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Our Latest Entries

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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Central Illinois bride and groom portraits

As an Illinois photographer who captures weddings, engagements, and anniversary moments, I am obviously a big fan of love! It is a blast to meet adoring couples and learn their unique stories. Love is a journey, and I had so much fun capturing some of the sweetest memories so far of Alisha and AJ’s adventure. […]

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central Illinois wedding bride and groom portraits

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Moritz! Jackie and Adam met in May of 2013 after being set up by a mutual friend. Although Jackie was not interested in being set up, her friend’s persistence finally paid off. And we are so glad it did! The first time they met, the two immediately hit it off and […]

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Chicago Illinois Downtown engagement photos

I met Vanessa and Jeff at their apartment in Downtown Chicago for their engagement session before we headed off to explore their neighborhood park and the lakefront. The two met while working at the same restaurant together. They were friends at first and kept things casual – but as they started to see each other […]

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Central Illinois colorful fall forest engagement session

You can see it written all over my website, tucked into nearly every one of my emails and peppered throughout all of the conversations I have with my clients (or anyone, for that matter) about my work…I love love stories. I love listening to them and I love photographing them and I love sharing them […]

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