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A Creek Maternity Session in Chillicothe, Illinois

May 9, 2023

Kelsey and Dillan have so many beautiful life changes ahead of them. These two gorgeous people are about to become parents and we know just how blessed their sweet baby boy is going to be! We cannot wait to meet this little cutie! Their creek maternity session was so dreamy! Kelsey is absolutely glowing! Kelsey […]

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Joshua | Class of 2024 – Dunlap High School

April 28, 2023

When God blesses you with an incredible singing voice, you use it! Joshua has big plans to go into theater. And we have no doubt in our minds that he’s gonna be a star!  Joshua is such a talented young man who’s full of so much spunk and kindness. Between laughs, singing along to a […]

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Zach and Danielle | A Farm Couples Session in Trivoli, Illinois

April 24, 2023

When we say Zach and Danielle are a match made in Heaven, we mean it! And you’ll see why… So yeah, they’re sorta perfect for each other. We had A BLAST exploring Zach’s family farm… from cows to tractors, nothing was lacking from this down-home country engagement session! They danced in the pasture with cows […]

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Jake + Jenna | A Nature Couples Session in Farmington, IL

April 10, 2023

If you want to smile nonstop, keep on scrolling through Jake and Jenna’s engagement photos. 🤩 These two are full of laughter and love! It was such a joy to capture their gorgeous chemistry! No matter how awkward photos may feel, when you’re laughing and loving on one another, you’re always bound to capture the […]

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Taylor | Class of 2023 Senior – Illinois Valley Central High School

February 13, 2023

* T A Y L O R * This gorgeous girl holds a very special place in our hearts. Our families have been friends ever since we can remember. So we’ve watch Taylor grow up over the years and seeing her become the absolutely beautiful lady she is today is just everything! Taylor is on […]

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Sophia | Class of 2023 Senior – Dunlap High School

February 5, 2023

* S O P H I A * Boy, this girl has just stolen our hearts! She’s just the sweetest person you’ll ever meet. She’s so true to herself and she’s so true to others, too. And clearly her friends feel the same way because you’re looking at the Dunlap High School Homecoming Queen! She […]

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Trinity | Class of 2023 Senior – Illinois Valley Central High School

January 29, 2023

T R I N I TY This girl is absolutely gorgeous. She has a tender soul who just cares so much for others. So much so that when we asked Trinity what her favorite part of the senior rep program was she said, “Seeing how beautiful each one of our girls were on the inside […]

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Ally | Class of 2023 Senior – Dunlap High School

January 22, 2023

* A L L Y * Don’t be fooled… it isn’t just Ally’s bright blue eyes that makes this girl so beautiful. It’s her tender, sweet soul that makes her so darn love-able. She is all about helping her community and she has a deep love of animals. Since she was a little girl, she […]

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Lydia | Class of 2023 Senior – Morton High School

January 15, 2023

* L Y D I A * Just about the cutest farm girl you’ve ever seen! Lydia is your down home country girl who loves sports, the outdoors, and 4-H. She has the sweetest soul and the most beautiful smile! She volunteers at Central Illinois Riding Therapy, which is a non-profit that helps with posture, […]

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Craig + Christin | A Beautiful Pear Tree Estates Wedding in Champaign, Illinois

January 8, 2023

It may have been extremely cold on Christin and Craig’s wedding day, but their love kindled a fire in us all! This day was so beautiful. From their sweet first look to their stunning ceremony, every moment was saturated in love. And their reception was so much fun to capture! From the best dancers we’ve […]

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