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Sami is officially heading into her senior year this fall, and we kicked it off with the dreamiest summer session to celebrate this exciting season! šøāļø She wanted a summer session with flowers, soft golden light, and a location that felt fresh and vibrantāso the Idea Garden at the U of I Arboretum in Urbana […]
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June 7th, 2025 will always be a special date in my heart because Sydney and Coltonās wedding day at Woodbury Falls in Danville, Illinois was an absolute dream from start to finish. From the moment I arrived, I could feel the loveānot just between the couple, but from their families and bridal party too. Everyone […]
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Like many of you, I love listening to podcasts- especially ones that are about things I’m interested in. One of my very favorite podcasts is Oh Shoot! by Cassidy Lynne – a super talented Michigan based photographer and educator. Yesterday I listened to her newest episode, which was all about color theory. It’s such a […]
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Today, the world said goodbye to a very special soul. Coda was just 3.5 years old, but in that short time, he lived a life full of love, wild adventures, and joy that could only come from a dog who truly knew what it meant to be part of a family. We met at Homer […]
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Some stories are harder to tell, but sometimes they’re also the most important. This past weekend I had the honor of photographing River– a beautiful four year old mixed breed pup with the heart of a guardian and the spirit of a best friend. River’s family- her mom, dad, and 1.5 year old human brother- […]
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April 5th brought raināa lot of it. Like, torrential downpour and flooding kind of rain. But somehow, Alyssa and Samuelās wedding day at Sweet Magnolia Weddings and Events was still one of the most beautiful and joy-filled days Iāve ever captured. From the moment I walked into the bright white venue, it was clear that […]
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This past weekend, I had the honor of photographing Jet, an 11-year-old German Shepherd. I met up with him and his family for a golden hour for a session at Wimple Park in Tuscola, Illinois, that was filled with love, reflection, and the quiet beauty of early spring. Jet’s family reached out to me after […]
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I first met the mom of this sweet family a couple years ago when I did little league photos for her oldest son’s team! He is the same age as my daughter so they’ve gone through school together and were in the same class last year. She and I also share a mutual love of […]
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Another early fall session and one of the first with my new mirrorless camera, Lexi and Travis and reached out back in the Spring to get these photos scheduled! This session was super special to me because Lexi is the daughter of my very first wedding couple š„ŗ It was so great to get to […]
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Sydney & Colton were one of the first to help kick off the fall season this year! Sydney found me through a mutual family friend and booked me almost right away. When I finally got to meet her in person for these photos I could absolutely see why they loved her so much! We had […]
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