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I was so excited to photograph Ashley and Branson’s wedding under an arbor covered in flowers in front of the pond at Sheedy Shores. Ashley had mentioned early on in the planning stages that she wanted lots of lush greenery and that’s just what she got with roses, peonies, and eucalyptus too. The scenery was […]

Ashley & Branson | Sheedy Shore Winery Loami, IL Greenery & Floral Summer Wedding Photographer

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I was so excited to photograph Ashley and Branson’s wedding under an arbor covered in flowers in front of the pond at Sheedy Shores. Ashley had mentioned early on in the planning stages that she wanted lots of lush greenery and that’s just what she got with roses, peonies, and eucalyptus too. The scenery was […]

Ashley & Branson | Sheedy Shore Winery Loami, IL Greenery & Floral Summer Wedding Photographer

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These two are such an amazing couple! Lauren and Leonard make such a cute couple and I loved spending time with them for their engagement session at one of my very favorite locations. Lauren and Leonard met one night downtown Springfield, but didn’t go on their first date until after they met again at the […]

Lauren & Leonard | Centennial Park Springfield, IL Engagement Photographer

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Where do I even begin with Jamie and Tommy? They are both such kind and sweet souls and fit absolutely perfectly together! These two do not know a stranger and it was so apparent on their wedding day based on the amount of love that surrounded them.  We had an enormous threat of rain during […]

Jamie & Tommy | Artisans Building Springfield, IL Grey & Champagne Romantic Rustic Wedding Photographer

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Where do I even begin with Edie and Luke? They are more than just the perfect match—they were meant to be. Not only were they born just 70 miles apart from each other, but they share the exact same birthdate—just down to a few hours apart! They also both chose to attend the same medical […]

Edie & Luke |Downtown Chicago, IL, The Wrigley Building and Oak Street Beach Engagement Photographer

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Stephanie and Chris are one of the sweetest couples! They met when Stephanie’s mom hired Chris to work at her daycare, where Stephanie also worked. They fell in love very quickly and got engaged about two years later. The pair were married at Chatham Baptist Church; the church Stephanie grew up in. Stephanie and Chris […]

Stephanie & Chris | Springfield, IL Teal & Sunflower Spring Wedding Photographer

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Mallory and David’s engagement session was such an adventurous and eventful one! I had so much fun heading out to David’s family farm to capture their adorable love and even though their pups locked us out of the truck and stranded us for a little while it made for a great story and extra time […]

Mallory & David | Jacksonville, IL Family Farm Engagement Photographer

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I have known Taylor since high school and she has always been a sweet, bubbly, blonde who befriends everyone. That hasn’t changed one bit and when she and Cameron started dating, I constantly running into them several times at weddings, events, and the occasional Target run. We have had so many conversations about their wedding […]

Taylor & Cameron | The Landing Barn Taylorville, IL Spring Wedding Photographer

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So you have chosen your venue, picked out the majority of the vendors for your special day–now it is time for the most important part–shopping for your dress! The dress that you will be wearing when your new husband twirls you around the dancefloor, the dress you’ll be looking at for years to come in […]

Wedding Wednesday | Planning a Day To Go Bridal Dress Shopping | Illinois Wedding Photographer

Bridals, Wedding Wednesday, Weddings

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Lacey and Kyle first met in grade school. Lacey jokes that Kyle was her kindergarten crush, but it wasn’t until adulthood that these two lovebirds finally met again and fell in love. And well, as they say—the rest is history. Lacey and Kyle’s beautiful boho themed wedding included a stunning array of flowers from peonies […]

Lacey & Kyle | Artisan Building Springfield, IL Floral Boho Chic Wedding Photographer

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Okay, let me be honest here–bridal bouquets are my favorite detail about a wedding! They add so much beauty and detail to a wedding day and really help to bring out the bride’s personality. Whether you opt for a neutral bouquet or one with oodles of color, it is important to remember that your bridal […]

Wedding Wednesday | Bouquets That I Love |Illinois Wedding Photographer

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