I’m so thrilled to get to share this sweet family of four with you today! Every year, I donate a certain number of sessions to auctions and I’m always excited and curious to see who gets each one. This beautiful family of four was the winner of my Our Lady of Lourdes auction basket and …
A Mini Family Get Away
Over the past weekend, we were blessed with an opportunity to go and spend some time with Ryan’s family up at Kishauwau Country Cabins. We began the drive north and Ryan’s mom contacted us to let us know that there was no cell reception where we were staying… And honestly – I was totally okay …
My Journey with God
I haven’t shared anything real or raw in a while and today I feel like this is something I should share with you all. For those who’ve been reading a long here for a while or who actually know me – you may have read about our story to find Marlee through infertility adn the …
Baby O’s First 48 | Brand New Baby Photography
Some of you know that one of my best friends is my fellow photographer, Sarah, of Sarah Jane Photography. We actually met at another local photographer’s retirement sale and we both laugh that the other was the best thing we got that day. We laugh… but for me – it’s definitely true. Sarah’s friendship has …
Alanna’s Rainbow Baby Fine Art Piece
You may recall on Wednesday last week that I shared my sweet friend, Alanna’s, maternity session with all of you. And today I get to share her rainbow baby fine art piece. I knew for quite a while that I was going to get to do these portraits and I knew some of Alanna’s story, …
4th of July 2018
I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. Growing up Ryan and I both had fun celebrating this holiday with family. For me, our family got together down in Pana and watched their fireworks and spent the evening hanging out playing with sparklers and stuff. We still enjoyed celebrating the festivities as the …
Seth & Alanna Maternity Session | Sullivan, IL
Today I get to share another special session with you all today! Oh my gosh you guys – this mama was the second senior girl I photographed when I was brand new to being a business owner. I’ve had the joy of documenting her senior portraits, her engagement photos (and baby announcement photos for baby …
Charlie N’s Story Session | Mt. Zion, IL
Today I’m sharing something a little different with you, but I think it’s oh so special and so important. And I’m beyond grateful that Kristi and Phil invited me in and let me create these images. You see, Kristi is one of my dear friends, and, unfortunately, a fellow sister in the heartache of struggling …
Happy Belated Fathers Day
You know, I’m going to be honest and just admit that I feel super guilty that I failed to get a Father’s Day post up before or right after Father’s Day. But it’s better late than never, right? Nothing has made me happier than watching my husband become a father… this is something I truly …
Xander Newborn Photography | Decatur, IL
Guys!!! I’m so darn excited to share this sweet little man with all of you!! You may recall that I recently share Tyson and Kathleen’s maternity session with you. And I was over the moon to see that this handsome little guy had arrived! Oh my goodness! I so love snuggling our tiniest little clients …