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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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A lakeside wedding in Peoria, IL | Nick + Sarah

December 29, 2018

When your very good friend gets married, you try your hardest to fight back tears. And when you get to capture every detail of her special day, you feel like the luckiest girl alive.  It’s true what they say… you meet your best friends in college. I met this amazing girl about 10 years ago […]

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Jill + Nick

December 14, 2016

I (Kayla) could gaze at these images all day! The golden sun during the winter season is so beautiful. Complement it with a gorgeous floral crown, stunning hair and make-up, and an elegant lace gown, and you just can’t go wrong with nature’s brown and golden tones. Although the crisp, frigid weather isn’t so pleasant in Illinois, […]

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

September 13, 2016

NIGEL + MICHELLE  The sun beams flickered with the rhythm of the wind as it delicately blew the tree’s branches. As she walked towards her love, she was radiant. This was the day they had been waiting for. The butterflies were alive and well in the best way possible, and your heart couldn’t help but flutter as […]

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