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Hunter and Erin’s dreamy Dragonfly wedding was celebrated with champagne and laughter! This summer wedding was breathtaking and full of love.

Wedding

June 11, 2021

Hunter + Erin | Dreamy Dragonfly Wedding

Zach and Kate said “I do” during their sweet summer wedding at Dragonfly wedding venue this past Saturday! If you attended their sweet summer wedding and didn’t cry, you must have had your eyes closed!!

Wedding

May 27, 2021

Zach + Kate | Sweet Summer Wedding

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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When I woke up Saturday, it was one of those mornings that I just knew it was a perfect day for a beautiful downtown Marion wedding! Justin and Allexis chose to celebrate their beautiful downtown Marion wedding at their home church, First Baptist Church.

Wedding

May 5, 2021

Justin + Allexis | Beautiful Downtown Marion Wedding

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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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

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