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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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  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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Rebecca and Josh’s wedding day was such a sweet and intimate one. These two have the most adorable relationship and they both just glow around each other. Rebecca wore the most gorgeous Vera Wang wedding gown that fit her perfectly and when Josh saw her for the first time, he definitely teared up! It was […]

Rebecca & Josh | Downtown Springfield, IL Wyndham City Center Wedding Photograph

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I was super excited to meet Emily and Evan for their engagement session! The leaves were changed beautifully and after speaking with Emily a bit I knew that’s exactly what she wanted! I had so much fun exploring Lincoln Memorial Gardens with these two and meeting their two kiddos – Evan’s sweet daughter and their […]

Emily & Evan | Springfield, IL Lincoln Memorial Garden Engagement Photographer

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Shannon and Kip are the sweetest couple! I have known Shannon for a long time through her sister Kathryn, a sweet friend of mine! I have gotten to know Shannon and her adorable, bubbly personality over the past few years. She is one of the kindest humans I know and she is a kick butt […]

Shannon & Kip | Springfield, IL Downtown Fall Engagement Photographer

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Jessica and Dan are hilarious together! I have known Jess since first grade. We were in the same class for 5 years and shared so many of the same friends. Jess is one of the kindest people I know. No matter what she is doing, she always does it with a smile on her face. […]

Jessica & Dan | Busse Woods Trail Fall Engagement Photographer

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You know that party that everyone wants to attend? The one that you know is going to be an absolute blast and you just can’t miss it? That’s exactly what Kim and Kellen wanted for their day and it is exactly what they got! The moment I walked into Kim’s house the celebration started, the […]

Kim & Kellen | Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL Fall Celebration Wedding Photographer

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I cannot stop gushing over this sweet couple! Callie and Ryan are so adorably in love and it shines through their engagement photos. Callie and I have known each other through mutual friends for many years. I had heard so many stories about this Ryan guy who was so in love with Callie and making […]

Callie & Ryan | Athens, IL Family Farm Engagement Photographer

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