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The Armour House Wedding Rachael Schirano Photography

One of the best things about being a wedding photographer is being able to capture love stories. And that’s exactly what I got to do in September when I was asked to photograph Katie and Jiena’s elegant art deco 1920’s wedding at the Armour House at Lake Forest Academy. Katie and Jiena are just wonderful, […]

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Fountain Square Engagement Rachael Schirano Photography

In September, I had a chance to catch up with Meredith and Carly to photograph their Fountain Square engagement session in downtown Indianapolis. I had so much fun getting to know these two amazing women as we made our way around the city, using some of its most iconic spots as backdrops for their photographs. […]

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Let’s get #ReadyToRumbold! Seriously, what a fun hashtag for a wedding. Paige and Nick’s elegant and classic wedding in Peoria, IL this summer was what dreams are made of. Their celebration of love was filled with romance, fun, laughter, and even bubbles. It was, in a word, wonderful! Small Town Love Having grown up together […]

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Ashley and Nate’s rustic outdoor wedding on August 3, 2019 was absolutely beachy! And no, not because it was at the beach. Far from it actually. Beachey is the last name of the cute newlyweds, though! A Beautiful Farm Love Story When Ashley and Nate met, there was clear chemistry between them. Ashley’s first impression […]

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Last year, I had the honor of capturing super fun engagement photos of Kedryn and Jordan – these two really know how to have a good time! In June of this year, these sweethearts got hitched. Yay for all their love and happiness! Their classic and elegant wedding took place outdoors, and it couldn’t have […]

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“You don’t just marry your spouse, you marry their entire family.” Wise words from Maggy, the beautiful bride of a romantic Pear Tree Estate wedding in Champaign, IL this summer. She and her new spouse Lucas have amazing families, and their wedding ceremony was a great celebration for both the newlyweds and their families! They […]

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He asked…she said yes! This summer, I had the fun opportunity to capture sweet engagement photos of an incredible couple. Mary and Pete’s dreamy outdoor engagement session was complete with woodsy elements, bright sunlight, and (of course) the soon-to-be husband and wife! A Blind Date Mary and Pete met on a blind date. I love […]

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When you love each other’s hearts, there isn’t anything that can get in your way of a lifetime of happiness! For Erin and Mike, this is especially true. This sweet couple tied the knot in a beautiful wedding ceremony this summer. Erin and Mike were so excited to incorporate a “California Wine Country” theme into […]

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