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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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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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It’s always fun to do a local wedding where we know either the bride or groom or both! In this case we knew Caitlin and LOTS of her friends and family. Matt and Caitlin were married in Caitlin’s hometown of Carthage followed by a beautiful reception at Barn on the Ridge in Burlington. We always […]

August 31, 2021


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Oakley Lindsay Center Wedding Ryanne & Jacob had the most GORGEOUS wedding! I don’t think there was anything they didn’t think of. Not only was The Oakley Lindsay Center beautifully decorated (I mean seriously gorgeous!) but they also had so many great forms of entertainment and fun for their guests! From the instrumental band during […]

August 19, 2021


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Barn at Fairview Acres | Biggsville, IL Hannah & Josh had a beautiful wedding day at The Barn at Fairview Acres. Hannah’s excitement for the wedding day was contagious, you could tell she was SO ready to be marrying her best friend. It was so sweet to see her excitement and speaking of sweet I […]

July 31, 2021


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Samantha and Dustin waited quite some time for their wedding day after having to postpone due to COVID. We are so thankful to have been a part of their special day and can’t wait to share some of our favorites with you!

July 10, 2021


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Barn on the Ridge Wedding Shane & Kim had the most beautiful (and yes slightly HOT) wedding day at Barn on the Ridge. Of course I loved all of Kim’s details and purple accents! (that was my wedding color too!) It was such a pleasure to work with this sweet couple and the families! We […]

July 3, 2021


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Kendra & Matthew met exactly four years ago at Kendra’s sister’s wedding on Memorial Day weekend and so it was only fitting that they too had a Memorial Day wedding. These two are such a sweet couple with some of the very best friends and family! (Matthew is now the second sibling in his family […]

June 10, 2021


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