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Evan + Christina | A Romantic Desert Rose Wedding in Springfield, Illinois

December 28, 2022

Christina and Evan… where do we even begin?! First and foremost, these two are absolutely made for each other! The joy they share when they’re together is just contagious. Secondly, um… boy can they DANCE (like their whole family)!! Their wedding was a total blast to capture. They laughed the whole day, danced the night […]

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Allison | Class of 2023 Senior – Washington Community High School

December 18, 2022

* A L L I S O N * This gorgeous girl right here… not only is she packed FULL of personality, but she also makes THE BEST cookies this side of Peoria has ever tasted (check out her business AAA Sugar Cookies)! She is near and dear to our hearts… our mothers worked together […]

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Sam + Hannah | A Gorgeous Waterfront Wedding at Eastport Banquets in East Peoria, Illinois

December 17, 2022

Hannah and Sam are just about the nicest people you’ll ever meet. They both have the biggest hearts and that rings true in all of their photos. Sam had the sweetest reaction at his first look of Hannah… and let’s be honest, can you blame him?!? Hannah was an absolutely stunning bride! Their ceremony was […]

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Mia | Class of 2023 Senior – Metamora Township High School

December 11, 2022

* M I A * This gorgeous girl right here is out to change the world! Not only is she a stellar volleyball player (she went to super sections both her junior and senior year!), but she was also homecoming queen and on the national honors society. Mia has plans to study biochemistry at Trinity […]

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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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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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