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July 25, 2024

Olivia and Blake were stunning for their summer engagement session! These two first met when they were both on the track team for UIS and what started as a friendship, blossomed into a love story! We met at Lincoln Memorial Gardens for their engagement photos, and despite the humidity, Olivia and Blake had smiles on […]

July 23, 2024

I absolutely adored meeting up with Hannah and Antonio for their engagement session! They originally met through Hannah’s roommate, who was also a close friend of Antonio’s and it’s been history ever since.  Hannah & Antonio currently live on the east coast, but planned for their wedding day to be back in Illinois. For their engagement session, […]

July 15, 2024

These high school sweethearts tied the knot in their hometown’s little white chapel, where the bride grew up, making it the most magical day celebrating their love story. Capturing every moment of Morgan and Travis’s wedding day was an absolute joy, and I’m honored to have been there as they became Mr. & Mrs. Winans! […]

July 8, 2024

Kinzie & Aaron’s wedding day at The Homestead this summer was hot, but these two were on FIRE! With a boho disco theme, they created a celebration of their love that couldn’t have been more beautiful. Looking amazing and trying to hold tears back, they finally became Mr. and Mrs. Turner! P.S. Make sure to […]

May 16, 2024

Jenny and Dan said ‘I do’ this summer at their beloved church, a place close to their hearts where they come together for worship every Sunday. Their choice of summer colors were a true reflection of their bright personalities and all of their details came together so beautifully. It’s evident these two share so much […]

February 8, 2024

I absolutely loved meeting Sonja & Matt this summer for their engagement session! This adorable couple first met at their local gym. Fast forward exactly 3 years later after they started dating, Matt proposed and Sonja of course said yes! We decided Centennial Park would be the perfect location for their engagement photos. It was […]

September 20, 2023

I am so glad to have met such a sweet couple like Kelli and Kyle. They are so perfect together and I loved travel to their home to capture their engagement session! This summer we met at a park near their home and I got them in front of my lens being so cute and […]

August 29, 2023

Lexi and Josh’s wedding day was so relaxing, fun and full of beautiful blues! They chose Panther Creek Country Club for a great summer backdrop. Lexi was such a laid back bride and her bridal look was gorgeous and timeless! Josh is on the quiet side but got a little emotional when he saw his […]

August 16, 2023

Brandi and Bryce’s wedding day simple, elegant and full of celebration! These two are so adorable together and it was so special watching all of their friends and family surround them as they officially became Mr. and Mrs. Buchele! They shared an emotional first look but quickly dried up the tears and exchanged them for […]

August 1, 2023

I absolutely loved being a part of Paige and Travis’s beautiful wedding day! They are the perfect mix of country boy meets city girl and their wedding day was no different. Paige looked stunning in her glamorous wedding gown which she paired with Travis’s classic black tux. They were married in the gorgeous church that […]

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