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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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November 2, 2022

I had the best time meeting Taylor and Will for their engagement session! They are both so kind and I already can’t wait to see them again for their wedding day! Taylor and Will met through a mutual friend they played softball with and immediately hit it off. Will proposed to Taylor in their living […]

November 1, 2022

I have photographed Mallory’s family for years and I was ecstatic to hear that her and Zach got engaged! I was even more excited when she reached out to ask me to photograph her big day AND that she was also asking Lydia to be her videographer. Mallory and Zach were friends for years before […]

October 21, 2022

I loved getting to meet Josh and Lexi for their engagement session! They are both so kind and make such an adorable couple. Josh and Lexi met when they both attended Illinois State and worked together as RA’s. After working together a few times and getting to know each other, the rest was history! Josh proposed to Lexi […]

October 14, 2022

We traveled south for Abbie and Zack’s wedding day and it was truly such a special day full of so much love and happiness. Abbie got ready in her childhood home surrounded by all of the women who love her so much and Zack got ready up the street at a close family friend’s house. […]

September 29, 2022

I adored being a part of Ashley and David’s wedding day! It was truly one of the most laid back, fun celebrations and I got to capture it right alongside my video partner, Lydia! Ashley and David actually went to the same high school, but didn’t really know each other. It wasn’t until after high […]

September 26, 2022

Brandi & Bryce have been clients/friends of mine for a couple of years and I got to capture their proposal last year! What Brandi thought was just a family session, was actually her surprise proposal! It was so much fun to capture that special moment for them and I was so excited when they asked […]

September 23, 2022

I met Courtney and Jarrod a few years ago when Courtney was a bridesmaid in her friend’s wedding. We hit it off instantly and I have gotten to work with her in a couple of other weddings since. I have been eagerly waiting for Jarrod to pop the question because Courtney always told me I was […]

September 21, 2022

I have been waiting a long time to photograph Kinzie and Aaron’s engagement photos! I have become fast friends with them over the last couple of years and I was ecstatic when I heard they finally got engaged! Aaron decorated their apartment in roses, popped a bottle of champagne and got down on one knee […]

September 16, 2022

I absolutely loved meeting Morgan and Travis for their engagement session! I immediately felt like I was just hanging out with two old friends and we had such a beautiful night to capture these two! They are both so laid back and did such a great job just having fun together! Morgan and Travis actually […]

September 15, 2022

Jessica and Jacob’s wedding day was perfection! The weather was absolutely gorgeous for August and we had an amazing time celebrating the Smiths! We got to travel back to the beautiful Walnut Hall Estates for Jessica and Jacob’s big day. One of my favorite parts of this venue is the gorgeous, renovated farmhouse full of […]

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