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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

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First off, congratulations to the newly weds!! What an amazing day with wonderful memories made! It was truly a day to remember forever! I am so honored that Krystal and Gary choose me to capture the love between them, from photographing their engagement photos last fall at the same location he proposed to her. To […]

Krystal & Gary | Ravina on the Lakes | Peoria, IL Fall Wedding

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GENNA & STEPHEN KELSI & ROBBY DANA & DAVE BRIONCA & BRANDON GRACE & MATT KARA & ZACH JACKIE & ANTHONY PRESLEY & BLAKE KATIE & BRANDON MORGAN & ANSON KAYLA & COLE JENNIFER & SAM JENNIFER & DAN MADISON & BEN REBEKAH & JARED

MBE 2017 Wedding Year Highlights

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I was incredibly nervous going into this wedding season knowing that I was going to be just 8 weeks postpartum when the first wedding rolled around & I was not sure how the transition back into shooting on the weekends was going to go!? However, all my worries vanished as soon as I saw the […]

Austin & Nicole | Five Points Washington IL Rose Gold Wedding