Hello everyone! I hope you all had a most wonderful Thanksgiving and that you are now enjoying some relaxation for the next few days. 🙂 I was visiting with my friend, Jeff Hendricks, this past week while we were waiting for the next client to arrive for his photo shoot and he told me about …
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RJ Howell Senior Session | Fort Daniels & Dalton City | Senior Photography
So this was an awesome session! Remember the Mayes family I introduced you to on Monday? Well the Howell’s were actually at Fort Daniel’s while I was shooting the Mayes Family’s session. And when I got done and started packing up the car. Bob came over and we chatted for a bit and he asked …
The Mayes Family | Fort Daniels, Mt. Zion, IL | Family Photography
I was super excited to hear from Amber that she was wanting to get some family photos taken before Jim was sent out overseas again. I love this family! They are so fun, energetic and they are the epitome of cuteness! (Plus I always end up leaving the session wishing I had red hair and …
Roots Salon | Forsyth, Illinois | Commercial Photography
So as many of you know my amazing hair dresser who I adore (Molly Hise) recently moved over to a new salon in Forsyth called Roots Salon. I have to admit – I love everything about this place! So I thought I’d give you a quick little tour of their new hair salon. First of …
Michael & Carrie’s Engagement Session | Rock Springs, Decatur, IL | Engagement Photography
I had been looking forward to Michael and Carrie’s engagement session since I met with Carrie back in early September. I love meeting my couples ahead of time and brainstorming ideas for their engagement sessions. Both the meeting and engagement session really give me a feel for who they are and it helps them to …
One Month After…
So yesterday officially marked one month since the fire that destroyed our home. And while it often feels as though no progress has been made and that we are no closer to life resuming it’s normal pattern – when we take the time to step back and look at the big picture – we are …
RC & Andrea’s Wedding | Edwardsville, IL | Wedding Photography
Ryan and I were so excited to be heading down to Edwardsville a couple weeks ago for RC and Andrea’s wedding! We were both looking forward to getting away from everything that was going on here, but more so we were excited to see the bride and groom and their families! Andrea is such a …
My First Web Blog! | Showin’ Some Love :)
Okay – so I’ve never done one of these before but I thought I’d give it a try today… Just for fun and to see what you guys think. Let me know if you like it or not so I’ll know if I should do one of these again 🙂 Contact Me | Visit My Website …
Cole & Brooke Brownback’s Wedding | Buxton Farms, Sullivan, IL | Wedding Photography
It was a  bright and sunny Saturday afternoon as Ryan and I drove down the road to Buxton Farms for Brooke and Cole’s October wedding. This was Buxton Farms first wedding, and the couldn’t have had a more perfect couple to break in the venue. I left Ryan with Cole to get him prepped and …
Our Halloween Fun| Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre
So I’m still in the midst of editing photos since I just got my replacement laptop and software late last week. And since today is Halloween I thought I ought to share something a little Halloween-y. 😉 I’m not hugely into Halloween. I’ve never really decorated for it or gotten into the whole getting dressed …