Photography isn’t always about capturing a perfectly curated and posed moment. It’s about pivoting and telling YOUR story – however it unfolds. And that’s how we ended up with this truly amazing editorial inspired session for Alexis and Taylor’s LGBTQ+ engagement photos in Downtown Springfield! Originally Taylor had wanted me to photograph her proposing to […]
Getting married in a historical building is SUCH. A. VIBE. Give me all those moody corners, perfectly curated decor, and all that vintage ethereal charm for the perfect way to tell the story of your wedding day! Merrian and Ryan checked all those boxes with their wedding at The Legacy Building – a dreamy wedding […]
Springfield, IL is an absolutely amazing city to live in. There are endless things to do here and I love being able to share what this city has to offer with my clients, especially when that means a surprise proposal! I was able to photograph Cal (they/them & she/her) and Sophie’s (she/her) beautiful and unique […]
I cannot believe I get to do this for a living. Getting to watch and photograph as two amazing people get engaged is really the best thing ever. And I’m so lucky that Carson just happened to find me on Pinterest while searching for photographers for his sunset proposal to Sarah at the University of […]
Willow tree? Check. Sunset? Check. A whole lot of love and laughter? Double check. Skyler and Sarah’s engagement session, where do I even begin?! These two beautiful souls booked me to document their engagement session in Springfield’s own Centennial Park, a go to favorite spot of mine for angelic sunset photos like these. The blanket […]
I’ve had the pleasure of documenting some incredible elopements for my amazing couples over the years, and each time I’m reminded of how truly magical these celebrations are. When you take into account the creative freedom they allow, how intimate and personal they are, and the beautiful spaces found throughout Illinois, it’s easy to understand […]
Heyoooo! Rachael here. You’ve probably never planned a wedding before! No worries my friend. In this blog, I’ve pulled real wedding timelines from past weddings to showcase what your wedding day coverage could be. Why show different wedding timelines? Because each couple has different priorities, and different ideas. I want you to feel empowered to […]
A little Vogue, a little whimsical coffee house—this elopement had range. Earlier this spring I got the chance to document these two lovely ladies’ one of a kind elopement in Springfield, Illinois! Jakki and Shelby found me back in January, and after inquiring with me we immediately clicked. They knew they wanted something a bit […]
This space? It’s for couples who want to dream big and decorate boldly. One of the great things about wedding venues is that there’s something out there for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a blank slate DIY space, an all-inclusive venue that takes care of everything from the get go, or anything in-between, chances are […]
Some weddings don’t unfold in one day—and that’s the beauty of them. For their elopement at the Sangamon County Courthouse in Springfield, Nathan and Jason created a day that was simple and sweet. From the family focused elopement ceremony, to the fun fall portraits in Washington Park, to the next day reception at Arlington’s in […]
It’s no secret I love my courthouse weddings, but an elopement hits differently. An elopement gives you more creative freedom while still keeping it intimate and personal feel. If you’re here, you’re probably wondering how to plan an elopement in Illinois. This blog post covers: Why elope? First, what is an elopement? A smaller wedding […]
If the feeling of brushing shoulders with forest fairies could be photographed, this would be it. ✨🧚🏻 I am so so SO excited to share Sasha and Meg’s ethereal engagement session here on the blog today! These two have such a sweet, kind, joyous love for one another. I legit cannot wait for their wedding […]
As a wedding photographer in Central Illinois, I am so grateful to have SO many wonderful locations for my couples to enjoy, both in terms of wedding venues and portrait locations. One such city that has plenty of both to go around is Peoria, IL, which I’ve actually covered before when talking about my favorite […]
Abby and Kristopher’s wedding day at The Barn at Fairview Acres really had it all. From intimate moments where they could just be present and exist with one another, to the genuine connections they create with their people being on full display, it was a day of love through and through! I loved being able […]
Elopements have been a part of the wedding industry for a LONG time. What started out as a secretive marriage where the couple would run off for a private wedding has now become a celebration where each couple is able to freely create the wedding day that they want, with hardly any limitations. Because of […]
It’s no secret that Illinois is home to some truly amazing wedding venues, many of which we’ve actually taken a look at before here on the blog! From my favorite mansion and estate venues, to the best large wedding venues in the state, we’ve seen many of the phenomenal spaces that Illinois has to offer. […]
