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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

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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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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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So you have the ring and your wedding planning has begun! One of your first step (obviously after booking your photographer) is to schedule your engagement photos! It is so important to take engagement photos for SO many reasons. First of all it is such a fun and exciting time in you and your fiance’s […]

Wedding Wednesday – What to Wear for you Engagement Photos | Springfield, Illinois 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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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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