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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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This cutie is turning two! Most two year old sessions involve chasing the little ones around with the camera and trying to catch a smile here and there, but Miss Henley was all about the pictures!  She posed so well and did everything we asked, even crossed her feet like a big girl while sitting […]

July 12, 2017


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We started photographing the Murphy family just over 3 years ago when they were expecting Peyton, and now we had the privilege to photography their family as they are preparing to add another little boy to their family.  We are so excited for them and know that Peyton will be a great big brother! Here […]

July 11, 2017


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We met Jon this winter when he attended the Y101 Bridal Show in Quincy because Abby couldn’t be there.  (Fiance of the year award right there!)  We are honored that they have chosen us to be a part of their day. Last week we got to do their engagement session and get to know them […]

July 10, 2017


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We met Anne last fall when she was in her friend Allison’s wedding.  And we are actually photographing her friend Kayla’s wedding this weekend!  It is so fun that we get to photograph all three of these girls weddings.  It’s truly the greatest form of flattery when friends tell their friends about us! Anne and […]

July 5, 2017


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We have been photographing the Kerr family for quite some time now.  One of the best parts of our job is watching families grow!  We always enjoy our time with them and this time we got to meet little Colt.  He was the happiest little guy! Thank you Kerr Family for trusting us with your […]

July 3, 2017


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Ashton & Jake have a beautiful love story of God’s perfect timing. They both grew up in the same school district but due to a difference in age they never really knew each other growing up.   But just happened to connect when both being home many years later. I have so many favorites about their […]

June 29, 2017


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We have been photographing Rylan for several years now, but this January she became a BIG SISTER to little Rowan! We were so excited to meet Rowan and capture these sweet sister pictures.  Here are a few of our favorites from their session. 

June 27, 2017


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This year we have been privileged enough to photograph several weddings of friends of ours.  This wedding was no different.  Shelby was younger enough than me in school that I didn’t have a personal friendship with her but the Peterson family has always been friends of our family.  Our families grew up going to the […]

June 20, 2017


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We had the privilege of taking Denise’s maternity pictures last fall, so we were very excited to meet sweet Sydney for her 6 month session.  She made her mommy and daddy work hard for these smiles! We hope you enjoy a few of our favorites!

June 16, 2017


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We have been photographing the Huff Family since big brother Miles was 3 months old. It is so much fun to photograph families as they grow.  Last week we got to take pictures for sweet Lucy’s first birthday.  She did awesome and was all smiles!  And of course we had to snap a few of […]

June 14, 2017


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