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Josh & Alex | A Country Farm Engagement Session in Princeville, Illinois

July 8, 2019

Growing up, I (Erika) always dreamed of living in the country. To step outside as the last sliver of sun disappears beneath the earth. To gaze above at a navy sky, freckled with stars. That’s the life. And luckily for Josh and Alex, they’re living it! I may have been a little green with envy […]

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Backyard Country Wedding in Humbolt, Illinois

June 26, 2019

There’s something magical about rain. It’s cleansing for the soul. It’s necessary for crops to grow and life to thrive. But on your wedding day? Well… on your wedding day, you expect the birds to be chirping, the sun to be shining, and for everything to just perfectly fall into place. For Layne and Spencer, […]

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Living For a Purpose

August 13, 2017

“Cassie! Wake up!” Brandon yelled at his wife. It was the middle of the night when he was jolted awake by the bed violently shaking. Cassie was lying face down in her pillow, stiff as her body seized uncontrollably. She was unresponsive, when she suddenly sat straight up. She was looking directly at Brandon, but […]

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5 Dos and Don’ts of Weight Loss for Your Big Day

July 29, 2017

Don’t sweat it. You’ll look great no matter what. Let me be totally blunt and acclaim what has already been proven by millions of women trying to lose weight: DIETS SUCK. I love ice cream, donuts, Starbucks, and mac n’ cheese entirely too much to give it up. But when I got engaged, I knew it was time […]

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Kayla | Milk Bath

July 16, 2017

I’m almost always behind the camera, especially with our clients, as well as with my family pictures that I attempt to take of my two children. My husband Mike and I are expecting our third child this September, and we are so excited that this little bundle of joy will complete our family. Since this […]

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Kendra + Chase

May 28, 2017

Imagine this: you’re sitting next to a crackling fire sipping a warm cup of coffee as you snuggle into the love of your life. This is a short snippet into Kendra and Chase’s lives. How dreamy! As hikers and just overall nature lovers, these two set up quite the camping scene for their engagement session at […]

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