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Cody + Rachel | A Romantic Wedding at Pear Tree Estate in Champaign, IL

December 10, 2022

Rachel and Cody… these two have stole our hearts! They are the most beautiful couple from the inside out. And their love for one another just radiates off them and touches everyone around them. Their wedding day was just perfect! Every bit of this day was full of gorgeous moments. Rachel shared heart tugging first […]

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Bre | A Botanical Gardens Senior Session in Peoria, Illinois

December 7, 2022

This gorgeous lady is fierce. Bre loves plants so taking her senior photos at the Luthy Botanical Gardens turned out to be perfect! We had plans to go to a couple other locations but the insane cold kept us mostly inside, with a warm peppermint mocha nearby. 🙂 And she rocked it anyway! Bre is […]

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2024 Senior Rep Program | Have an unforgettable senior year!

December 2, 2022

Do you want more than just an awkward senior session where you pose and smile for the camera? How about an experience packed full of new friendships, activities, and modeling? If you’re all for it, our senior rep program may be right up your alley! A handful of 2024 seniors will receive a variety of […]

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Jonah + Jena | A Country Romantic Wedding at Elmore Stock Farm in Laura, IL

December 1, 2022

Jena and Jonah are the sweetest people you’ll ever meet. Their wedding day was gorgeous, as they gave glory to God throughout every portion of their day. These two are grounded in their love for each other, but even above that… their love for God. They did a beautifully humbling foot washing ceremony during their […]

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Dillan + Kelsey | A Nature Engagement Session (+Special Announcement) in Peoria, Illinois

November 28, 2022

Dillan and Kelsey are just beautiful. From the inside out, these two radiate love! We had the absolute honor of capturing not only their engagement photos, but their super special announcement too! THEY’RE HAVING A BABY!! AHH! Dillan is our cousin so being able to capture so many special milestones in his and Kelsey’s lives […]

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Jake + Tori | A Terracotta Fall Wedding at the Cannery in Eureka, Illinois

November 23, 2022

Jake and Tori had the most beautiful wedding day… from their gorgeous colors and theme to the perfect fall weather. This day was stunning, but what made it so special was the joy and love that surrounded every moment. Jake had THE BEST reaction to Tori during their first look. Enough to try to keep […]

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Travis + Stephanie | A Fall Nature Engagement Session in Green Valley, Illinois

November 16, 2022

If your relationship can withstand having a baby during a pandemic, you can withstand literally anything. Stephanie and Travis have had their fair share of curve balls thrown their way, but with every hit they fought back relentlessly. And here they stand, with a beautiful daughter about to promise their lives to one another. These […]

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Emmy | A Downtown + Riverfront Senior Session in Peoria, Illinois

November 5, 2022

E M M Y ! Holy cow, gorgeous Emmy! We had the best time capturing this beautiful soul during her senior session. She may be soft spoken, but boy can she WORK IT for the camera! Emmy has a beautifully tender soul, and it shows in her volunteer work at the animal shelter. She loves […]

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Tyler + Kristin | A Nature-Filled Fall Engagement Session in East Peoria, Illinois

November 3, 2022

It may have snowed mid-session, but that didn’t stop Tyler and Kristin from lovin’ on one another and letting us capture their beauty! Tyler and Kristin are just so sweet and we had the best time getting to know these two. Like most great love stories these days, they met on a dating app. Something […]

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Jake + Kristina | A Downtown and Riverfront Engagement Session in Peoria, Illinois

November 2, 2022

So let’s set the stage… imagine going on one of your first dates. A leisurely hike through nature, not sure where this newfound relationship is leading, but you know it’s taking you somewhere beautiful. (Not to mention those butterflies fluttering around in your stomach, not just on your hike! 😉) You stop to take a […]

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