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A little fun fact … I have not photographed a August wedding for a few years now. However, 2019 is a different story, and Nicole & Alex’s big day was the best way to celebrate the last month of summer weddings!! Not only was this day the first of August weddings in a while it […]

Summer Succulent Wedding | The Homestead Talulla Illinois | Nicole & Alex

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YAY! – 2019’s first wedding is on the blog, and it’s an extra special one to me. I’ve known Kylie and her family for many years now. They are a part of our IC family back from our college days when Brad (the hubs) was roommates/good friends with Kylie’s brother and her now sister-in-law. There […]

A Elegant Navy and Sage Summer Wedding Day | Kylie & Jon | Town and Country Events in Milford, IL

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Alexa & Josiah’s love story starts all the way back to middle school, although they didn’t know it then. Well I guess you could say she knew a bit before he did, as she is the one who was crushing hard really before they ever officially met. Both being small towners with a family passion […]

Springfield Illinois Winter Wedding | Alexa & Josiah | Poe’s Catering on the Hill

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I met Erica & Steven at a previous bride’s wedding where Erica was a bridesmaid herself. Towards the end of that wedding day when the two of them were sharing a dance, Erica called me over & told me, “When this guy (pointing at Steven) proses I’ll be calling you to be our photographer.” So […]

Erica & Steven | East Port Marina Fall Wedding | East Peoria, IL

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I met Ashley & Lucas for the first time at their consultation back in June, & within seconds I could feel the chemistry between the future Mr. & Mrs. This quickly sparked a connection in me to the couple, & my mind went into a frenzy of what being a part of their wedding would look […]

Ashley & Lucas | Embassy Suites by Hilton | Peoria, IL Wedding