When I discuss the timeline for wedding day with a bride, I always ask if she is interested in doing a First Look. Some brides know what a First Look is, others ask for an explanation. A First Look is when the bride and groom opt to see each other before the ceremony and just …
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Blair-Williams Wedding | Springfield, IL
It was a beautiful sunny day on a Sunday afternoon when family and friends arrived in Farmersdale, IL to witness Jennifer and Chris vowing to love each other forever more. I took Chris & Jen’s engagement pictures in June this year and I was really looking forward to taking their wedding pictures. Jennifer is such …
Jason & Gina Engagement Shoot
Jason & Gina drove all the way to Sullivan to meet up with me for their engagement photos. We were blessed with absolutely gorgeous weather on the day of the shoot so I was ecstatic! We started off taking some pictures in the square in Sullivan in this cute little corner. And then went over …
Olive Madison’s Newborn Photos
I felt so incredibly lucky that Raedena let me come over and meet her precious little girl, Olive, and snap some pictures of her! Olive is absolutely adorable (although with parents like hers – she was just destined to be a cutie)! I had never really done a newborn session, so I learned a lot …
Leighton One Year Old Pictures
I was so excited when Kathy Althoff asked me if I would take pictures of her one year old granddaughter Leighton. Leighton is such a cutie – and she looks just like her daddy, Scott. Dark brown hair, big blue eyes, and such a serious little face. She is precious! We just kept trying to …
Max Vespa Senior Photos
I had so much fun taking Max’s senior photos. He is a very handsome young man and has a great sense of humor. He works for the Harristown Fire Department and he’s taking classes at Richland to become a fireman for a living. We took some photos at the studio first and then headed out …
Wolfe-Nehmer Wedding
Dan and Kelly promised forever to each other on a very warm Saturday afternoon in Decatur IL. It was a beautiful wedding. A small and intimate group of 30 their closest family and friends gathered at Dan’s parents house. While people arrived I snuck upstairs to get some pictures of Kelly getting ready. I always …
Matthew Miller’s Senior Photos
I met Matthew for the first time at his senior photo session on Tuesday. He is quite a handsome young man. And I never would have guessed he had a broken nose a week before! You really can’t tell!Matthew really loves football and he plays on St. Teresa’s football team. So we took a few …
Ryan & Lauren’s Engagement Session
I met Ryan and Lauren for the first time on Sunday for their engagement session, and I had SO much fun! Ryan is a rather playful fellow. He was constantly making me and Lauren laugh. At one point, Lauren turned to look at him and in her sternest voice said, “If you don’t quit pinching …
Minimize Your Wedding Stress – Find the Right Photographer
Lately I’ve been receiving a lot of phone calls and emails about weddings. So I thought I would take a little time today to discuss why I think choosing the right photographer is such a crucial decision in the wedding planning process. Having only got married two years ago, my wedding day is still fresh …