May your life together be full of love and your love be full of life! Kathryn and Dan’s July wedding in Washington, IL was the perfect summer day. From the smiles to the romance to the memories made, this special day will be remembered for the rest of their days! From a Modern Romance… This […]

”Two souls with but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one.” -Friedrich Halm The other day, I joined two beautiful souls to celebrate their loving hearts that beat as one! During Paige and Brian’s urban engagement session, we spent the time capturing their unique love story. From romantic moments, bright smiles, sweet kisses, […]

What do you do when the bride and groom share a mutual love of all things music and theater? Host a wedding bash at the Orpheum Theater in Galesburg, IL, of course! Jenny and John’s Orpheum Theatre wedding was everything they dreamed of and more. Having met at an audition in New York City, it […]

One of my favorite quotes about distance is “ Absence is to love as wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small and kindles the great” by Roger de Bussy-Rabutin; this is very fitting for Shannon and Connor. The couple met in high school but after experiencing long distance during college; and even longer distance […]

Yes, a vintage wedding is everything self-proclaimed old souls could ever wish for! Katie and Ryan’s vintage-inspired wedding was absolute perfection. From Katie’s dress to classic 1900s-styled cars, their wedding day embodied romance, elegance, and pure love. Young Love, Old Souls Katie and Ryan met on their very first day of high school. They both […]

One of the best things about engagement sessions is having the opportunity to capture the personalities of the future bride and groom. And there is no better to place to see the true feelings of a couple than at their home! So, when Carly and Mick asked me to travel to them for their engagement […]

Introducing Jeff and Vanessa Carlson! These two lovebirds tied the knot in a beautiful July wedding ceremony at Orchard Ridge Farms in Rockton, Illinois. Their day was full of laughter, sweet smiles, loving looks, holding hands, and pure joy. It was such a blast to witness this amazing couple say, “I do,” and begin their […]

For these outdoorsy high school sweethearts, outdoor photos were a must-have for their engagement shoot! I had such a fun time getting to know Jenna and Josh during their outdoorsy and rustic photo session. From their loving smiles, covert looks, and genuine laughter, each photo captured the couple’s personality with ease. These two are all […]