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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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If I could sum up Mary & Alan’s wedding day in one word it would be FAMILY.  The love and support that they had from their family was undeniable.  They are a well loved couple so there were many friends there to share in their day too but their family was a crucial part of […]

September 8, 2016


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Braelynn had high hopes for a field of sunflowers for her pictures but unfortunately they were all gone by the time her session came along, but luckily I had spotted this beautiful patch of yellow flowers in the middle of Macomb of all places!  They may not be sunflowers but they sure are gorgeous, and […]

September 1, 2016


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We were all a little worried about the weather on Kimberly and Ryan’s big day but it turned out to be a beautiful day.  We only had about 5 minutes of a light rain and that was it!  Which was great because their ceremony was outdoors at the beautiful Lake Hill Winery in Carthage.  Afterwards […]

August 31, 2016


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Brittany is the third Twidwell that we have done senior pictures for.  We started with her brother Brandon several years ago and just last year did her brother Brett’s pictures.  It is always fun to get to watch a family grow up and photograph their milestones.  Brittany’s session was a little different than her brothers’ […]

August 25, 2016


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Kolby is a natural, she rocked the smile as well as the sweet serious! Not to mention she was so easy to work with which made her session so much fun!  We traveled around the Augusta area, capturing different aspects of the country life because Kolby’s roots are in the country. We love making each […]

August 20, 2016


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Some might tend to think that after all the weddings we have attended each wedding would start to feel the same.  Which I could see how you could think that, but the truth is every wedding is unique.  No two weddings are exactly the same.  Yes, they all have the same purpose, but the love […]

August 17, 2016


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Madison’s family holds a special place in my heart, so being able to do her senior pictures was such a privilege;  though it doesn’t seem possible that she is old enough to be a senior.  She is a gorgeous girl inside and out and I am so excited to share some of my very favorites […]

August 12, 2016


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The goal for Abbie’s session was flowers and she scheduled her session for the perfect time!  We were able to get pictures with Blackeyed Susans, Cone Flowers, Queen Anne’s Lace and Bee Balm.  It was perfect! We are so thankful for our local State Park that provides such a beautiful setting of wildflowers each year.  […]

August 10, 2016


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As we all know Midwest weather is unpredictable, and you never know what it is going to do.  Well Amanda and Paul didn’t know what to expect when they set their wedding day for July 30th.  I can honestly say most of us were expecting a hot day, but mother nature was feeling generous because […]

August 8, 2016


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There’s something special about weddings, but there’s something extra special about a small town wedding that has an extra bit of excitement.  Everything about Kelly and Matt’s day was fun and exciting. There may not be another word to describe this day.  Every aspect of it.  From the couple to the wedding party to the girls […]

July 28, 2016


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