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Derek + Tiffany’s sweet fall covered bridge engagement session had a little rain but that didn’t stop them from laughing.

Wedding

October 10, 2021

Derek + Tiffany | Fall Covered Bridge Engagement

Connor + Claire’s romantic sunset engagement was clearly one for the books! The sky was definitely showing off with this gorgeous sunset.

Engagement

October 6, 2021

Connor + Claire | Romantic Sunset Engagement

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Andy and Jocelyn’s breathtaking wedding with a view was celebrated at The Historic Bell Hill Wedding Venue.

Wedding

September 23, 2021

Andy + Jocelyn | Breathtaking Wedding With A View

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This summer romance wedding ended with a breathtaking sunset and dancing into the night at Wayne Fitz State Park by Rend Lake.

Wedding

August 26, 2021

Casey + Ellen | Summer Romance Wedding

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Archie and Elizabeth shared beautiful I do’s during an heirloom wedding! Elizabeth shared with us that her veil was made by her grandmother for her mom when she got married. Elizabeth wanted to wear this adorable heirloom as her “something old” but she had another something old and borrowed too!

Wedding

July 3, 2021

Archie + Elizabeth | Heirloom Wedding

Casey and Ellen drove from Peoria for their lakeside engagement session. They’re such a joy and they have the most infectious personalities!

Engagement

June 13, 2021

Casey + Ellen | Lakeside Engagement Session

Zach + Meredith’s Lake of Egypt engagement session was full of laughs and they’re both a ball of fun!!! They light up any room they’re in!

Engagement

May 26, 2021

Zach + Meredith | Lake of Egypt Engagement

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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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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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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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