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I am Kate. A dog momma, daughter, sister, aunt and loving girlfriend. I am a chaser of light, a moment protector and an imagery artist. I love Harry Potter, country drives and a tall glass of sangria - red please! Read More...

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March 6, 2025

Morgan and Blake’s wedding day was full of love, family, friends and so much fun! They both looked absolutely stunning as they became Mr. and Mrs. Wiggs and never once left the dance floor all night! To see their beautiful engagement session, click here! Ceremony Venue: Redeemer Lutheran Church  Reception Venue: Venue Chisca Hair Stylist […]

March 6, 2025

We had a windy but gorgeous evening for Erin and Carlton’s engagement session! I was SO excited for these two when they got engaged and I am even more excited to capture this special time in their lives!

March 6, 2025

I may never recover from all of the beautiful details and moments of Hannah and Antonio’s wedding day! Everything was absolutely perfect and I am so thankful I got to spend it with them! Venue: The Expo Building Hair Stylist / Salon: Hannah Kietzman Make-Up Artist / Salon: BJ Grand Salon & Spa Florist: Create […]

March 5, 2025

Katie and Brady invited me out to their neck of the woods for their engagement photos. We started at Lake Jacksonville for some shots by the water and ended in the field across from their first home together playing with their pups and catching the sunset! I had the best time getting to know this […]

March 5, 2025

Megan & Chuy are adorable high school sweethearts! Through their entire engagement session it was completely obvious how comfortable they truly are with each other. I was thrilled to capture their engagement photos!  

March 5, 2025

Everything about this day was absolutely perfect. Ashleigh and Jacob or “Jashleigh” (IYKYK) were stunning and surrounded by all of their friends and family at the beautiful Walnut Hall Estates as they became husband and wife. I could not be happier for the new Mr. and Mrs. Watson! To see their beautiful engagement session, click […]

March 5, 2025

Taylor and Will’s wedding day was absolutely perfect! All of the fall colors, a beautiful outdoor ceremony and a bohemian disco reception are just a few of the amazing details of Taylor and Will’s big day. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Pufundt! To see their beautiful engagement session, click here! Ceremony Venue: Washington Park Reception Venue: […]

March 5, 2025

I got to travel to Peoria for Emily and Connor’s engagement session. I loved exploring downtown with them and then ending at Emily’s parent’s home for fun shots in their wine cellar. They were such naturals in front of my lens and seriously easy to befriend! It was so special getting to capture this special […]

October 25, 2024

Sunrise sessions are such a fun way to kick off the day! I met up with Rachel and Tony bright and early on a rooftop in Downtown Springfield for their engagement session and had the best time with these two. They make such an adorable couple and I always enjoy my time with them!

October 23, 2024

Nicole and Jon got married in a gorgeous outdoor ceremony at Paul’s Paradise surrounded by their closest friends, family and two beautiful children! I loved being a part of such a special day with them and could not be happier for the Sklenkas! To see their beautiful engagement session, click here! Venue: Paul’s Paradise Hair […]

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