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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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Zach + Meredith’s Elegant Black & White wedding stunned everyone with food trucks, a beautiful corvette and the gorgeous reception décor!

Wedding

August 15, 2021

Zach + Meredith | Elegant Black & White Wedding

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Hot lakeside engagement session at The Resort at Egyptian Hills. Zach + Madeline’s engagement session heated up when the sun started to go down!

Engagement

July 26, 2021

Zach + Madeline | Hot Lakeside Engagement

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Collin + Nikki’s wedding, full of love and magical moments, was a fairytale brought to life at The Garden Grove in Carbondale.

Wedding

July 21, 2021

Collin + Nikki | Love and Magical Moments

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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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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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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