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Love the feel of this one!

And this one!

A girl and her DOG!

2008-07-17T22:05:00.001-05:00

You GUESSED it!

2008-07-15T23:57:00.004-05:00

I am moving my studio! This will be the new home of Kimberly Smoot Photography! Check things out at Yellow Stone. Located on West Wabash, it's the hippest new commercial property in Springfield!

I LOVE Springfield!

2008-07-14T20:56:00.005-05:00

There are so many cool buildings in Springfield! I took these this weekend when I was hanging out downtown. Love them!

I have such EXCITING news!

2008-07-14T01:25:00.003-05:00

Can you guess what it is?

Senior MODEL has her session!

2008-07-14T00:24:00.007-05:00

Totally had fun hanging out with one of my senior MODELS to do her senior session! Five outfits and four locations later there are SO many images to pick from. How will you decide?

Last Gus Macker image of the night.

2008-07-13T01:26:00.003-05:00

Even More Gus Macker

2008-07-13T00:26:00.010-05:00

I ran into so many clients at the Gus Macker. Had to get a shot of this team. Go Girlie Girls!

This team was so cute!

This team was from Pleasant Plains. I told them I would make them famous!

One of my Senior MODELS was in the crowd!

More Gus Macker

2008-07-13T00:07:00.003-05:00

TEAM SMOOT WINS!

2008-07-12T18:14:00.002-05:00

One more from the BOMBERS!

2008-07-12T01:46:00.002-05:00

Decisions, decisions.

2008-07-12T01:20:00.005-05:00

Can't decide between black and white and color portraits? If you love black and white images, but you also like a subtle touch of color, hand tinted images are an awesome option.

This family was photographed yesterday. Love the carefree feel of this image!

All Shook Up!

2008-07-12T00:17:00.003-05:00

If you saw All Shook Up at the Muni, you will recognize this recent client!

Gus Macker Tournament TOMORROW!

2008-07-11T23:30:00.003-05:00

Check out BLAKE from WDBR and the rest of TEAM SMOOT at the Gus Macker Tournament tomorrow. The dunk contest is at 12 noon and TEAM SMOOT plays at 1 pm. GO TEAM SMOOT!

The BOMBERS!

2008-07-11T01:00:00.002-05:00

Take a look at this super cute team! The gallery of images will be up soon! Check back!

Love this one from today!

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More to come!

Last one for now!

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Another one!

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Today!

2008-07-10T01:00:00.001-05:00

Well, since I just noticed that it is 1 am, I guess it means I should say Yesterday. Either way, enjoy!

Have you seen these?

2008-07-08T20:21:00.005-05:00

My Senior MODELS are passing these AMAZING cards out! If you can get your hands on one you can trade it for a set of 48 FREE wallets! More to come!

FUN Couple!

2008-07-06T22:06:00.003-05:00

This is from a recent downtown Springfield session. This couple was so much fun! I photographed half of this couple with her cat last fall, but we left the cat at home for this session. Enjoy!

Today's SHARE!

2008-07-05T22:16:00.002-05:00

I just have this one to share for today. I did this session for five cousins. You might recognize two of them from this area, but the other cousins were here visiting from Chicago. What a super ENERGIZED session! More to follow!

It's the LITTLE things in life...

2008-07-05T02:29:00.003-05:00

One more just because I LOVE it!

It just doesn't get any sweeter than THIS!

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We couldn't decide...

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We couldn't decide if I had photographed these cuties three or four times. Either way, we had a blast! It is such a great feeling to photograph kids over time as they grow and change. Thank you for squeezing this session in before you move out of the country! Next time I'll come to you! I have to add, A+ on the outfits MOM!

Happy 4th of JULY!

2008-07-04T23:06:00.000-05:00

Stop and SMELL the roses!

2008-07-03T20:48:00.002-05:00

Can you hear the laughter?

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Young and BEAUTIFUL!

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What a great SMILE!

2008-07-01T00:48:00.000-05:00

Some people are just meant to wear HATS!

2008-07-01T00:41:00.006-05:00

I love, love the second image! There is just something about it! I always suggest that seniors bring hats and now you know why!

LOVE this!

2008-07-01T00:38:00.003-05:00

Gone are the days when you HAD to wear plain clothes for your senior portraits! Bring on the patterns, plaids and polk-a-dots! I'll make it WORK!

Since my favorite color is PINK...

2008-07-01T00:36:00.001-05:00

My ad in the SJ-R!

2008-06-28T21:25:00.003-05:00

Take a look at the State Journal Register.

New (part 3) from Kimberly Smoot Photography

2008-06-26T02:38:00.002-05:00

Click on the Arrow to PLAY!

New (part 2) from Kimberly Smoot Photography

2008-06-26T01:34:00.002-05:00

Click on the Arrow to PLAY!

NEW from Kimberly Smoot Photography

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Click on the Arrow to Play!

Best of Both Worlds...Hockey and Golf Camp

2008-06-25T19:36:00.004-05:00

Early, early this morning I photographed the Best of Both Worlds Hockey/Golf Camp participants. (Note to self, Hang out at Nelson Center on really HOT days! It was COOL in there!)

One more from tonight.

2008-06-24T21:50:00.001-05:00

A different kind of TEAM photo!

2008-06-24T21:11:00.000-05:00

Girls, Girls, Girls!

2008-06-23T22:52:00.003-05:00

Ok, so I HAVE to post one more!

2008-06-21T12:11:00.000-05:00

I SEE you!

2008-06-21T11:52:00.004-05:00

I photographed this lil' cutie this morning. We had so much fun! She was all over and I followed her every step. Thanks to Mom and Mimi for keeping up with us too!

Thumbs UP!

2008-06-20T20:25:00.004-05:00

I knew this session was a good one when I got the "thumbs up" from big brother! Trust me, that's a big deal. We had so much fun! Talk about great outfits, these kiddos ROCKED the outfits!

It's a family with FLAIR!

2008-06-20T20:14:00.003-05:00

This family looked so cute in their coordinating sherbet colors. Perfect for this summer day! Fresh, Fun and full of FLAIR!

My favorite rock!

2008-06-15T23:46:00.002-05:00

Illini Sharks, GO SHARKS GO!

2008-06-15T23:02:00.008-05:00

Today was my daughter's first dive meet. I'm so proud of her and the rest of the team! Just a few photographs to share. Go Sharks Go!

CUTIE Client!

2008-06-15T22:33:00.004-05:00

I ran into this CUTIE client of mine today. I happened to have my camera and HAD to photograph her in this sassy lil' get up!

Hey Pleasant Plains, look who it is!

2008-06-15T01:58:00.008-05:00

Babes of Summer

2008-06-15T01:52:00.004-05:00

Images from the Babes of Summer contest are ready to view. Go to the portrait site and click on Clients. Enter WDBR as your password and click on submit. Please contact us with any questions about ordering. 217.793.2164

Attacking MG

2008-06-13T22:18:00.003-05:00

Please join Katie Jasmon in attacking MG on Saturday June 14. Participants can walk or run around the SHG track for an hour at 9:00am or Swim a 500 or mile at Eisenhower Pool at 1:00pm. Warm-ups start at 12:30pm.

The entry fee is $30 for an indiidual and $100 for a group of 4. All checks can be made payable to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois and sent to 3709 Tyler Ct. Spfld, IL 62711
Please include your t-shirt size and the event you would like to participate in.

Food and drinks will be provided by Monty's sub shop.

Babes of Summer

2008-06-13T08:37:00.003-05:00

Please check back for information about how to see images from the Babes of Summer contest. You will be able to see/order them soon!

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2008 Babe of Summer!

American Girl Fashion Show-UPDATE

2008-06-12T11:11:00.002-05:00

For all of you American Girl fans, your photographs have arrived. They will go out in the mail soon and be delivered to you sometime next week. Thank you!

Shhh! Baby's Sleeping!

2008-06-11T12:35:00.001-05:00

CRAZY fun!

2008-06-10T18:40:00.002-05:00

Just sharing a few images from this CRAZY fun modeling session!

Seasons of Love

2008-06-09T19:33:00.005-05:00

I attended four graduation parties this weekend and enjoyed each one! Duncan's was a concert AND a party! My favorite part was the last song. Duncan asked everyone that had ever performed with him to take the stage. There were high school students, college students, church choir members, Muni cast members and more up there. Most of the people on the stage had no clue they would be invited to sing with Duncan at the concert. Duncan played the piano and his brother Neil sang with him. They gave an awesome performance of Seasons of Love from the musical Rent. There were solos and everything. Best of all, it gave me chills.

So, fast forward to today. I had to go out and buy the Rent soundtrack. I will always think of Duncan and all of his friends when I hear Seasons of Love. Thanks for that wonderful memory!

More of THAT girl!

2008-06-08T12:15:00.003-05:00

People have been asking about this girl ever since I posted the "Cuz that's how we ROLL!" image. Here is one of her minus the rocker we found on the streets of downtown Springfield.

Senior MODEL 2009

2008-06-08T12:14:00.005-05:00

Love it when someone shows up with PINK hair! My favorite color is PINK, so it totally works for me!

Senior MODEL 2009

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Cuz that's how we ROLL!

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Fun 2008 Senior Session!

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Cutie from a recent session!

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Another 2008 Senior! Woo Hoo!

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This 2008 senior had her session during the last week of school, but, HEY, we got it done, didn't we? Congratulations on your graduation!

Images featured on Miss Illinois' website!

2008-06-05T09:35:00.006-05:00

Check out Miss Illinois' website HERE to see images taken during her recent trip to Springfield.

Dirty Dog?

2008-06-04T22:33:00.002-05:00

The Dogwash is back! Join WDBR, June 7th from 10:30a to 1:30pm at Car Wash City as they wash your dirty dogs! It’s only $8 for small dogs, $10 for medium dogs and $12 for large dogs. You can also microchip your dogs for only $15. All proceeds benefit Illinois Humane. Sonic, America's Drive-In, will be handing out dog bones for the doggies and coupons for ice cream cones and cherry limeades for the humans. Also, Nature's Select will be there selling pet food. For every bag of food sold during the event, they will donate $5 to the Illinois Humane. Plus, they will have a drawing 1 Free 25lb. bag of food!

More details HERE

Healthy People & Healthy PETS!

2008-06-04T22:26:00.003-05:00

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

WASHINGTON PARK, SPRINGFIELD, Ill

1-4 PM

• FREE blood pressure and cholesterol screenings

• Information about keeping you and your pet healthy

• Ask the Vet with Dr. Kate Luthin-Locke

• FREE giveaways including flashlights, dog bandanas

and dog bathing gift certificates

• Vendor displays

Babes of Summer FINALISTS

2008-06-03T13:28:00.004-05:00

After photographing 211 babies, yes you read that right, I am excited to post the top 10 finalists! You can vote for your favorite baby by following this link.
VOTE HERE

Totally UNEXPECTED!

2008-05-29T22:17:00.005-05:00

I have the BEST clients ever! A senior showed up to pick up her order and she had these BEAUTIFUL flowers for me. Wow! Totally unexpected and totally appreciated! Thank you Kat!

Art

2008-05-26T16:43:00.003-05:00

I told you I would make ART out of your funky tire!

Senior Pictures, Senior Portraits, Call them whatever you like!

2008-05-26T10:31:00.002-05:00

Senior Pictures, Senior Portraits, Call them whatever you like! Now is the time to schedule yours! If you are graduating in '09 you should have your senior pictures taken this summer or fall at the latest. Don't wait!

It's so easy. Just call 217.793.2164 to schedule your appointment. Call NOW!

Senior MODEL 2009

2008-05-26T00:33:00.002-05:00

Shake it like a POLOROID picture! (part 2)

2008-05-26T00:18:00.002-05:00