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We are a mother-daughter team tucked in the heart of rural illinois. though we are located in rural illinois we always love photographing new places and new people. so grab a dessert and coffee (or tea in our case) and take a look around at the moments we have captured. we are so glad you are here, make yourself at home!

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Nick wasn’t too excited about pictures at first (as most of our guy senior clients aren’t) but he decided it wasn’t that bad by the end of the session. That is high praise coming from a high school boy 😉 Here are some of our favorites from his fall senior session.

November 6, 2020


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We have done several different things with the Mohr family from playing at the park, building a snowman, going fishing and more! This year one of their family farms was celebrating the 100th harvest and so a farm session it was! We are so thankful for the Mohr family and being able to capture their […]

November 5, 2020


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We met Ryanne and Jacob at Ryanne’s parent’s house for their engagement session and it was the perfect spot! Not only was it special because it was her childhood home but their property had SO many beautiful spots. Beautiful fall trees, and of course we can’t forget the gorgeous pond with swans! Take a look […]

November 3, 2020


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We had another awesome session with Megan a few weeks ago. The fall colors were INCREDIBLE for her session! Between her sunflower photos this summer and her fall session I’m going to have a hard time choosing a favorite from her sessions. She is the most beautiful girl inside and out! I’m so thankful she […]

November 2, 2020


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Jerik is a senior at Southeastern High School, he was also one of the lucky ones that had their session during those early October days when the weather was AMAZING! (minus those annoying little black bugs that kept biting!) Here are some of our favorites from his session around Augusta.

October 29, 2020


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It’s been several years since we have been to Spirit Knob Winery for a wedding and my goodness I forgot how gorgeous it is there! Linzy and Blake had a beautiful sunset ceremony over looking the bluff and then celebrated beneath the stars with their family and friends. It was the perfect fall wedding. Take […]

October 28, 2020


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A couple week’s before Kylee’s session I stopped by her house to pick up some mums I had purchased from a fundraiser and saw their GORGEOUS willow tree and told her we HAD to use it for her senior session. I am obsessed with willow trees in photos. Kylee’s mom, Kelly, said in all their […]

October 24, 2020


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It seemed like the odds were against us for Brynna’s session. It had to be rescheduled SO many times due to various factors but I must say all that waiting was totally worth it for the gorgeous fall colors that we were able to capture for Brynna’s full session. I mean seriously! Look at all […]

October 22, 2020


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We had so much fun at Kendra & Matthews engagement session and can’t wait for their wedding next May! Enjoy some of our favorites from their fall engagement session at Weinburg King State Park.

October 21, 2020


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Blake has a themed session each year, and this one was probably her favorite thus far! But honestly can you blame her???

October 20, 2020


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