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Tyler and Sadie’s dreamy Decatur wedding was a dream come true!! The epic portraits and the details tied their beautiful day together.

Wedding

May 19, 2021

Tyler + Sadie | Dreamy Decatur Wedding

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When I woke up Saturday, it was one of those mornings that I just knew it was a perfect day for a beautiful downtown Marion wedding! Justin and Allexis chose to celebrate their beautiful downtown Marion wedding at their home church, First Baptist Church.

Wedding

May 5, 2021

Justin + Allexis | Beautiful Downtown Marion Wedding

Afton and Alliyah laughed and danced through every moment of their perfect spring wedding at Dragonfly! They were both stunning and elegant!

Wedding

April 8, 2021

Afton + Alliyah | Perfect Spring Wedding at Dragonfly

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DJ and Macey spent the afternoon in Forest Park during their sweet St Louis engagement session. These two were absolutely stunning and made the entire session look effortless.

Engagement

April 2, 2021

DJ + Macey | Sweet St Louis Engagement

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Matt and Miranda’s romantic lighthouse engagement session was timeless and breathtaking. They shared a bottle of wine and snuggled on the beach.

Engagement

April 1, 2021

Matt + Miranda | Romantic Lighthouse Engagement

Matt + Miranda Romantic Lighthouse Engagement

It’s the morning of your wedding and you and your closest besties are celebrating with coffee, mimosas or both! You have planned out your wedding day prep for months now.

Tips, Wedding

March 17, 2021

The Morning of Your Wedding | Wedding Day Prep

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I had the privilege of meeting this gorgeous young lady, Davis Merrill, one of the most dedicated seniors I have ever met!! Davis is a senior at Goreville High School. She is an absolute beast! Not only is she drop dead gorgeous but she is a trainer at CrossFit RSP and has competed all the way down in Texas with CrossFit from right here in Southern Illinois.

Senior

March 11, 2021

Davis Merrill | Grace & CrossFit | Senior Pictures Southern Illinois

Aiden and Rachel’s Cape Girardeau wedding was gorgeous, full of joy and they were absolutely breathtaking! I loved photographing their stunning details because it speaks to all of the tiny but important sentiments that tie the heart of the day together.

Wedding

March 2, 2021

Aiden + Rachel | Cape Girardeau Wedding

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Winter can be discouraging to my brides when talking about engagement sessions. The lack of sun at times and no grass, bright colors or pretty trees…BUT you can’t even tell that it was quite chilly while Andy and Jocelyn snuggled up for their shoot!

Engagement

January 28, 2021

Andy + Jocelyn | Winter Engagement Session at The Historic Bell Hill

Choosing a photographer can depend on your taste, style and expectations. I love to talk about my sweet Boulder Creek Brides! So my brides love my bright and true to color style. I build a connection with my couples that way when I show up on your wedding day, it’s more like a friend arriving to celebrate your day with you!

Engagement, Tips, Wedding

January 4, 2021

Hiring Your Wedding Photographer | Wedding Planning Tips

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