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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 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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  Stuart and Hillary were the most stunning bride and groom, had so many loving people around them on their wedding day, and threw one heck of a party! I cannot tell you what an honor it was to photograph this loving pair at the most beautiful Pear Tree Estates, on what felt like one […]

Hillary & Stuart | Pear Tree Estates in Champaign, IL Burgundy & Blush Cozy Winter Wedding Photographer

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2 There’s something extra special about the marriage of high school sweethearts. We all remember our first high school crush and for some of us we’re lucky enough to marry him or her. So I was super excited to capture that magic between Samantha and Troy on their wedding day. Samantha is the sweetest, most […]

Samantha & Troy | Illinois State Fairgrounds Artisan Building Old European Garden Wedding Photographer

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Elissa and Jimmy are the cutest couple – I love their story so much! They are high school sweethearts who met over 9 years ago in the halls of Springfield High. They grew together, and spent some time apart pursuing their dreams – Jimmy in the U.S. Army at West Point and Elissa at the […]

Elissa & Jimmy | New Salem, IL State Park Engagement Photographer

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I absolutely loved every minute of Sarah and Todd’s engagement session. These two were extremely shy in front of the camera. They told me several times that photos were definitely not their favorite. However, the one thing I knew about them is that they have great personalities and I quickly found out how adorably cute […]

Sarah & Todd | Springfield, IL Sunset Country Engagement Photographer

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