Dylan & Erin’s romantic fall wedding at The Wedding Garden was beautiful and elegant!

While you might not realize it, wedding detail shots tell the story of your wedding day in a unique way. I love wedding detail shots because there are so many little aspects of your big day that you might not remember years later. I know how much work you put into choosing the exact napkin […]

Y’all, I feel so blessed to have the privilege to meet amazing couples as my job. Like, what?! How did I get so lucky? Mel and Jay’s Illinois elopement was so uniquely wonderful.

If you recently got engaged, or are in the middle of planning your wedding, I know you have questions! I mean, wedding planning can feel like a lot. From the cake, to the dress, to the guest list, there’s so much to manage! Well dear, I’ve been working with brides just like you for years […]

Wow, I absolutely loved photographing Claire & Connor’s gorgeous Washington, MO wedding! From the stunning colors (that sage and navy combo is elegant!), to the thoughtful touches that they put into their summer outdoor wedding, this day was so memorable!

Alexis & Tyler’s airy outdoor wedding in Mount Vernon, IL was so special thanks to the unique touches they added throughout the day!

Tiffany & Derek’s spring wedding in Missouri was so much fun! Plot twist: We even had some tornado sirens go off mid-reception!

I’m going to be totally honest with y’all– the actual big day can be pretty… crazy. There are so many moving parts, people, and things on your to-do list that if it isn’t written down, it’ll probably be forgotten! While your wedding planner/venue coordinator may have their own version of your wedding timeline, I ALWAYS create a timeline unique to the photography schedule.

I’m sure you probably already know that I think wedding photographers are ABSOLUTELY worth the price, because I AM a wedding photographer! But hear me out… I do have reasons behind why I love wedding photographers, and they’re going to help you out! Let’s get into it… First of all, stop trying to convince your […]

There are so many incredible places to get married in this area, and I love discovering new favorites when my couples get married somewhere unique! Whether you’re looking for an elegant, outdoor garden feel, an elegant mansion feel, or a beautiful barn, I think you’ll find a southern Illinois wedding venue on my list that […]