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Bloomington Winter Engagement rachael schirano photography

Hillary and Sam’s winter engagement photography session in Bloomington was one such event. I enjoyed photographing them amidst the December snow. Photographing during winters with snow settled on all surfaces can be a bit challenging. But when the end results are out, you realize the efforts were all worth it. They’re often some of the […]

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Riverside Receptions Wedding Rachael SCHIRANO photography

Falling in love, getting engaged and proceeding to get married are some of the best events of our lives. As time goes by, the images of those memories fade in our minds; it’s only the feeling which remains. That’s why we have photography. Even at a much older age, you can go back to those […]

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Anna and Felix have a funny story to tell when it comes to describing their first meeting. It was love at first sight for them. It didn’t take them too long to realize that they were serious about each other and wanted to get married. Anna and Felix got married at St. Matthew Catholic Church […]

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Outdoor shoots are fun and when you are capturing one of those couples who you already know, the amount of happiness you feel is indescribable. It was such a pleasure when Erin and Bryan called me up on the phone to photograph their anniversary celebration. It was me who had photographed their wedding ceremony and […]

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Shaw Nature Reserve Engagement Rachael Schirano Photography

When it comes to choosing a location for an engagement photography session, the options are limitless. Some may prefer something in the city while some prefer to be closer to nature and greenery. Emme and Jake chose Shaw Nature Reserve in Missouri for their engagement photography session. I had the pleasure of photographing this lovely […]

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Marriott Hotel wedding RACHAEL SCHIRANO photography

There are people you meet and keep meeting without even realizing what they mean to you and how close at heart you two might be. Marissa and Jason had been in the same friends’ group for years before they realized that they were in love. The two got married at St. John’s Lutheran Church and […]

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Fransen Nature Center Engagement RACHAEL SCHIRANO photography

Love can knock your doors any day and anywhere. For Shae and Elliot, it came to them during a party. They met each other, fell in love and got engaged. It was all so dreamy. They then decided to capture the celebration of their love and engagement through photographs. I am thankful to you, Shae […]

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Urbana Country Club Engagement RACHAEL SCHIRANO PHOTOGRAPHY

I just love it when couples have ideas about venues and the kind of photographs they want. Kelsey and Daniel had pre-decided on Urbana Country Club for their engagement photoshoot. The engagement photography session was set up in October. It was a great venue and the photographs came out beautiful. Their Love and Proposal Kelsey […]

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