Baer Video & Photo

11/02/2026

There's a whole part of Wade and Emily's wedding story that Emily didn't even know I was part of.

Emily and I met through work a couple of months before I left my corporate job to pursue Baer Video & Photo full-time. When I announced I was leaving, she said something along the lines of, "Well, I need a videographer for my wedding!"

And just like that, we were connected.

Then her mom, Missy, reached out with a secret project: a father-of-the-bride speech video. Think early-2000s wedding slideshows, but reimagined with Ken's voice, family photos, and their story.

So there I was, sitting in Ken and Missy's kitchen, recording his speech and getting to know Emily's family while she had absolutely no idea.

By the wedding, I already felt connected to their story.

And what a day! The wedding party was a blast, both families made me feel right at home (ag people, so I should've known), and everywhere I turned was another laugh or little moment worth remembering.

Also, Wade's mom, Jamie, CATERED THE WEDDING. Some of the BEST wedding food I've ever had. Had to say it.

One detail I'll never forget: Wade and Emily chose August 29 because it was her Grandma and Grandpa Bernard's wedding anniversary. Emily spoke about growing up watching how her grandpa loved her grandma, and now beginning her own marriage on that same date.

Between their private vows and the voices of their family and friends, there was so much to tell. Putting those pieces together is one of my favorite parts of filmmaking.

Wade and Emily, thank you for trusting me with your story. And Ken and Missy, thanks for letting me in on the secret. 🤍

Wade + Emily Knobloch | August 29, 2026

The people behind the day:

Venue & Coordination: Centennial Farm on the Ridge | Kelsey Granby
DJ: Premiere Entertainment
Officiant: Harvey Kaeb
Florals: Flowers Plus Streator
Catering: Jamie Knobloch
Cake: Kelsey's Kakes
Ice Cream: Sisler's Ice Cream
Hair & Makeup: CampBride
Photography:
Transportation: Illinois Central School Bus
Rentals: Herriot Rentals
Food Truck: Forkin Good
Film: Baer Video & Photo

11/01/2026

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

🎄 A Greenhouse Christmas Photo Sessions 🎄

✨ 20 minutes
✨ 20+ images in color and black & white
✨ Gallery delivered in about 2 weeks, in time for Christmas cards
✨ $150

Remaining availability:
📅 Sunday, November 8: 1 afternoon spot left
📅 Sunday, November 15: 5 spots left, mornings and afternoons

Book here 👉 https://katelynnbaerphotographer.hbportal.co/public/6aa613f733c3aad3095cab85

Christmas is taking over Baer Oak Studio. 🎄

The decorating has officially begun, and this little photography greenhouse studio in Carlock, Illinois, is starting to look a whole lot like Christmas.

Evergreen trees, burgundy accents, vintage finds, warm lights, and plenty of cozy textures. I’m going for a Christmas look that feels timeless, warm, and a little nostalgic.

There’s still plenty to do over the next few days (and more than a few decorations scattered across the floor 😅), but it’s coming together beautifully!

Over the next few weeks, Baer Oak Studio will be welcoming Santa Sessions and Christmas photo sessions, and I can’t wait to see how these talented creatives bring the space to life through their lenses.

If you’re in Central Illinois, Bloomington-Normal, Eureka, Peoria, or the surrounding communities, I’d love for you to follow along as this little greenhouse continues to take shape.

The Christmas setup is just the beginning of what’s happening at Baer Oak Studio. 🤎

📍 Baer Oak Studio | Carlock, Illinois

10/30/2026

🎄 A Greenhouse Christmas 🎄

Picture a vintage velvet Christmas: deep reds and forest greens instead of candy-cane brights, soft neutrals mixed in, lots of greenery, flowing cheesecloth, and lights tucked into the trees. That’s what’s waiting for your family in the greenhouse this year.

✨ 20 minutes
✨ 20 images in color and black & white
✨ Gallery delivered in about 2 weeks, in time for Christmas cards
✨ $150

Remaining availability:
📅 Sunday, November 8: 1 afternoon spot left
📅 Sunday, November 15: 5 spots left, mornings and afternoons

Book here 👉 https://katelynnbaerphotographer.hbportal.co/public/6aa613f733c3aad3095cab85

10/26/2026

Nobody warns you how fast the first year goes (and if you were warned, you couldn’t fathom it until you lived it). You blink, and the tiny newborn who fit in the crook of your arm is sitting up and running the whole show.

That’s why I created the First Chapter Collection: five sessions across your baby’s first year, all telling one story. Same photographer, same editing style, so it actually looks like a chapter of your life when you flip back through it someday.

This little lady and her family have trusted me with three chapters so far: the big announcement, those squishy newborn days, and now six months of pure personality. Two more to go, and I’m already not ready for her smash cake.

And yes, the 2027 price is right there on the last slide. I’d rather be upfront so you can decide if it’s a fit before we ever chat. This is a real investment, and I take that seriously, which is exactly why I keep it to 6 families a year. One 2027 spot is already taken, and the rest are open.

Grandparents, I see you sending this to your daughter (or DIL) with: 💙🤰🏽💕😍🤍🥰👶🏽🍼📷. If you’d like to gift the First Chapter Collection, let’s talk. I just ask that the new parents are part of the conversation from the start, since it’s their story and they should love how it’s told.

If you’re expecting in 2027, I’d love to hear about your little one. Send me a message anytime.

📍 Central Illinois

09/28/2026

Go check out Allen's Farm Quality Meats! Their new website just launched at its new location, and it's full of branding photos we made together.

My favorite part of working with Roger? He was dreading getting his picture taken. Most farmers and men in ag do, and I say that with plenty of shoots and experience to prove it. 😂 By the end, he was telling me he had no idea it would be that fun and that it “really wasn't bad at all.”

I can't wait to see everything from their June shoot come to life over the coming months as it shows up in their marketing. Seeing your photos out in the wild is the best part of my job.

Congrats on the launch, Roger and team!

I'm married to a farmer, so I know your schedule is a moving target, the weather has a vote, and you'd rather be anywhere than in front of a camera. And I promise it's easier than fixing anything in the shop. 😉

Farmers and ag folks, what do you need branding help with right now? Photos that finally look like your operation? Tell me below.

Allen's Meats located in Homer, Illinois offers fresh, local meats and custom livestock processing.

09/21/2026

09/19/2026

😍🤌🏽🤍🍂🙌🏽🍁☀️☕️📸🥰

Sweater Weather Watch REMAINS for Monday & Tuesday and has been extended into Wednesday and Thursday.

Highs on Tuesday may struggle to even get to 70.

Unfortunately we canceled the watch for this weekend, but the cooler air IS still coming, even if it's a few days later than anticipated.

09/13/2026

IT'S OFFICIAL — booking is officially OPEN for A Greenhouse Christmas photo sessions!

20 cozy minutes. One beautiful greenhouse dressed for the season in deep reds and greens, tucked among the greenery. A simple, gorgeous backdrop for your family's holiday photos — no big production required.

📅 Sunday, November 8 or Sunday, November 15
⏰ 20-minute slots, limited spots per day
💵 $150

Spots are first come, first served (my email list already grabbed a few this morning), so grab yours before they're gone:
https://katelynnbaerphotographer.hbportal.co/public/6aa613f733c3aad3095cab85

Can't wait to see your families this holiday season!