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JoAnn Watkins Photography LOVE capturing the beauty of God's creation.

10/31/2026
10/31/2026
👻 BOO! Happy Halloween, friends! 🎃🖤Just popping in to let you know I’m still here, and I promise I haven't ghosted anyon...
10/31/2026

👻 BOO! Happy Halloween, friends! 🎃🖤

Just popping in to let you know I’m still here, and I promise I haven't ghosted anyone! 👻😂

After a much-needed little getaway, I’m back, rested, recharged, and ready to tackle ALL the things! 📸🧡

Today is all about catching up! I'm working hard to get galleries finished and delivered, return messages, and get my schedule updated!

To everyone patiently waiting on their photos or a response, THANK YOU! 🫶 Your kindness, patience, and continued support mean more than you know, especially during this crazy busy fall season! Appreciate you all so much!

Now, back to editing I go! 💻📸

Wishing all of you a FUN, SAFE & HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃🍬👻

🧡 JoAnn Watkins Photography

🍂🤎 CUTENESS OVERLOAD COMING IN HOT! 🤎🍂Okay, but can we just talk about these THREE?! 🥹😍The matching fall colors, those s...
10/27/2026

🍂🤎 CUTENESS OVERLOAD COMING IN HOT! 🤎🍂

Okay, but can we just talk about these THREE?! 🥹😍

The matching fall colors, those sweet little smiles, the brotherly love, and TWO big brothers loving on their baby sister?! I. CAN'T. EVEN. 🫶

And those little kisses?! STOP IT RIGHT NOW. 😭❤️

These are the moments that make my photographer heart SO happy. The giggles, the snuggles, the little personalities, and all the love packed into one frame.

Seriously, could this crew BE any cuter?! 🍁📸

Thank you for trusting me to capture these sweet memories! I hope these pictures bring smiles for years to come. ❤️

✈️ A LITTLE BUSINESS UPDATE!

I'm still away enjoying a little time off, but I couldn't resist sharing some of the sweetness waiting in my editing queue! 🥰

I'll be returning messages when I'm back later this week. Thank you all SO much for your patience while I take a little break and recharge. I appreciate every single one of you!

Until then… enjoy these adorable little faces! 🍂🤎

🚀✨ SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: CONNOR | ILLINI BLUFFS CLASS OF 2027 ✨🚀Big things are happening, and Connor is just getting started...
10/23/2026

🚀✨ SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: CONNOR | ILLINI BLUFFS CLASS OF 2027 ✨🚀

Big things are happening, and Connor is just getting started! 🔥🤖

Class of 2027, post-grad goal: VETERINARIAN 🐾🩺 — but right now? He’s out here absolutely SLAYING with his robotics team! 🤖⚡️

Let’s hear it for robotics because THIS is where creativity meets technology, teamwork meets innovation, and big ideas turn into REAL-WORLD possibilities. Building, coding, problem-solving, and pushing boundaries? THAT’S RAD. 💥🛠️ These are the skills that build tomorrow’s innovators, engineers, and leaders. Connor, you’re not just thinking outside the box… you’re building a whole new one! 🚀

🐾 Future veterinarian. 🤖 Current robotics rockstar. 🎓 Illini Bluffs Class of 2027. 🌟 A future that’s looking BRIGHT.

CONNOR, YOU’RE GOING PLACES!! 🌎🔥 Keep dreaming big, building boldly, and showing the world what you can do. The future is yours to create!

📣 A QUICK NOTE TO MY FOLLOWERS: Even during what has turned into the BUSIEST SEASON EVER, I’m taking a little time to unplug, recharge, and enjoy a vacation! ✈️🌴 Sometimes you have to step away from the hustle to come back even stronger.

I’ll be back responding to messages NEXT FRIDAY! 💌 Thanks for your patience, your support, and for being part of this amazing journey. Until then, keep celebrating your seniors, cheering on your future leaders, and making BIG things happen!

✨ BUILD THE FUTURE. CHASE THE DREAM. BE UNSTOPPABLE. ✨

🚀🤖🐾🌴

🔥 SENIOR PREVIEW | LAKIN | PCHS CLASS OF 2027 🔥Some seniors just have that old soul, hardworking, go-getter kind of pers...
10/17/2026

🔥 SENIOR PREVIEW | LAKIN | PCHS CLASS OF 2027 🔥

Some seniors just have that old soul, hardworking, go-getter kind of personality… and Lakin is definitely one of them! 💪

Hockey 🏒, hunting 🦌, trucks 🛻, dirt bikes 🏁, and running his own landscaping business — this guy stays BUSY! (relatable)

Between work, riding dirt bikes, and hanging around bonfires with friends, Lakin is always on the move. And can we talk about how awesome it is that he's already building his own business?!

One thing I loved learning about Lakin is his ability to connect with just about anyone. Hardworking, high-energy, and easy to talk to — he's got a bright future ahead!

After graduation, he's planning to head to trade school to become a machine operator. 👏

And THIS golden-hour session?! The dirt bike, the equipment, the country setting… ALL THE VIBES. 🔥📸

Thanks for letting us capture a little piece of your senior year, Lakin! Keep working hard and chasing those big dreams!

🍂 A LITTLE BEHIND-THE-SCENES UPDATE! 📸

October has been FULL of beautiful faces, golden sunsets, and memories being made, and I am loving every minute of it!

I also want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone patiently waiting on galleries while I'm out capturing all these beautiful memories and making my own with my family! ❤️ I promise I'm working hard behind the scenes to get your photos back to you!

McCoy, Morr, and Hogan families — you're up NEXT in my editing queue! 🖥️✨ We're making our way through those late-September galleries!

I'm a little buried in photos, running on caffeine and golden-hour magic, but SO grateful to be this busy doing something I love! 🫶

Thank you for keeping me busy, trusting me with your memories, and giving me a little grace during this crazy fall season! 🍁

JoAnn Watkins Photography 📸

One more  from Levi's Class of 27 SESH!
10/17/2026

One more from Levi's Class of 27 SESH!

🍁 THIS. RIGHT. HERE. 😍This is exactly what I mean when I say Brock Lake is my JAM this fall! 🍂🔥The golden leaves. The dr...
10/17/2026

🍁 THIS. RIGHT. HERE. 😍

This is exactly what I mean when I say Brock Lake is my JAM this fall! 🍂🔥

The golden leaves. The dreamy light. The cozy fall vibes. And a little bit of love in the middle of it all. 🤎

October, you are REALLY showing off this year, and I’m here for every second of it! 📸✨

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