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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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Meet the beautiful Katelyn! We are so lucky to have her as one of our senior spokesmodels this year. She is a complete sweetheart, and we absolutely love her easy going personality and carefree spirit! It made for a very fun session. The best part was that we got to showcase her love for reading! […]

August 13, 2018


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We had the BEST time working with Bailey for her senior photos. When we were planning her session her mom sent me an array of outfit options and I knew just then that we were going to love working with her. That was a girl after my own heart, clothes, clothes and more clothes! And […]

August 12, 2018


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If you follow us very closely I’m sure you will recognize the beautiful Emily. She is one of our senior spokesmodels this year and I have shared several photos of her already this summer, but now I get to share some from her full session!  This girl has it! She is SO photogenic. But much […]

August 10, 2018


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It was SO good to finally meet Rachel & Jason at their engagement session. We have been corresponding with Rachel via email for quite some time now but we hadn’t ever got the chance to meet because she lives a couple hours away from here. When it came time for their engagement session it was […]

August 8, 2018


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Who doesn’t love small town midwest weddings?!!!  Where else can a photographer get a greeting with a hug to start the day?   This day was an absolutely incredible representation and celebration of this sweet couple, and it was such an honor for us to be a part of it!  So let’s just start with the […]

August 7, 2018


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Whew, it has been one CRAZY busy week so far. Sessions everyday, editing happening non stop and sharing so many session with you all along the way.  It has been senior sessions galore around here but today we get to share an engagement session with you. Meet Brianne and Dave, and I promise you you […]

July 27, 2018


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When Bre messaged us about her session we knew instantly she was a girl after our own heart, she wanted fun, colorful flowers and anything outside. All things that we LOVE! So of course we knew we had to come up with something fun and unique for her session. And then it came to us, […]

July 26, 2018


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Allison has such a sweet personality, and the most beautiful smile! Oh and let’s not forget her freckles, I just love her freckles! We had a great time going around to some of our favorite spots at Lake Argyle. We had the most gorgeous lighting for her session and the flowers were in full bloom. […]

July 23, 2018


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We met Leah last November at her brother’s wedding, and it was a very cold wintry day.  Fast forward to July and we met up with Leah and Philip for their engagement session, on what was the polar opposite weather, it was such a hot evening. But that didn’t stop us from having a great […]

July 20, 2018


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Brooklyn is one of many of our Illini West girl’s this senior season and we just love her! She was so much fun to work with and willing to do anything we asked!  AND had great outfits including a SUPER cute jumpsuit from Rural Bliss in Carthage. She just happened to find it the day […]

July 19, 2018


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