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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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We met Courtney in Macomb for her senior session and had so much fun getting to know her.  She is a senior at Bushnell-Prairie City and we hope she has a great year full of LOTS of memories. We were so honored that she picked us to be a part of her senior year! Here […]

July 26, 2019


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Erika found us by way of one of our former brides, which by the way is the highest compliment we could ever ask! (thanks, Morgan!) We just love it when our new clients come our way from our old clients and then we can all be friends! Erika & David chose to have their engagement […]

July 25, 2019


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Are you planning on having your hair and make up professionally done for your senior session? If so, YAY! We absolutely can not wait for you to sit back, relax and be pampered for your big day! If not we would love to share a few reasons on why we think you should consider it. […]

July 24, 2019


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It’s officially senior season! Savana was our first 2020 senior of the year and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the 2019-2020 year! She was so much fun, up for anything and had the most perfect weather for her summer session. Especially considering the temps we are having this week! Here […]

July 18, 2019


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What says summer more than a county fair?!?! From the corn dogs, curly fries, snow cones and lemonade shake ups there is so much to love about a good county fair. (And yes I realize everything I listed was food… can you tell I’m a bit obsessed with fair food?) But besides all the really […]

July 16, 2019


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Jen & RJ got married at the beautiful Barn on the Ridge just outside of Burlington, IA. This venue is SO gorgeous and offers the perfect setting for your ceremony and reception. We always look forward to weddings that we have there and Jen & RJ’s wedding was no exception. It was such a beautiful […]

July 15, 2019


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“I’ve always thought of accessories as the exclamation point of a woman’s outfit.” – Michael Kors Outfits are essential to your senior photos (read all about that here) but you know what just gives your photos that extra flare?!? ACCESSORIES! Whether it be a fun hat, jewelry or a pair of shoes that make a […]

July 10, 2019


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We always enjoy when our wedding couples come back and see us for the next chapter in their married life together. We had such a great time photographing this special time for the Heming family and are excited to see them become a family of four. Michelle has to be the cutest pregnant person EVER […]

July 9, 2019


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Happy Wednesday, friends!  I could not be more excited about sharing Stephanie & Torry’s wedding blog with you all today. They got married at the beautiful Lake Hill Winery in Carthage, IL and everything was STUNNING. No detail was left undone.  Truly the entire day was so special. But the most beautiful thing of all […]

July 3, 2019


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Deciding what to wear to your senior session can be overwhelming, we completely understand. Be YOU, it is the most important thing. Your outfits should be a reflection of YOU, your style and your personality! When picking your outfits you want to be sure to bring an arrangement of styles. Think casual, something dressy, a […]

July 1, 2019


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