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Our Latest Entries

Lincoln Park Chicago elopement Rachael Schirano

Is it not that many of us have at some point of our lives imagined or wished to have held the hand of our love and elope to get married? Even the ones who have had the opportunity to include all of their family members and friends at their wedding ceremony have some day fancied […]

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It was in October that I got a chance to be Laurel and Tim’s wedding photographer at the Notre Dame Catholic Church and reception party at the Butterfield Country Club. It was a lovely day with fall foliage at its peak in Illinois. This wedding was a sweet and elegant family affair with lots of […]

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Bloomington Country Club Wedding Rachael Schirano photography

A job gives us a lot. A career, financial stability, friendly colleagues, confidence, satisfaction and everything in between. Sometimes it can even give you the love of your life. This was exactly the case with Anna and Jeff, who met at work and after a few conversations, there was no looking back. They got married […]

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Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts Rachael Schirano Photography

Weddings are joyous events. Photographing them is exciting and gives me immense creative satisfaction. This happiness swells with the addition of interesting venues like The Normal Theater and the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Veronica, lovingly called Roni, and Luc chose this venue to formalize their relationship and celebrate their love with family and […]

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The Waterhouse Wedding Rachael Schirano Photography

Kathryn and Brett’s ceremony at Eureka Christian Church and reception at The Waterhouse in Peoria was such a romantic affair. It was a true rollercoaster of emotions. There was so much love, happiness, fun, tears and excitement at this wedding ceremony and reception party. I was the lucky one who got to see and capture […]

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Bluestem Hall Wedding Rachael Schirano Photography

It was such a pleasure to photograph Alana and Jon’s rustic Bluestem Hall wedding this fall. The couple was married in a romantic October wedding with a ceremony and reception at the Bluestem Hall in Urbana, IL. I enjoyed photographing every bit of it. There was something fascinating happening throughout. What made my work easier […]

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Mt. Hawley Country Club Wedding Rachael Schirano Photography

Elegant fall weddings are such a delight to photograph. The bright September sunshine, the turning leaves, and smiling faces are all so wonderful to capture. That was absolutely the case for Emily and JP’s elegant fall wedding. With a stunning ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church and a classic wedding reception at Mt. Hawley Country Club, […]

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Country Club of Decatur Wedding Rachael Schirano Photography

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Peter Skeffington! Mary and Pete were married in a romantic October wedding with a ceremony at St. James Catholic Church and a wedding reception hosted at the Country Club of Decatur both in Decatur, IL. This wedding day was the perfect balance of romance and fun. Weddings like this, where a […]

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