Allerton Park | Shelby Senior Summer Experience | IL senior photographer

August 11, 2017

We didn’t know we were making memories, we just thought we were having fun!

This year’s Shelby Summer Senior Experience was held at Allerton Park in Monticello, IL.   If you’ve never been there or even heard about it, it’s totally worth the short drive to visit… it’s absolutely incredible!  I first experienced Allerton Park a few years ago when I photographed an Allerton Park wedding in the Fu Dog Garden (where you will see a few pictures from the group shots when the Shelby Senior’s are wearing their black and white formal outfits)  Allerton Park was built as a private residence in 1900, but today is a historical treasure owned by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  The Mansion and Park are free to visit and comprises of over 1,500 acres of woodland, prairie areas, the manor pond, formal sculpture gardens, and hiking trails.

The Shelby Senior Summer Experience is a huge labor of love filled with endless hours of preparation, planning, shopping, feeding, photographing, post production, and a whole lot of fun!!  This year’s themed was called a Black and White Affair with our seniors wearing fashion forward… black and white attire featuring the cutest dresses, rompers, fun hats, and beautiful accessories.  Our day started out at 6:00 via Peoria Charter Coach from Washington to Allerton Park, followed by professional hair and makeup, and a day filled with photographing each and every senior by myself as well as three other talented photographers!  The day ended with a cookout, award ceremony, and a relaxed, carefree sunset shoot with denim and white outfits that reflected each senior’s personal style.

This day wouldn’t be possible without the hours of time and talent offered by the following individuals.  I am extremely grateful and feel very blessed that I have the opportunity to work with some of the best professionals in the industry.  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your participation and talent.

Transportation: Peoria Charter Coach

Photographers:

Cindy Schultz and assistant, Stephanie Recar | Shelby Photography 

Stephanie Bartman | Stephanie Bartman Photography

Misi Inskeep | Misi Inskeep Photography

Karen Shoufler | Karen Shoufler Photography

Photography Assistants: Shelby Miller, Carlie Geike

Professional Makeup Artists: Tierney Smithers-Cheney,  Jennifer McKeever, Leiana Hilton, and Quila Dixon

Professional Hair Stylists: Libby Volk, Nichole Brown, and Marcy Eberley

Parent Volunteers: Julie Reichel, Christine Johnson, Cindy Tjarks, and Annastasia High

Husband Extraordinaire: Dave Schultz

Special thanks to videographer | Connor Parkhurst | Hoop House Creative for filming the entire day!!  I love the video!

 

If you are a Class of 2018 Senior that still needs your senior photographs, I’d love to hear from  you!  We have a few more openings left in August!  September is completely booked, and there are 5 appointments left in October!  Shoot me a message at contactshelbyphoto@gmail.com or call 309.472.1969

 

I wouldn’t trust anyone else for group transportation more than I would Peoria Charter Coach!  They are safe, clean, reliable, and have the best drivers around!

Up at the crack of dawn to board the bus at 6:00 am.   We have smiling faces, even at this time in the morning!

Group Shots in the Fu Dog Garden!  Beautiful!

Alyssa 

Ashley

Devon

Erin

Grace

HaileyISA Jacie Kaitlyn

Katie
Kenzie

Lauren Lexi Lindy Logan MaKenna Marley
Mary Catherine Noelle Reghan Sydney Tate

Please visit these links to view more of our work!

Website: www.shelbyphotography.com

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