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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 […]

Surprise Proposal at Venue 1929 in Springfield, Illinois | Bwayiask + Kenny

Man slips a ring on a woman's finger as they stand in a large living room in front of a large fireplace with candles lit all around them.

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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 […]

Artful Engagement Photos in Champaign, Illinois | Elaina + Clayton

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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 […]

Moody Engagement Photos at an Airbnb in Lincoln, IL | Val + Travis

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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. […]

Romantic Engagement Photos at Allerton Park | Abby + Al

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Boy do I have a FUN engagement session for you guys today! We’re taking a look at Cora and Andrew’s engagement photos which we took at Cora’s family farm in Central Illinois! This session was an absolute blast to document, a beautiful showcase of Cora and Andrew’s lives at the moment, and a perfect lead […]

Central Illinois Engagement Photos on the Family Farm | Cora + Andrew

Couple kisses while sitting on hay with a red barn in the background and cows walking around them during golden hour at a farm in Springfield Illinois.

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Olivia and Camden’s couples session is one that I am SO excited to finally be sharing here on the blog! These two met one another at a Halloween event at their local bar, something they both describe as a once in a lifetime chance as that isn’t really a typical outing for either of them. […]

Fall Couples Photos at the Lincoln Memorial Gardens in Springfield | Olivia + Camden

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If you know me then you know that I LOVE the non-traditional when it comes to my sessions, which is why I’m SO excited to share Cayti and Chris’ couples session in downtown Springfield! This session is special for a couple of reasons, one being the creative energy that both Cayti and Chris brought to […]

Rainy Couples Session in Downtown Springfield | Cayti + Chris

A couple runs during a rainy evening across the street with clear umbrellas in their hands in downtown Springfield, Illinois.

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I want to start by saying that Gilly and Eli’s engagement session in Central Illinois basically has everything I love all smooshed together into one session. Combine the natural beauty of Matthiessen State Park, the epic throwback vibes of The Rootbeer Stand, and finally Gilly and Eli’s uncompromising love for one another, and I’m sure […]

Central Illinois Engagement Session | Gilly + Eli

During their engagement session a couple smile at one another and hold hands while next to a creek in Matthiessen State Park of Central Illinois

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I had the absolute pleasure of capturing my FIRST EVER engagement photos in downtown Chicago last month! First off, thank you to my Chicago photog friends for helping me with the parking, planning, and more. Second, a HUGE congratulations to Alysa and Adam on their engagement and their incredible session! These two have a magical […]

Classy Engagement Photos in Downtown Chicago | Alysa + Adam

Engagement photo of a couple standing at North Avenue Beach with the Chicago skyline in the background, the man is looking at the woman while she looks back at the camera

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If you know me and you’ve been following my content for a bit then you know that the stereotype of Central Illinois being full of nothing but cornfields is FAR from the truth! Whether it’s stunning scenes of nature, buildings with a rich history, or cozy downtown spaces, the cities of Central Illinois have a […]

The Best Engagement Session Locations in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois

A couple sitting at a table in a park laugh while eating ice cream together during their engagement session in Bloomington-Normal