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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.

Wedding

July 27, 2022

Illinois Elopement at The Garden Grove Center | Mel & Jay

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!

Wedding

June 22, 2022

Summer Wedding in Washington, Missouri | Claire & Connor

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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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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What do we wear for our session? This post will help you with all of your outfit questions! All season color scheme guides included!!

Education, Tips

August 2, 2021

What do we wear? | What to wear for your session!

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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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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

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