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white green and black wedding party portraits, central illinois

Mixing tradition with causal – that’s what Mary Kate and Patrick’s Irish wedding was all about! These sweet newlyweds paid tribute to their Irish heritage in their green and gold wedding, donning beautiful green and blue plaid wraps for the girls and accessories for the guys. They celebrated among family and friend in the setting […]

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Coffee date on Anniversary Photo Session

“Marriage is sharing life with your best friend, enjoying the journey along the way and arriving at every destination together.” Besides photographing engagement and wedding sessions, I absolutely adore anniversary sessions. After all, what’s not to love? Engagements are about sharing the dating chapter of a love story, while weddings capture the love and romance […]

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Amid the weddings, engagements, and anniversaries, sometimes I like to step out and do something a little less traditional. Like a fun styled shoot! This incredible showstopper from Candice at Pollen and Pastry was the inspiration behind this styled shoot – a collaboration that brought together a bunch of talented wedding vendors in the Central […]

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JP Kelly wedding party at bar, Central Illinois

If you know me, you know that I’m a sucker for weddings! If you don’t know me…well, now you know that love and weddings are my favorite things. Ever. So, of course, I was super excited to photograph Becky and Andrew on their wedding day. Becky and Andrew’s dreamy wedding was full of romance, excitement, […]

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Illinois sunset engagement session with puppy by Rachael Schirano Photography

Jenny and Mike might be heading to Punta Cana for their destination wedding in January 2019, but they chose to get their engagement photos right here in Bloomington, Illinois! Their romantic engagement session was fully of love, magic, and fairytale kisses. Oh, and their sweet dog Jax! It was wonderful to see the chemistry between […]

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Central Illinois pink and navy wedding by Rachael Schirano Photography

One of my favorite things about weddings? The day is all about the couple! Their love story, their romance, their sweet glances they only reserve for each other. It’s enough to make even the most cynical swoon. And for a romantic like me, weddings are basically the most wonderful events in the world! Susan and […]

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Eureka College sunset engagement photo session by Rachael Schirano Photography

Becca and Jeremy wanted their engagement session to take place at the very spot that holds the most meaning for them – their home and the land that surrounds it! What a wonderful idea for an engagement session. Their at-home engagement session was the perfect way to celebrate Becca and Jeremy’s love for each other! […]

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Bride and groom first look on wedding day by Rachael Schirano Photography

As a wedding photographer in the beautiful state of Illinois, I can say that my job is truly the best. Besides capturing enchanting photos that capitalize on the alluring scenery, I get to meet the most adoring couples. I recently photographed the wedding of Cara and Ryan Friedman, and it was magical! This city girl […]

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