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Our Latest Entries

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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black and blush color industrial winter bride and groom photos

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Blickensderfer! This winter, Ali and Nick embarked on their newest life adventure in a timeless December wedding ceremony. Their day was everything you could want in a wedding – elegant, romantic, and full of joy. High School Sweethearts Ali and Nick met in high school through mutual friends. Nick immediately noticed […]

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bride and groom portraits in snowy winter scene with pine trees

Nothing says romance like a rustic Christmas wedding. After all, what could be better than a wedding during the most wonderful time of the year? Morgan and Ben’s rustic Christmas wedding on December 2, 2017 was a dream – whimsical, enchanting, and perfect! It was the most magical way to celebrate the love between these […]

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Bloomington fall engagement photos with dogs

“You always gain by giving love.” –Reese Witherspoon Corrine and Jake certainly won the love lottery with each other! Their dreamy engagement session took place outdoors, and it was a blast capturing their love story. Joined by their sweet fur babies, the entire session was full of endless love, radiant smiles, and lots of laughter. […]

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bride and groom industrial graffitti city wedding photos

The first thing Marcus thought to himself upon meeting his future wife was, “She was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in my whole entire life.” Fast forward many years and two graduate degrees later, and Sarah and Marcus are inseparable! On November 4, 2017, these college graduate-school sweethearts tied the knot in a […]

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