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Our Latest Entries

Welcome to married life, Mr. and Mrs. Sass! What a fitting last name for this newlywed couple who is so sarcastic and fun. In all seriousness, though, Clare and Connor’s elegant and classic Bloomington wedding was pure magic. It had the best of both worlds, mixing sophisticated elements and a graceful ceremony with a really […]

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“L” is for the way you look at me. This sweet love song perfectly describes Rachel and Nathan, a wonderful couple that I got to spend time with to create their perfect city chic Chicago engagement shoot! Seriously, Rachel and Nathan just have that special something…that starry-eyed “love in their eyes” look whenever they catch […]

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All I want is you by my side. There is something to be said for simplicity. Brittney and Matthew’s wedding at the Washington Park Gazebo in Springfield, Illinois was simple, classic, and bohemian. This adoring couple kept their guest list small, with fewer than twenty of their closest friends and family. Such simplicity made for […]

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#KingMe Wedding hashtags are all the rage these days, and I love it when a couple comes up with an exceptionally unique and personal one. With Carly taking her hubby John’s last name – King – #KingMe was an appropriate moniker for their wedding at Hickory Point Golf Course. Their day, which was full of […]

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Allerton Park Garden Wedding Portraits

March 3, 2018 was a day to be remembered. It was the day that lovebirds Jana and Bryan tied the knot, and it was incredible! This sweet couple wed in a unique, personal, and creative wedding at Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello, Illinois. Their wedding was shared with an intimate group of family […]

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bride and groom winter field portraits

One of the reasons I adore my job as a wedding photographer is the opportunity to hear so many different love stories. I have a chance to talk to couples about how they met, fell in love, when they knew they’ve found the one, and some of the things they love most about their partner. […]

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bright blue bridesmaid dresses and black suits in snowy winter wedding portraits

Walking in a winter wonderland of love! Is there anything more romantic than wedding photos in the snow? I really can’t think of anything! Carly and Allen’s winter wonderland wedding in Bloomington, Illinois was absolutely perfect in every way. Love, romance, and joy interspersed with an enchanting setting made for an incredible atmosphere and wonderful […]

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Bride and groom portraits at Allerton Park Wedding by Rachael Schirano Photographer

Rachel and Darren have come a long way since first spending time together in high school during the Science Olympiad. From winning first place in the science competition to winning each other’s hearts, these two are an unstoppable couple. They promised to be together forever in a classic and timeless wedding ceremony on December 16, […]

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