Jackie and Matthew’s gorgeous March wedding started off with getting ready pictures at the Marriott in Normal, Illinois. The day was perfect – with the best weather we’d had all year –  and I was happy to be reconnecting with a couple that feel like old friends. Jackie and Matthew’s relationship is so endearing, and […]

Sharing a few of my favorites from this sweet session with Carl and Erin. I loved wondering around IWU’s campus, laughing and sharing stories about our favorite college days. Erin and Carl are two IWU alums that are getting married next June at one of my favorite venues, Fishermen’s Inn in Elburn. I can’t wait […]

As I sit here beginning a new blog post, I am in shock that we are almost half way through this year! With Memorial Day right around the corner, my wedding season is in full swing and before we get to beautiful weddings, we start with beautiful engagement sessions! Meghan and Ryan met me at […]

It is no secret that I love the backlit images. You know, the kind where the sun is setting and “golden hour” emerges. I am the first to admit that I have been spoiled to countless sessions with gorgeous, warm sunlight, so this day was somewhat different. For the first time in a while, this session […]

My favorite season is fall. I love the colors, and like a true professional shopper (as my mom calls me, ha), I love the clothes :). There’s nothing like putting on a good pair of boots and a flannel and shooting an engagement session. I think these are some of the reasons why I love […]