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Here in the Midwest, the winters can be long and not so pretty. While, I’m confident that there are other areas that have it much worse, it’s still not a lot of sunshine in Southern Illinois from November-April. It’s easy to let poor weather circumstances take the best of you as you prepare for a…

Here in the Midwest, the winters can be long and not so pretty. While, I’m confident that there are other areas that have it much worse, it’s still not a lot of sunshine in Southern Illinois from November-April. It’s easy to let poor weather circumstances take the best of you as you prepare for a…

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Today’s post is so much fun because 1) my class of 2020 Spokesmodels are amazing 2) DONUTS!!! In all seriousness, I am so excited to share today’s blog post with you all! Every year, I put on a bigger styled shoot for my #HNSeniors and this year’s theme was EXTRA cute…so I was EXTRA excited!…

Today’s post is so much fun because 1) my class of 2020 Spokesmodels are amazing 2) DONUTS!!! In all seriousness, I am so excited to share today’s blog post with you all! Every year, I put on a bigger styled shoot for my #HNSeniors and this year’s theme was EXTRA cute…so I was EXTRA excited!…

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This might be my favorite post of the entire year. I just LOVE going back through all of the senior sessions and pulling out some of my favorite images of the year. While it might be my favorite, it is also the HARDEST blog post to create. I’m just getting started typing this, and I…

This might be my favorite post of the entire year. I just LOVE going back through all of the senior sessions and pulling out some of my favorite images of the year. While it might be my favorite, it is also the HARDEST blog post to create. I’m just getting started typing this, and I…

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WOOHOO!! I am SO excited we’re kicking off the 4th year of my Photo Events with a BANG! This is by far the BIGGEST event I’ve hosted. It seems like nearly ALL the homecomings this year are on October 5th, and while, I’d truly like to be at EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. I can’t. I figured…

WOOHOO!! I am SO excited we’re kicking off the 4th year of my Photo Events with a BANG! This is by far the BIGGEST event I’ve hosted. It seems like nearly ALL the homecomings this year are on October 5th, and while, I’d truly like to be at EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. I can’t. I figured…

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Taylor is kicking off fall sessions this year with her gorgeous self, and y’all, I’m in LOVE with this session! She is absolutely stunning and just so much fun! I had the honor of meeting Taylor at my Prom Photo Event for St. Anthony High School last spring, and not too long after, she reached…

Taylor is kicking off fall sessions this year with her gorgeous self, and y’all, I’m in LOVE with this session! She is absolutely stunning and just so much fun! I had the honor of meeting Taylor at my Prom Photo Event for St. Anthony High School last spring, and not too long after, she reached…

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As soon as you meet Maddi, you’re greeted with the most welcoming smile, charming laugh, and lovely personality! This girl radiates joy, and it has been so much fun getting to know her! Maddi is one of my incredible Class of 2020 Senior Spokesmodels! She is a senior at Centralia High School and is planning…

As soon as you meet Maddi, you’re greeted with the most welcoming smile, charming laugh, and lovely personality! This girl radiates joy, and it has been so much fun getting to know her! Maddi is one of my incredible Class of 2020 Senior Spokesmodels! She is a senior at Centralia High School and is planning…

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What. A. Day! Y’all, I have been so excited to share my brother’s amazing Louisville, KY wedding with all of you. It was seriously the most perfect day! My brother Taylor proposed last summer to Hannah Marie on the Fourth of July (see their ADORABLE barn proposal here!!!) Then, this past fall, I photographed their…

What. A. Day! Y’all, I have been so excited to share my brother’s amazing Louisville, KY wedding with all of you. It was seriously the most perfect day! My brother Taylor proposed last summer to Hannah Marie on the Fourth of July (see their ADORABLE barn proposal here!!!) Then, this past fall, I photographed their…

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Wohoo! It feels so great to be back photographing senior sessions and starting off the Class of 2020! I am seriously so pumped for the next few months to be filled with senior sessions. This year is certainly starting off in the best way because Quincy is absolutely adorable and SO MUCH FUN! This girl…

Wohoo! It feels so great to be back photographing senior sessions and starting off the Class of 2020! I am seriously so pumped for the next few months to be filled with senior sessions. This year is certainly starting off in the best way because Quincy is absolutely adorable and SO MUCH FUN! This girl…

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This year has FLOWN by – oh my goodness! I am so happy and proud of my incredible Class of 2019 Senior Spokesmodels, but I won’t lie – I want them to stay!! This year’s class has been absolutely amazing. They are just the sweetest bunch of ladies, and it has be an incredible joy…

This year has FLOWN by – oh my goodness! I am so happy and proud of my incredible Class of 2019 Senior Spokesmodels, but I won’t lie – I want them to stay!! This year’s class has been absolutely amazing. They are just the sweetest bunch of ladies, and it has be an incredible joy…

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Well, this past weekend, we made the BIG move, and we’re officially residents of Lincoln, IL for the next 10 weeks! I am so excited to get to know the area and to explore a new space. While there isn’t too much to do – that won’t bother us! We’re in to really cheap and…

Well, this past weekend, we made the BIG move, and we’re officially residents of Lincoln, IL for the next 10 weeks! I am so excited to get to know the area and to explore a new space. While there isn’t too much to do – that won’t bother us! We’re in to really cheap and…