Images showing all seasons of life in Nauvoo, Illinois

Friday, March 16, 2018

Our Nauvoo Missionary Teamsters

They come to Nauvoo with smiles on their faces, a special set of skills, and ready to work. And work they do…..from early morning ‘til late in the evening. They are missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The special set of skills these missionaries have? Their ability to care for and work with horses. In Nauvoo, they are affectionately called “The Teamsters.”

We had the privilege of doing portrait sessions for several teamsters and their wives during the last few years. These special people have completed their mission and returned home. We love them all.

Here are a few of the happy faces and sweet people we got to know. (And yes….the horses are still giving wagon rides in Nauvoo!)

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Tags: carriage ride, missionary teamsters, wagons

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Preview Our 2018 Seasons of Nauvoo Calendar Images

This is our 5^th year to narrow down images from 1000’s to a mere 13. It takes bartering, bargaining, and negotiating with a bit of compromise to hit the final selections…..but they are chosen!

A HUGE thank you to those who have already ordered calendars sight-unseen. We truly appreciate your confidence and trust!

For those who haven’t ordered yet, you have a few days remaining to get this year’s calendar at the Pre-Order Sale price. Click the “Buy Now” button on the right to order.

Here are the finals for our 2018 Seasons of Nauvoo Calendar…..

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Saturday, October 7, 2017

Spooky, Silly Scarecrows Set Nauvoo Fall Scene

Almost everyone we talked to said the same thing – summer went by SO FAST! Days are cooling, leaves are falling, and harvest is in full swing…..all telltale signs of fall’s arrival. But, there’s more!

Take a quick walk down Mulholland Street in the Nauvoo business district and you get the feeling summer is long gone. The 1^st Annual Scarecrow Festival launched giving downtown guests a real taste of Nauvoo fall. There are 25 scarecrows (and a few Minions!) perched, propped, and positioned to catch your eye and elicit a smile….and even laughter when you catch their names.

If you’re not here in Nauvoo, here’s what you are missing. Can you guess where these are located?

The Loan-Arranger

Persica the Owl

Scaredy Crow

Baxter’s C-Fields

Doctor Heartwell

Fudge Fella

Black Bandit

Dangerous Dan

Souvie Sew-Sew

Many more to see in Nauvoo…..and they will be here all of October. Come see us…..unless you’re scared!

Tags: life in nauvoo, scarecrow festival, seasons of nauvoo

Monday, September 18, 2017

Our 5th Annual Seasons of Nauvoo Calendar on Pre-Order Sale

During the year as Tom creates a new piece of artwork, there is always one we both look at and say, “This one is definitely going in the calendar!”

This image of Sarah Granger Kimball’s home in Historic Nauvoo was taken during spring when her garden full of peonies was bursting with blossoms.

The 2018 Seasons of Nauvoo Calendar is our 5^th annual production (yep, we have lived here 5 full years now!) and the pre-order sale begins today. For the next 30 days, you can order at the reduced price….and, shipping is free (USA only).

So what do you get and how do you order? Read on…..

3 Ways to Order –

Click “Buy Now” link on the right side of this post to order
Click HERE to go directly to our Nauvoo Images online store
Mail check to: Tom Simpson Photography, PO Box 123, Nauvoo, IL 62354

All 13 images will be posted for preview in a few weeks so keep a close watch to find out which images make the cut. For those who place an order without seeing the images first, a huge THANK YOU!!

(And if you would please share this post with your friends who love Nauvoo, we would greatly appreciate your kindness.)

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Tags: life in nauvoo, nauvoo calendar, nauvoo temple art, seasons of nauvoo

Friday, May 19, 2017

Year After Year…..Our YPM’s are Awesome!

Just a few days before the 2016 Young Performing Missionaries finished their summer shows, they stopped by the Willard Richards Inn where we were finishing our time as Innkeepers. These special “kid missionaries” had endeared themselves to us in years past….and the 2016 group had landed a spot in our hearts as well.

The 2015 YPM’s had dropped by the Inn a year before, singing in the cellar as well (see that HERE) and this group kept the tradition alive. Here is one of several videos we captured that special day. (Watch for more on our YouTube Channel)

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Saturday, May 13, 2017

Simply Beautiful Nauvoo Spring

We were down in the flats taking spring shots of flowers at Sarah Granger Kimball’s home and turned to leave…..and saw this amazing sight. The sun was sparkling off the silver dome atop the temple and all was green as far as the eye could see.

The last of the trees had blossomed out and fully opened their leaves. No more bare branches of winter…..all was new and beautiful again.

This is Nauvoo in mid-May.

Simply. Beautiful.

Tags: nauvoo lds temple, nauvoo temple art, spring in nauvoo

Monday, October 10, 2016

Our 2017 Seasons of Nauvoo Calendar Preview

It has become an annual event and 2017 marks the Seasons of Nauvoo Calendar’s 4^th year. We have enjoyed searching through thousands of beautiful Nauvoo images to find this year’s selections.

Search is over and we have the top 13 selected!! Thank you, thank you to our friends who have already ordered without seeing the images first. You are gems. For those who waited to see the selections before ordering, see below…..and let us know what you think.

Get the best deal by ordering during the pre-order sale by clicking the “Buy Now” button to the right. You can also order through our online store by clicking the “Store” link above and going to the Calendar link.

(UPDATE: Click HERE for 2017 Calendar at clearance price. Limited Quantity)