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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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Zach + Hannah | A Gorgeous Lakefront Wedding at Parker Run Vineyards in Windsor, Illinois

October 27, 2022

Hannah and Zach experienced the most crazy weather events on their wedding day! From sunshine to sprinkles to downpour to the bluest clear sky. Everything cleared beautifully just in time for them to say “I do”, overlooking the most beautiful backdrop at Parker Run Vineyards. Plus, you know what they say… rain is good luck […]

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Matthew + Grace | A Romantic Engagement Session in Brimfield, Illinois

October 24, 2022

Imagine renovating your future home with your boyfriend… the place where you dreamed big dreams of planting roots. And your boyfriend gets down on one knee, mid-renovation, and becomes your future HUSBAND! Dreamy right?! Well that’s exactly how Matthew proposed to Grace. And we’re pretttyyy sure their proposal story should be made into a Hallmark […]

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Jodie + Andrew | A Nature-Immersed Couples Session in Peoria, Illinois

October 24, 2022

Andrew lived across the street from Jodie. If that doesn’t sound like the start of a beautiful love story or a fun rendition of a ‘Friends’ episode, we don’t know what does!! To top it all off, Andrew proposed to Jodie with a ring pop. LOL! Which is sorta awesome. But of course, he pulled […]

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Joe + Kaitlyn | A Vintage Boho Wedding at The Cannery in Eureka, Illinois

October 15, 2022

Kaitlyn and Joe couldn’t have had a more beautiful wedding day. They were surrounded in the greatest group of people who celebrated them so big… just the way they deserve to be celebrated! The Cannery made such a beautiful back drop to their gorgeous day. And the vintage boho vision they had for their day […]

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Kyle + Emily | A Romantic Engagement Session at Eureka Lake

October 13, 2022

Oh my goodness, these two are just absolutely beautiful together! Kyle and Emily go together like cheese to macaroni or peanut butter to jelly. It’s a good thing Kyle asked the new girl in school to homecoming 4+ years ago! Because the world would have missed out on the beauty and love these two radiate […]

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Avery | A Hockey + Ewing Manor Senior Session in Bloomington, Illinois

October 12, 2022

A V E R Y ! This girl is so gorgeous… from the inside out! Personality is just beaming from her! Getting to photograph her during this exciting phase of her life is the greatest honor for us. Not only is she charming and full of so much kindness, but she kicks butt on the […]

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Zac + Abby | A Rustic Wedding at 3300 Event Center in Peoria, Illinois

October 7, 2022

To say that Abby and Zac surrounded themselves with the best, most hilarious and loving people would be an understatement. Abby and Zac’s day covered the full spectrum of emotion… from the sweetest, tear-jerking moments… to hardcore laughing till you cry moments. Truly an incredible group of people, and we feel so honored to have […]

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