Gilly and Eli’s wedding day was a whirlwind of emotion in the BEST way possible. From deep belly laughs that left us struggling to catch our breath, to moments of joy so strong they turned our eyes into literal waterfalls, Gilly, Eli, their guests, and I each enjoyed their wedding at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf […]

Today’s wedding was an extra special one for me to document. Not only because it was a destination wedding at the fabulous Graystone Valley in Branson, Missouri, but also because the groom Austin and I practically grew up together! From kindergarten through high school, Austin and I knew one another, had similar interests, and were […]

Recently I had the pleasure of working with Bwayiask and Kenny to plan their courthouse wedding and engagement shoot. Unbeknownst to Bwayiask though, Kenny actually reached out to me individually in order to help plan his proposal to her! Together we came up with the plan for his surprise proposal to Bwayiask at the lovely […]

You all know how I love my moody and untraditional engagement sessions, and thankfully Elaina did as well as it’s what inclined her to book me for her and Clayton’s wedding and engagement session! On her inquiry Elaina noted: “I’m interested in some non-traditional images. I’m not super into the posed like getting ready photos […]

Amy and Josh’s wedding at the Kennedy Estate in Lizton, Indiana was literally a DREAM! I feel like I say this about all of my weddings, but honestly I can’t think of a better way to describe this beautiful, emotional, heart melting wedding day. I had THE best time with these two celebrating their one […]

In late May I was able to document a one of a kind intimate wedding at one of my favorite venues in Bloomington, Illinois, Reality on Monroe! Madison and Austin had such a specific and beautiful vision for their wedding day, and the execution of said vision was absolutely flawless. Their day is a prime […]

While we may have had to completely scratch the entirety of our original plans, Val, Travis and I still made the most of their engagement photos thanks in part to their amazing Airbnb in Lincoln, Illinois! This session was SO much fun. Not only were we able to enjoy a variety of settings throughout the […]

Sometimes mother nature just throws in the most magical conditions possible for a dreamy, romantic engagement session! Abby and Al’s engagement photos at Allerton Park are the epitome of this phenomenon. Their engagement session took place mid May, so we knew there was a chance for some wacky Midwest weather to be thrown our way. […]

It’s NO secret that I love my courthouse elopements in Springfield, especially when they involve portrait photos at the breathtaking Illinois State Capitol Building! Even though I’ve documented quite a few elopements here it never gets old as the setting is so beautiful, each couple has their own one of a kind love story, and […]

Emily and Kevin’s wedding at the Ravisloe Country Club was an all around fantastic day that was a long time in the making! These two began dating while they went to Eastern Illinois University together, back when they only knew each other through mutual friends, though Emily had a crush on Kevin FOREVER prior to […]