Madison and Wes’ wedding! Wow, I have so much to say about this wedding which goes to show just HOW much thought and care they both put into this day! Their wedding day took place at Trailside Event Center, but also included some other Peoria locations as well that we’ll talk about soon enough! Here’s […]
Ashley and Jake’s intimate wedding day at Reality on Monroe was a day filled with love and emotion, their story starts LONG before their wedding day though! The two practically grew up together, but were never interested in one another. They later moved across the country from one another, Ashley to Colorado and Jake to […]
Retro 70’s aesthetic? Check. Classic Cadillac to pose with for their portraits? Check. A disco themed wedding reception? Also check! Lexi and Alex’s wedding day at the Clayville Historic Site this past fall was a one of a kind day that I’m SO glad to have been a part of! You may recognize these two […]
Are you ready to relive a one of a kind intimate destination wedding in the mountains of Tennessee with me? I sure hope so! Elise and Abram seriously put together one of THE coolest weddings that I’ve had the privilege of photographing! Between the private house in the mountains of Tennessee, the epic backdrop for […]
Let Allie & Dylan’s day show you, the importance of all portraits before the ceremony. Allie and Dylan’s wedding took place in June of 2023, and believe me when I say even though time has passed, I still get goosebumps reliving their day. Their wedding day was incredible to capture, and their love for one […]
When it comes to making your wedding day feel like you, no couple exemplifies that more than Amber and Brett’s backyard wedding near Springfield Illinois. These two created a wedding day that was simple and wholly true to them, exactly how they imagined it! It took a little bit to get to this point though […]
Erin and Blaine’s wedding day was a dream come true for a ton of reasons. From their fun and laid-back demeanor to their yellow and blue color scheme tied together with custom Vans for their reception, everything really felt perfectly in its place for their wedding day. To top it all off though was the […]
Dani goes to hug her daughter B after her courthouse ceremony As a documentary wedding photographer in Central Illinois, some of my favorite images from a wedding day are not your typical wedding photos. On a wedding day, there are two major categories of moments that are documented. These moments are the large moments, the […]
Dani and Ben shared the most incredible wedding day experience with an intimate ceremony at the Sangamon County Courthouse followed by their reception at Arlingtons in Springfield. Their wedding day is just as incredible and special as their love story and I CANNOT wait to share it all with you! Reconnecting Dani and Ben’s wedding […]
Lucy + Josh’s backyard wedding in Bloomington Illinois was everything they had hoped for and more. They wanted their day to feel intimate “think elopement with 80ish people!” Lucy said as we were talking about their day. They wanted everyone to leave feeling like they knew them better while also celebrating the start of their […]
Sasha + Chris’s suburb brunch reception was filled with everything a wedding celebration should be. Happiness, love, lawn games, and an epic donut wall. By the time their wedding day came around, these two had already been married for 8 months! They eloped in Maine a few months prior but knew they wanted to have […]
To say I am obsessed with Jamie and Manny’s vintage inspired wedding at Camp Tuckabatchee would be an understatement. This beautifully put together intimate and sweet wedding day for Jamie and Manny was seriously one of my favorites. They filled their wedding day with personal and intimate details, and balanced the perfect amount of thoughtfulness […]
Seth + Kelly’s intimate Airbnb wedding day at Three Pines in Petersburg Illinois was a DREAM. This charming little Airbnb made the perfect backdrop for Seth + Kelly’s wedding day surrounded by all their family and friends. I’m so obsessed with these two and their intimate wedding day, and to top off my obsession, I […]
Brittany and Patrick’s summer camp wedding at Illinois campground Camp Saukenauk was the perfect mix of romance, Lord of the Rings vibes and so so so many sweet moments with the ones they love the most. Brittany and Patrick somehow put together this beautiful wedding day in just three months. I can’t express to you […]
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