From their first look at Hotel Carmichael to their timeless “I do” at Laurel Hall, Alex and Lanna’s wedding was the perfect mix of elegance, sentiment, and low-key badassery. With just 60 of their favorite people, a killer dress change, and the chillest kind of love, this day was all heart and no fluff — just the way they wanted it.
A beautiful classic styled shoot at The Cadillac I am beyond excited to share this one on the blog. You have no idea! This classic styled shoot at The Cadillac in Paxton, IL was so much fun. And the vendor team? Out of this world. Seriously, if you are getting married, just contact these amazing […]
A Colorful Summer Wedding at Crooked Creek | Leslie + Ryan Buckle up, because this is a long one you guys! Leslie and Ryan’s colorful summer wedding at Crooked Creek Whitetails Estate was stunning. This is one of my favorite venues. It is light, it is white, it is just clean and crisp in every […]
An exciting destination wedding in Cancun for Liz + Nico I’m so excited to share Liz and Nico’s destination wedding in Cancun this week! I love this family so much. I actually met them when I shot Liz’s brother, Ian’s, wedding in Jamaica (you can see more on that here). That was my first ever […]
Jessica and Mathew’s Beautiful Day at Pear Tree Estate This is one blog post that has been a LONG time coming! Not just because I suck at keeping the blog up-to-date, but because I knew this would be a LONNNGGGG one. I first met Jessica when she was a client wayyyy back in the day […]
Some elopements are elegant, some are wild. Then there’s Carissa & Jon’s day – a perfect mix of both, with a whole lot of (manmade) snow! When these two tied the knot at Alpine Valley, they didn’t just walk down the aisle; they slid their way into married life, LITERALLY, as they skied and snowboarded […]
This week I am so excited to share Heather and Rich’s winter wedding at The Venue CU! I met these two for the first time to talk all things wedding in the studio. And from the moment I met them, I could tell that these two are the perfect compliment for each other. They are […]
These two may look familiar from last week’s blog post. Today we have Emily and Sean’s big day at Carmon’s in Champaign! This venue was going through a change in ownership right around this time. Which, hello stress, but Emily’s coordinator totally kicked ass and handled everything with ease so Emily could enjoy her day. […]
I’m so excited to share Mary and Josh’s gorgeous February wedding with you today! We were in a typical Illinois winter cold snap, and it was FRICKIN’ COLD. But it was also the most beautiful day for a wedding! I met them at Spruce Street Studios in Shelbyville, IL. They got ready at the big […]
Join me for a beautiful fall wedding in Kankakee If any wedding screams fall, it is definitely Madison and Marc’s. From their color palette to their venue, everything made for the perfect fall wedding day! We began the day at the Kankakee Country Club where everyone got ready for the day. The bridal suite had […]
It’s time to feature Katelyn and Calvin’s GORGEOUS September wedding on the blog this week and I am so excited for you to see these images!
The setting? Carmon’s in Champaign, with the girls in one bridal suite and the guys in the next one over. As I arrived to Anna and the girls, I was met with such a chill atmosphere – just what I hope every wedding morning is like! The girls all took turns getting Anna ready into […]
The most beautiful engagement session at Allerton Park. Jess and Mathew are back! This time for their engagement session at Allerton Park. If you remember from their surprise proposal post a few weeks back, Jess is my associate and just the best human ever. So, photographing their journey has been so much fun for me. […]
A few months ago, I met up with my cousin Carissa and her fiancé Jon for their outdoorsy engagement session in the heart of Bloomington, IL.
A beautiful small town wedding for Casey and Adam. I could tell right away that Casey and Adam’s small town wedding day would be filled with the most beautiful details. Casey even included feathers from a turkey she shot in their floral details! After the sweetest morning of getting ready with friends and family, it […]
A Sweet Pink and Navy Affair at Crooked Creek Whitetail Estate I’ve settled on the fact that I will likely never be caught up on the blog, therefore let’s all agree that we’ll just always be “throwing it back” from here out, mmkay? 😅 (Seriously though, if you’d be interested in working on that together… […]
A New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at the iHotel, Champaign, IL Hey there, folks! Ready to hear about a wedding that’ll warm your heart even in the coldest of winters? Buckle up, because Grace and Cole‘s New Year’s Eve celebration is about to take you on a ride through a winter wonderland like no other. Picture […]
Hues of Blues Beach Wedding at The West Events, Tampa, FL Once again coming to your inbox with a favorite wedding – only this one’s fresh! A couple weeks ago I traveled down to Tampa, Florida in preparation for Kinze + Devin’s big day. I flew in Wednesday in time for a quick beachside rehearsal […]
An Elegant Affair at Orchard Ridge Farms, Rockton, IL Happy Thursday, and welcome to this May throwback for #tbt! The day started with a drive, but some of the best ones do! When you first drive onto the property, you’re met with a gorgeous home that looks like you pulled it straight out of the […]
A Splash of Sage at Pear Tree Estates, Champaign, IL Buckle up, folks, ’cause we’re about to dive into Jordan and Alyssa’s epic wedding day at Pear Tree Estates. Trust me, this was a day to remember. Picture this: The whole getting ready shindig went down at the Concord Room, a swanky house right on […]
Blue and Burgundy Bliss: A Rustic Shed Wedding with Brittany and Jared On a perfect day with clear skies, I had the honor of capturing Brittany and Jared’s wedding. From the bride getting ready in her grandmother’s old house to the moments under the early fall sun, this wedding was a wild mix of love, […]
Terrisa + Ethan: An Elegant Thursday Bash at Pear Tree Estates It was a Thursday, and you might be wondering, “Who gets married on a Thursday?” Well, Terrisa and Ethan did, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of magical. Picture this: Pear Tree Estates in Champaign, IL, elegant, classic, and with a […]
An Unexpected Transformation for a Wedding at Franey Farms, Champaign, IL Picture this: a large tool shed, DIY-ed to the nines. It’s like glitz and DIY had a wild love affair, and the result was this remarkable reception hall, decked out with floor-to-ceiling drapery. DIY never looked this good. Their ceremony was in the heart […]
Maroon & Navy Rustic Romance: Kelsey and Austin’s Unforgettable Fall Celebration Get ready for a wild ride through the whirlwind of Kelsey and Austin’s wedding day, where rustic charm and the vibrant hues of maroon and navy merged with the crisp air of fall, creating a celebration that was nothing short of a fiesta! This […]
Summer Wedding at the iHotel Conference Center, Champaign, IL
A Classic Wedding at University Place Christian Church & iHotel, Champaign, IL
A Fun Dusty Blue Winter Wedding at the Carriage House in Altamont, IL Now THIS wedding deserves a little extra special attention, because within the photos below you’ll recognize someone VERY special to this photographer’s heart. Kasey was not only a high school classmate of mine, but has been a second shooter at a handful […]
Casual Summer Wedding in Newman, Illinois VENDORS // Venue : Wesley Chapel // Dress : Lindsay Lane Bridal // Band : The Kay Brothers //
Casual Outdoor Blush Toned Tent Wedding Reception in Paxton, Illinois HELLO, it’s me, again! It’s been a minute, I know – but dang let me tell you, this summer and leading into fall has been JAM packed with sessions and weddings on Friday AND Saturday!! I’m staying afloat, but barely, so bare with me! So […]
Sage Green Outdoor Wedding at Fair Oaks Farm in Fair Oaks, Indiana I’m so excited to talk about this day!! First off, I brought a good friend with me to this wedding to shadow shoot (aka PAIGE, who will now be helping second shoot!!) and Natalie from NRS Photography was the second shooter! Lucky for […]