Southern Illinois \\ Effingham, Altamont, & Mt. Vernon Wedding + Engagement Photographer

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Oh my goodness, y’all!!! I am so excited to share today’s blog post because these two are absolutely adorable. Anna and I have been chatting about their engagement session for several months, and I could tell instantly that she was a sweetheart. I have been so excited for this session for several months now, and…

Oh my goodness, y’all!!! I am so excited to share today’s blog post because these two are absolutely adorable. Anna and I have been chatting about their engagement session for several months, and I could tell instantly that she was a sweetheart. I have been so excited for this session for several months now, and…

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A few years back, Hayden and I connected with Sydni and Jordan at Harvester Christian Church. They were starting up a young adults/college age group at the church. These two are the absolute sweetest, and it has been a joy to get to know them over the past few years. Not only are they extremely…

A few years back, Hayden and I connected with Sydni and Jordan at Harvester Christian Church. They were starting up a young adults/college age group at the church. These two are the absolute sweetest, and it has been a joy to get to know them over the past few years. Not only are they extremely…

How to Collaborate with Creatives

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The past year and a half, I have loved working alongside my fellow creatives and entrepreneurs in several different projects. It great to work with individuals who are passionate about their own skills and talents. Since I started my spokesmodel program and began planning styled shoots, I’ve had several questions about how to collaborate with…

The past year and a half, I have loved working alongside my fellow creatives and entrepreneurs in several different projects. It great to work with individuals who are passionate about their own skills and talents. Since I started my spokesmodel program and began planning styled shoots, I’ve had several questions about how to collaborate with…

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  Hey friends – I’m super excited to start this mini series of “Things You Didn’t Know About Me.” I always love reading these types of posts, and I thought it sounded fun – so let’s give it a try! I’m hoping to share a few things you might not know about the real Haley Nicole. I…

  Hey friends – I’m super excited to start this mini series of “Things You Didn’t Know About Me.” I always love reading these types of posts, and I thought it sounded fun – so let’s give it a try! I’m hoping to share a few things you might not know about the real Haley Nicole. I…

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I think your engagement session is one of the best and sweetest parts of engagement. Now, I’m not just saying that as a photographer. When I was engaged, I remember LOVING our engagement session because it made it all feel so REAL! I was able to get all dressed up, and I basically had a…

I think your engagement session is one of the best and sweetest parts of engagement. Now, I’m not just saying that as a photographer. When I was engaged, I remember LOVING our engagement session because it made it all feel so REAL! I was able to get all dressed up, and I basically had a…

Red Lipstick // Be Yourself

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This past week, I shared on Instagram how I was out and someone told me the red lipstick I was wearing was “too bold.” I shared how in that moment I felt embarrassed, unconfident, and down-right ugly. It was a turning point for me. This woman had taken something away from me that I loved…

This past week, I shared on Instagram how I was out and someone told me the red lipstick I was wearing was “too bold.” I shared how in that moment I felt embarrassed, unconfident, and down-right ugly. It was a turning point for me. This woman had taken something away from me that I loved…

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In January, I introduced you to my incredible team of 2019 Senior Spokesmodels, and in February, we celebrated their induction to the Spokesmodel program with a welcome party. This past weekend, the girls and I got together for a welcome session. We’ve been having rainy day after rainy day around here. I was thrilled when Sunday’s weather…

In January, I introduced you to my incredible team of 2019 Senior Spokesmodels, and in February, we celebrated their induction to the Spokesmodel program with a welcome party. This past weekend, the girls and I got together for a welcome session. We’ve been having rainy day after rainy day around here. I was thrilled when Sunday’s weather…

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The name of the blog post pretty much says it all! If you’ve been on Instagram much in 2018, you’ve likely seen many businesses or social media influencers using their highlight reels. They probably have created cool cover images, and there’s a good chance you’ve been dying to get your hands on some! Well, I…

The name of the blog post pretty much says it all! If you’ve been on Instagram much in 2018, you’ve likely seen many businesses or social media influencers using their highlight reels. They probably have created cool cover images, and there’s a good chance you’ve been dying to get your hands on some! Well, I…

Busy as a Badge of Honor

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Hey friends, today’s topic is one that has been aching on my heart for awhile. If you’re like me, I often find myself scrolling on Instagram. I might be catching up on today’s events, but many times, I’m subconsciously comparing myself to those around me. It’s an odd phenomenon how so many people LOVE to…

Hey friends, today’s topic is one that has been aching on my heart for awhile. If you’re like me, I often find myself scrolling on Instagram. I might be catching up on today’s events, but many times, I’m subconsciously comparing myself to those around me. It’s an odd phenomenon how so many people LOVE to…

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Hey entrepreneur friends! I was so happy with the big response to my last branding post about establishing your brand. So today, I’m excited to share more on how to improve your business’s brand and marketing. Specifically, I am sharing some insight on how to evoke emotion with your brand. When many small business owners…

Hey entrepreneur friends! I was so happy with the big response to my last branding post about establishing your brand. So today, I’m excited to share more on how to improve your business’s brand and marketing. Specifically, I am sharing some insight on how to evoke emotion with your brand. When many small business owners…