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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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Tenea’s senior session was so worth the wait! After having to reschedule twice due to rain, we finally got a break in the weather—and this time, it held off just long enough for us to make some magic. Tenea is a member of the Rantoul High School Class of 2025, and her session was such […]

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Makayla’s session was more than just a celebration of graduating nursing school—it was a celebration of where she’s been and the exciting road ahead. We met on a warm, overcast evening in early May, starting her session at the beautiful arboretum and ending where so much of her story has already unfolded—on the Carle hospital […]

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Family Photos with Dog at Kennekuk County Park, Danville Illinois

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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Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing the incredible team at Mitchem Dental, a local dental office based in Champaign, Illinois. For their updated headshots, we chose the beautiful grounds of Japan House in Urbana – a peaceful and picturesque setting that offered the perfect mix of natural beauty and clean, simple backdrops. What we […]

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April 5th brought rain—a lot of it. Like, torrential downpour and flooding kind of rain. But somehow, Alyssa and Samuel’s wedding day at Sweet Magnolia Weddings and Events was still one of the most beautiful and joy-filled days I’ve 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 🥺 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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