Picking a location for photos can be a little challenging when there are so many beautiful options! There are a variety of backgrounds that can provide your photos with completely different vibes. If you’re up in the air on where to have your photos taken, this blog is for you! We’ve highlighted a few of […]

Before you throw that cap in the air, there’s one important and fun activity you must complete… YOUR SENIOR PHOTOS!! Because you only graduate from high school once. And this phase of your life deserves to be documented. So if you’ve said “yes!” to hiring the Now and Then Sisters for your senior portraits, here’s […]

We are so excited that you decided to book a mini session with the Now and Then Sisters! (If you haven’t booked your mini and want to, head on over to our “Families” page.) These are quick and fun, perfect for capturing a few updated photos of this season of your life. Since minis are […]

Yes, 2020 has had its ups and downs. But we dare to say… there has been far more good than bad. Being in the wedding industry, you get to witness love on epic levels. Love at its peak… and love overcoming obstacle after obstacle. You want to know the beautiful thing about obstacles? You always […]

Grooms can sometimes get confused by the duties and responsibilities that befall on them before their wedding. Why? Because traditionally, the majority of wedding planning has hardly fallen into the domain of the groom. So it’s easy to get lost in a sea of wedding colors and themes, or even decide on simpler things like […]

Central Illinois may not be the first place you think of when dreaming of your perfect wedding day. We don’t have a mountain range… or an ocean… or an expansive skyline.  But you know what? That’s okay. Because we have elegant hotels, lush gardens, historic homes, shady forests, revamped warehouses, rolling fields, and art galleries… […]

It’s that time again! You’ve been here before… you recently bought the most adorable, coordinated outfits for your family and are anxiously waiting for your family portrait session. Yay! Then, all of a sudden those dreaded thoughts creep into your head… “Will Ben be cranky because he’s teething?” “I just know Addison is going to […]

A Quick Intro Hi there! We’re the N&T sisters… or better known as Kayla and Erika. And yes, we’re actually sisters. We have another sister, Tarah, who decided not to join the fam business because… well… she’s pretty dang amazing at being a mom to four kids, refinishing furniture, baking gorgeous cakes, and just about […]

Styled shoots are amazing for so many reasons. But the main reason is to give you lovely brides some killer inspiration for your big day. We partnered with a few AMAZING local businesses to bring you some gorgeous rustic boho inspiration. So prepare to be pumped full of all sorts of creative juices as you […]

Let’s make something clear… there is no right or wrong way to get married. If you want a huge celebration, you should have the celebration you dreamed of! If you want something small and intimate, then have a beautifully private wedding! The only thing that shouldn’t be compromised is YOUR HAPPINESS! So if you’re starting […]