Flash of Glory Photography

03/12/2021

It was SO fun to try my hand at product photography working with Sweet Home Ranch! Her goat's milk soaps and lotion bars are wonderful!!! I swear by the soap because it doesn't dry my hands out whatsoever. So excited to be able to help update your website!

11/11/2021

So glad to have finally gotten the opportunity to photograph these wonderful friends of ours! For a big bunch of boys, they cooperated very well! 😆 Love me some Fall family photos!!!

21/10/2021

It's been such a pleasure to work with this family this year capturing their family, ranch, and products! We finally managed to find a time for family portraits today and I think the results were a success! I love portraits in October!!! 😍

Sweet Home Ranch

13/05/2021

This was SUCH a special day! I had the joy of doing engagement portraits for my little brother and the love of his life! These are my FAVORITE types of shoots. They are made so easy by the love exuding from each sweet couple, and it's nice when they are as photogenic as these two 😉 Can't wait to gain a sister! ❤

14/09/2019

Sooooo, it's been a minute since I've gotten the opportunity to do photos for someone, but what a pleasure it was to get back to it by photographing this STUNNING mama-to-be! 😍
It was my first crack at maternity photos, but this beauty made it easy for me 😊 Can't wait to snuggle your little man, Jaden!!!!!!

11/11/2018

I had the TREMENDOUS honor of doing my first proposal photo shoot a couple weeks ago!!! I'm over the moon excited for Cyrus and Karlee! It was such a beautiful moment to witness! 😍 Congratulations you two!

06/11/2018

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Beautiful girl + beautiful location + beautiful day = STUNNING photos!!!

08/04/2018

I had so much fun shooting with these two before prom yesterday!

18/10/2017

Flash of Glory Photography's cover photo

18/10/2017

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SENIOR PORTRAITS -- Grace N.

Senior portraits of my adorable sister, Grace, the baker!

13/11/2016

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12/11/2016

I had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful family that we've grown close to here in our new town. Such a gorgeous day and location!

30/07/2016

*SENIOR PORTRAITS -- GABRIEL*
Check out some shots from my shoot at Battle of Athens State Park with Gabriel! I love incorporating people's talents and interests into their photo shoots :)

27/07/2016

*SENIOR PORTRAITS -- JORDAN*
I have my first photo shoot in our new town under my belt! It's so fun to get to explore new shooting locations. Especially when I've got a great high school senior to work with :)

17/06/2016

I have loved all of the amazing clients that I had the opportunity to work with in the northwest Chicagoland area, but I'm now based out of northeastern Missouri! I hope that you will continue to follow me as I explore all this new area has to offer and to capture! :)

28/04/2016

Williams Street Repertory presents Death of a Salesman at Raue Center For The Arts! Be sure to see this incredible, dramatic production during the next three weekends at the Raue Center. For tickets, visit rauecenter.org.

04/02/2016

The past few months flew by for me! I had gotten away from posting much, but I'm jumping back in!

Here are some production shots from Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical showing at the Raue Center For The Arts for the next two weekends! Williams Street Repertory has done it again while this enjoyable, emotion-packed musical. Get your tickets today!

17/11/2015

I love doing senior portraits! Especially when you pair up a beautiful day and a very photogenic student like Kyle! Enjoy a few shots from our session at the Mchenry Dam!

12/10/2015

Opening weekend of Williams Street Repertory's GYPSY may be over but, FEAR NOT! You still have three more weekends to catch this fantastic production at the Raue Center For The Arts! Get your tickets now at rauecenter.org and share these images from the show :)

09/10/2015

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!
Williams Street Repertory's Gypsy opens at the Raue Center For The Arts! I had the pleasure of shooting one of their final rehearsals and it's a GREAT show. AMAZING cast and crew. I'm thankful to be a supporter! Good luck tonight!!!

25/09/2015

I just love doing fall portraits!
They are great to use for Christmas cards and gifts.
Please like and share!
815.403.5137 [email protected]

22/09/2015

These gorgeous autumn colors will be here in NO TIME!

If you are interested in scheduling a fall portrait session in the McHenry area, give me a call so we can schedule it right away! Please like and share! :)

815.403.5137 or [email protected]

16/09/2015

It was so much fun to be a part of the Wine and Line for the upcoming Williams Street Repertory production of Gypsy at the Raue Center For The Arts!

I love seeing the behind-the-scenes work that goes into the great productions that WSR and the Raue produce!

18/08/2015

Some of my favorites from Andrew&Danielle's fishing/wrestling themed engagement shoot! We had a lot of laughs during working together :) I'm so excited for these two to be married!

07/08/2015

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28/07/2015

This weekend is your last chance to see Beehive at the Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake, Illinois!

This rockin' production by Williams Street Repertory will have you singing along and dancing in your seat! It sure did for me! Visit rauecenter.org to get your tickets TODAY!

07/07/2015

I had such a great time capturing the McHenry County Patriot Run last Sunday, June 28th! It was a great event benefitting local organizations such as Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County.

To see all photos from this special event visit:
www.flashofgloryphotography.smugmug.com

Sponsors included Northwest Herald, McHenry County College, Star 105.5 McHenry County, In-Sync Systems, Exemplar Financial Network, The Running Depot, Sage Products LLC, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, JA Frate, CL Graphics, Inc., McHenry County Community Foundation, Home State Bank N.A., BMO Harris Bank, Stans LPS Midwest, Centegra Health System, Express Employment Professionals, McHenry County Orthopaedics Sc, Dorian Gray Retirment Planning, Infinium Marketing Group, Crystal Lake Bank & Trust, Humana, Great Lakes Credit Union, and Flash of Glory Photography!

30/06/2015

WSR Welcomes New Company Photographer! | WS Rep

I am honored to be partnering with Williams Street Repertory and the Raue Center For The Arts as their photographer for the upcoming season!

Check out the announcement article!
http://wsrep.org/index.php/2015/06/27/wsr-welcomes-new-company-photographer/

WSR Welcomes New Company Photographer! Kayla Didier and Flash of Glory join WSR Posted on June 27, 2015 by WSRep admin in NEWS // 0 Comments Tweet Williams Street Rep is proud to welcome Kayla Didier of Flash of Glory Photography as its 2015-2016 Season photographer! Kayla is no stranger to WSR or R…

05/06/2015

I have one copy of each of these prints matted to sell. The funds will go to raise money for my mom and sister's trip to Kenya, Africa. 5"x7" prints are $20. 8"x10" prints are $35. Message or call me if you are interested!

05/06/2015

McHenry County Magazine | Calling Mr. Fix-It

Check out the online article about the Affordable Handyman in McHenry County Magazine that I took photos for! Be sure to pick up a copy of the June issue to see more of my photos!

If you’re in need of a reliable handyman, look no further, because McHenry County boasts some of the best in the Chicago suburbs.

19/05/2015

FLASH OF GLORY PHOTOGRAPHY
SPRING SPECIAL!

The first three people to book a portrait session with me and mention this ad will receive 20% OFF their shoot! This includes child portraits, senior portraits, engagement portraits, or family portraits.

Book your session today!
815.403.5137 -- [email protected]

If you know anyone who might be interested in a portrait session, please share!

15/05/2015

I'm really excited to have photos in the upcoming June issue (the Men's Issue) of McHenry County Magazine of the Affordable Handyman!

Be sure to check it out!

05/05/2015

I had the privilege of capturing the retirement party for Steve Larson, CEO of Baxter & Woodman, Inc., at Maggiano's Little Italy Schaumburg last week. It was great to see how many family members, friends, and co-workers came out to celebrate this man who has been dedicated to this company for 40+ years.