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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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The most perfect day for an awesome couple! Everything about Madison and Cole’s day was so special, but some of my most favorite things were the things that were special and unique to them and their families. For instance the way they released/danced their way to dinner (so fun!), their wedding day t-shirts (classic Mr. […]

July 24, 2023


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When we first met with Erin and Tom in December of 2019 I don’t think any of us would have imagined it would be fall of 2022 before we actually got to celebrate their wedding day here in the U.S. When the dreaded covid hit in early 2020 their wedding was postponed like many weddings, […]

November 29, 2022


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Deidre and Tad had the most beautiful wedding day at Pointe D’Vine outside of Quincy, IL. It is always an honor to photograph all of our couples’ special days but this one was just a little bit extra because Deidre and Tad came to us by way of Amanda, one of my very good photographer […]

September 7, 2022


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Lake Hill Winery | Carthage, IL Alex & Nicole were married at the beautiful Lake Hill Winery outside of Carthage where they had a sunset themed wedding. Nicole had thought of every detail for their theme from invitations, decorations, to even the bridesmaid dresses! We are so excited to share some of our favorites from […]

July 22, 2022


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Smokin Gun | Hamilton, IL What a beautiful OUTDOOR wedding Jennifer and Skylar were able to have! It was raining the morning of their wedding and me and many others were a little worried about their outdoor ceremony but it turned out to be the perfect day! They were able to have their ceremony outside […]

June 13, 2022


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I don’t know if there is a higher compliment than to do ALL three siblings’ weddings in a family. Afton is the third Power sibling wedding we have captured. First Kayla, then her brother Blake and now Afton’s wedding just a few weeks ago. We have absolutely LOVED getting to know this sweet family and […]

June 5, 2022


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We have done several Ramsey weddings over the years so of course we were looking forward to another Ramsey wedding. Unfortunately my whole family was struck with COVID just days before and I wasn’t able to shoot Maddie & Dustin’s beautiful fall wedding. I’m so thankful for my good friend Brenna of Brenna Pherigo Photography […]

December 3, 2021


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Jessica & Jeremy have been so graciously patient with us waiting for their blog post! Sickness hit our house shortly after their wedding, delaying their preview but these two have been so understanding and we couldn’t be more thankful! They had the most BEAUTIFUL November day for their wedding. November in Illinois is a bit […]

November 30, 2021


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