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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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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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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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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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This year we had the privilege of photographing Abbey several times during her senior year.  We did a summer, fall and spring session.  We just wrapped up her senior year with a few fun, prom and graduation photos.  Abbey is gorgeous both inside and out and we are excited to share photos from all three […]

May 27, 2016


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We love photographing moments in time for people, it is our passion to capture life as it happens for our clients.  One of our very favorite role-model photographers (Katelyn James of Katelyn James Photography) says her business is not her own, that is belongs to God. And that her business has a higher purpose than […]

May 6, 2016


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Calling all 2017 Graduating Seniors! We know it may seem early but now is the time to start thinking about your senior sessions. With your busy schedules due to sports and other activities its a great idea to think ahead.  Be thinking about if you want a summer, fall or winter session or possibly all […]

April 22, 2016


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