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Whether it’s the conversation that lingers in your eyes, a happy tear cascading over a cheek, or two foreheads pressed together in unspoken affection...

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Our Latest Entries

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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Abbey Farms sunset bride and groom photos by Bloomington Illinois Wedding Photographer Rachael Schirano

It all started with a beer for Renee and Chris, who met at a mutual friend’s pre-concert party before a summer Rascal Flatts concert. Though Renee and Chris went to the same grammar school, they were a few years apart and didn’t meet until years later…at that pre-concert party. Chris, a friend of Renee’s brother, […]

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bride and groom first look under willow tree by Bloomington Illinois Wedding Photographer Rachael Schirano

From friendship to love to marriage, Sara and Ben have spent the last 10 years growing as a couple and building a perfect, wonderful life together. These two sweethearts met over a decade ago while attending the University of Illinois, became fast friends, and quickly fell in love. They knew they were meant to be […]

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Allerton IL Engagement Session by Rachael Schirano Photography

When you picture grad school, what do you see? For many, it is a tale of never-ending study sessions, sleepless nights, and stressing over exams. But for some, grad school turns out to be more than expected and better than imagined. Sarah and Marcus met at Midwestern University where they both attended grad school for […]

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bride and groom portraits by Bloomington Illinois Wedding Photographer Rachael Schirano

It was love at first swipe for Lauren and Jeremy, who met using the online dating app Tinder. The two hit it off immediately, staying up until 3am on their first date, enjoying easy conversation and discovering everything they could about each other. They were so engaged in talking and being together that Jeremy almost […]

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