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Rain Rain Go Away – Victoria and Grant :: Highland, IL Wedding Photographer
If you're an avid follower, this couple may look familiar to you. That's because this is round two! Last year, Grant and Victoria had a small ceremony in their front yard, thanks to the pandemic. It was a great day and funny enough, I remember on the way home from...
Botanical Gardens St. Louis, MO Engagement Pictures :: Ashley + Kyle
It's been a little bit since I've been to the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis. So long, in fact, that I did not realize any construction was happening there. As I pulled in, I drove down the main entrance only to question if I was at the right place because...
Rend Lake Southern Illinois Engagement Pictures :: Kaitlyn + Chase
A few times over the years, I've worked with couples where instead of them driving all the way to me or me to them, we finding a meeting place near the middle. What I love about this type of session is that it usually makes for quite and adventure. My last session...
Spring Family Pictures at Ballard Nature Center Altamont, IL
It's been a minute since I've been on the blog, am I right? There are a couple of reasons for this, one being that I'm in the process of a big rebrand and doing a lot of work on the backend of my business and simply don't have time for blogging. Another reason is...
When to Spring Family Pictures
Warmer weather!! Finally! This time of year, spirits seem to lift with the rising temperatures, but 2021 feels a little different. Am I the only one that feels this way. It's almost like we've been living a winter life for the past year and as restrictions begin to...
Snow Sessions Effingham, IL
I know, I know, who wants to talk about snow when warmer weather is upon us, but can I just have my moment for a minute? 😛 I'm so looking forward to warmer weather. In fact, I've already got my first sunburn of 2021 (hopefully the only one) because I've been enjoying...
Effingham, IL Family Pictures :: Vanblaricum
One year has certainly gone by in what seems like a blink of an eye. But having the opportunity to photograph the Vanblaricum crew again is something I'm so honored to have been given the chance. One year ago, we were doing indoor lifestyle newborn pictures. Now? It's...
Should You Schedule a Family Session in Winter?
I realize this seems like a silly questions depending on how you look at it. When it comes to family pictures, most people immediately visualize a family with vibrant summer greens or fall warmth surrounding them. I totally get it. Not many people are lining up to...
Wedding Photographer Effingham, IL :: Michelle + Blake
A little over three weeks into 2021 and I've now had two weddings! What a way to start the year. Sure, it's cold outside, but that doesn't mean we can't still have an amazing day for pictures. It was definitely cold on Michelle and Blake's wedding day. The wind was...
Effingham, IL Wedding Photography :: Liz + Hayden
No one likes a change in plans, at least not when they are plans you are looking forward to. That has been the story with 2020 wedding planning. Everything that was planned on was more than likely changed in some way. While changed plans are a bummer, the end result...
Saying Goodbye to the Family Home :: Effingham, IL Family Pictures
The time has come to say goodbye to the family home and this amazing family wanted to commemorate this moment in time with family pictures. However, due to scheduling and travel, it had to be done in individual sessions. This actually worked out pretty nicely as each...
Ramsey, IL Engagement Pictures :: Monica + Carter
I posted on social media about my love of late Fall for pictures. The vibrant colors of Fall are great, don't get me wrong, but there's something about the golden-brown hue and bare trees that I love so much. As I parked my car at the place where I was to meet Monica...