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Family portraits are somewhat of a thing of the past. Don’t worry—this does not mean they don’t happen any more, they just aren’t as center-focused as they used to be! However, they can definitely be one of the higher-stress points of the day. SO—in order to make things a little less stressful on you, here […]

Wedding Wednesday | Tips for Stress Free Family Portraits | Illinois Wedding Photographer

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Family portraits are somewhat of a thing of the past. Don’t worry—this does not mean they don’t happen any more, they just aren’t as center-focused as they used to be! However, they can definitely be one of the higher-stress points of the day. SO—in order to make things a little less stressful on you, here […]

Wedding Wednesday | Tips for Stress Free Family Portraits | Illinois Wedding Photographer

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I have known Jessica from Girl Scout days and getting to photograph her wedding was such an honor for me! She has always been kind, beautiful and full of laughter. It is so obvious how much Dan adores her, and he is the perfect match because he is always joking around making her laugh. The […]

Jessica & Dan | Abraham Lincoln Hotel Springfield, IL Navy & Silver Romantic Wedding Photographer

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Having your bridal details photographed is such an important part of your making your wedding gallery perfect! You put so much time and effort into planning out all of the little details from the veil you choose to the shoes you invest in, that making sure they get photographed is key. The easiest time of […]

Wedding Wednesday – Bridal Detail Tips for Perfect Photos | Illinois Wedding Photographer

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Landon and Roxy have known each other for many years as they grew up in the same church. But it wasn’t until later in life when sparks flew that they realized they were perfect for each other. They were celebrating Roxy’s completion of graduate school and Landon’s new job with all of their family when […]

Roxy & Landon | Springfield, IL Winter Engagement Photographer

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I was really excited to photograph Nicole and Tyler’s wedding because it’s the first I’ve done in Effingham, a change of pace is always a good thing and an opportunity to photograph new scenery, which by the way was as stunning as the bride and groom. Nicole and Tyler are huge fans of the outdoors. […]

Nicole & Tyler | Effingham Event Center, IL Pastel Rustic Woodland Wedding Photographer

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I was so excited for the wedding of Sarah and Todd as they are perfect for each other! The fact that I have known Sarah since we were in high school made the day just that little extra special. Sarah is so easy-going, fun to be around, and beautiful, which pretty much sums up her […]

Sarah & Todd | St. Aloysius Church Springfield, IL Wine & Navy Romantic Winter Wedding Photographer

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Carly and Nicholas are two sweet people who are adorably cute together!  They met back in college online and soon found out they were just up the street from each other! They became friends first, really getting to know each other and taking their time. Over the summer before Carly second year at school, Nicholas […]

Carly & Nicholas | Allerton Park, Monticello, IL Snowy Engagement Photographer

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I am so excited to share Stephanie and Bryan sweet love story. They first met online and when Bryan proposed to Stephanie he recreated their first date at Obed & Isaacs and recited a poem he had written himself. I had so much fun getting to know them before their big day. They are the […]

Stephanie & Bryan | Springfield, IL Navy & Soft Neutrals Romantic Winter Wedding Photographer

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I have been so excited for Elissa and Jimmy’s wedding, not just because they were such a wonderful couple to photograph, but also the story of how they met in high school, went their separate ways, and then reconnected years later. “It was always you” was the theme and Elissa and Jimmy are proof that […]

Elissa & Jimmy | Springfield, IL Icy Blue & Winter White Formal Army Wedding Photographer

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I love Christmas. I love everything about it, the lights, the trees, the joy. When I met Natalie and Steve for the first time they told me about their love for the season and how it would play a role in their wedding day. I was super excited to capture it for them! It was […]

Natalie & Steve | Maldaner’s Restaurant Springfield, IL Intimate Christmas Wedding Photographer

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