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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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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

This gorgeous Central Illinois wedding was breathtaking! Logan hired me to photograph his proposal to Abby at Garden of the Gods and that’s when they ended up hiring me to go up north for their wedding!

Wedding

September 29, 2020

Logan + Abby | Gorgeous Central Illinois Wedding

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If you remember, this sweet couple was engaged at the end of the summer. They met working at a camp in Texas. Harrison from here in Illinois and Reece from Georgia. They tied the knot in Georgia at Oak Hill Farm.

Wedding

January 6, 2020

Harrison + Reece | Oak Hill Farm, Georgia

These two were the most laid back couple! When we had their engagement session, it was fah-reezing cold and they still wanted outdoor shots….(hard core!) They love craft beer, Rachel’s sweet son and of course each other!

Wedding

October 24, 2019

Nathan + Rachel | The Wedding Garden

These two!! Oh my! They are hilarious and incredibly sweet! From the time we had their engagement session up until their wedding, I couldn’t wait for their big day. Every detail throughout their day was perfect! Of course I have to mention their gorgeous wine bottles with a photograph from their engagement session as the label!!

Wedding

September 25, 2019

Ethan + Sierra | Dragonfly Wedding Venue

Details! Details!! This wedding had Taylor’s heart and soul into it. She designed every single thing down to the paper coming out of the antique typewriter! Seeing Taylor and Ben’s family come together to make this day beautiful, was the sweetest!

Wedding

September 18, 2019

Ben + Taylor | St. Stephens on the Hill

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