Small Wonders Photography

Hi everyone: Just wanted to give you directions to Portraits in the Park at Lincoln Park in Rock Island. The park is just off 38th street on the East side of Augustana College. Here are the directions from the Iowa side. Illinoisans, please give us a call and we’ll direct you. From I-74, take the River Drive exit into Moline–take a left turn at the bottom of the exit. You will pass by WaterMark Corners, The Mark, etc. Continue straight into Rock Island, until the road veers toward the left over the railroad tracks. Continue straight to the light. You will be at the bottom of 44th street. You’ll go through another set of lights at 7th ave. and 44th. Continue straight up 44th st. hill. At the top there is a 4-way stop. Take a right onto 14th ave. You’ll pass several bars/restaurants including Harris Pizza. At the light (14th ave. and 38th street), take a right. Go a couple blocks and you’ll see the park on the right. Do not park in the first lot by the basketball and volleyball courts, instead, continue straight and you’ll go down a short hill and will see another lot on the left, Alleman High School is right across from it. Park there and you’ll see one of us and a sign. If you have any questions, or are coming a different direction, just let us know! Also, here’s Quinn’s cell number 563-349-1664. p.s. Here’s a link with a small map. http://www.rigov.org/citydepartments/parks/lincolnpark.html Keep your fingers crossed for good weather!! You will get a call from us if the weather looks threatening.

Quinn shot these images at Sylvan Island on the Rock Island/Moline border this spring. The Island offers an interesting blend of architecture , nature and the river. And our friends the Browns had a good time running, jumping, splashing in puddles and goofing off together–our kind of family!!

Thanks to everyone who booked a Portraits in the Park session! We sold out in about 8 hours!

You guys are the best, and we can’t wait to photography your families in July.

Zachary jumps for joy on the Lincoln Park stage last summer.

Hi everyone:

With the grass green and the temperatures finally rising, we’re excited to announce that we are hosting another Portaits in the Park day! We have spots for 14 families, and this year we are asking that you call us if you’d like an appointment—it is first come, first serve. 563-324-0237.

Here’s the scoop:

When: Saturday, July, 11 from 9 to 2; Sunday, July 12, 10 to 2.

Where: Lincoln Park in Rock Island

What: A 20-minute photo session and a print package that will include:

(1) 8×10

(2) 5×7s

(2) 4×6s

(1) set of 8 wallets.

Cost: $99 + tax. Payment is due upon booking, but completely refundable should you need to cancel. Offer not valid with any other Small Wonders offer or gift certificates.

Directions will be posted as we get closer to the event.

Thanks and we look forward to making a memory with you!

Sincerely,

Anne and Quinn

Little Miss Lily is one of Quinn’s favorite subjects to photograph. She looks adorable on our carnation pink backdrop. Quinn added a bit of whimsy with these graphic flourishes.

It’s still a bit chilly outside, but the Small Wonders studio is warming up with spring babies this April. Baby Michael in the photo below, was all smiles–and a few scrunchy faces for his 1st birthday photos. Baby blue and green are his colors, dontcha think?

Craig and DaMel say their vows with the beautiful Caribbean as the backdrop

For those of you who haven’t heard, Quinn and I traveled to the beautiful Riviera Maya in Mexico to capture the wedding images of DaMel Howard and Craig Smith. DaMel and Craig, owners of Salon Luce invited us to join them for their destination wedding, and we were thrilled to have this wonderful opportunity.

Let me just say that the blue waters, 85 degree temperatures and white sands were a wonderful way to kick off December! And let me also say that DaMel and Craig are without a doubt, the most romantic couple Small Wonders has ever photographed–the images speak for themselves! Congratulations again, to this lovely couple, may they have a long and happy life together.

Can you tell that we are new to the blogging world since my last post was a month ago?! Totally unacceptable! We are having a very busy Fall season, but realized we needed to slow down and post some more of our favorite photos. Here are a few…

A modern take on the Victorian postcard, thanks to the beautiful bow in this little girl’s hair.

Tween siblings Hunter and Taylor had a fun photo shoot with Quinn this Spring. After some good-natured ribbing, jumping on mini-trampolines in front of the Figge and hiking around downtown Davenport for their photo shoot–they were ready for the big time! Quinn and I want to recommend the “Urban Kids” session to families whose kids are in the “in between” age group–not quite teens, but not “little kids” anymore. Call us for details at 563-324-0237.