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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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HOLY WOW! Y’all, I have been so excited for this session for weeks because Sydney is SUCH a sweetheart and just downright adorable, and her session did not disappoint!! Sydney is a senior at Nashville High School and this girl is BUSY! She is constantly up to something new, traveling somewhere, or playing a sport.…

HOLY WOW! Y’all, I have been so excited for this session for weeks because Sydney is SUCH a sweetheart and just downright adorable, and her session did not disappoint!! Sydney is a senior at Nashville High School and this girl is BUSY! She is constantly up to something new, traveling somewhere, or playing a sport.…

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So let me just start out by saying it’s insanely embarrassing for the amount of “evidence” I could searched through for this blog post. Apparently, I have a thing for taking photos of my coffee! I’m not sure what it is, but honest to goodness, every time I get a pretty cup of joe… I…

So let me just start out by saying it’s insanely embarrassing for the amount of “evidence” I could searched through for this blog post. Apparently, I have a thing for taking photos of my coffee! I’m not sure what it is, but honest to goodness, every time I get a pretty cup of joe… I…

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HOLY MOLY – y’all better take a seat because this engagement session is so stinking sweet and cute!! I have been SO giddy about sharing these photos with y’all because Laura + Andrew are literally the sweetest, and praise the Lord, we were blessed with an absolutely gorgeous day at Queeny Park in St. Louis.…

HOLY MOLY – y’all better take a seat because this engagement session is so stinking sweet and cute!! I have been SO giddy about sharing these photos with y’all because Laura + Andrew are literally the sweetest, and praise the Lord, we were blessed with an absolutely gorgeous day at Queeny Park in St. Louis.…

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Okay, y’all so these “5 Things” posts have started to become one of my favorite things on the blog! It’s just so fun, and I hope you’re enjoying them too! If you haven’t read the previous ones, you can catch here: #1, #2, and #3! Since today’s Valentine’s Day, I figured I would share all things…

Okay, y’all so these “5 Things” posts have started to become one of my favorite things on the blog! It’s just so fun, and I hope you’re enjoying them too! If you haven’t read the previous ones, you can catch here: #1, #2, and #3! Since today’s Valentine’s Day, I figured I would share all things…

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Woohoo!!! It’s that time of year again! I love the end of the year for so many reasons {yes, Christmas}, but I love that it’s often a time of reflection. Pulling together the photos for this blog post was a great way for me to remember all of the fun I’ve had with my couples…

Woohoo!!! It’s that time of year again! I love the end of the year for so many reasons {yes, Christmas}, but I love that it’s often a time of reflection. Pulling together the photos for this blog post was a great way for me to remember all of the fun I’ve had with my couples…

Open Field, Southern Illinois Senior Session

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Y’all, I am so excited to introduce you to another one of my darling senior spokesmodels. Olivia is such a sweetheart and her fun, sassy personality is a great addition to our team. I have loved getting to know Olivia since she first joined the team. I knew her senior session would be pretty adorable,…

Y’all, I am so excited to introduce you to another one of my darling senior spokesmodels. Olivia is such a sweetheart and her fun, sassy personality is a great addition to our team. I have loved getting to know Olivia since she first joined the team. I knew her senior session would be pretty adorable,…

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Happy February, y’all! It’s been a little bit since I have shared some free downloads with y’all, and I figured it was time to create some new ones! In honor of February being the romantic month of the year, I have created 3 FREE downloads that are… you guessed it – extra romantic. The first…

Happy February, y’all! It’s been a little bit since I have shared some free downloads with y’all, and I figured it was time to create some new ones! In honor of February being the romantic month of the year, I have created 3 FREE downloads that are… you guessed it – extra romantic. The first…

Southern IL & St. Louis Wedding Photography

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Okay, so you’re planning for your big day, and if you’re where I was, then you have NO clue where to even start on wedding dresses. Growing up, I loved fashion and reading magazines, but y’all, when it came to my wedding day look I had NO CLUE WHERE TO START!!!! I knew this was…

Okay, so you’re planning for your big day, and if you’re where I was, then you have NO clue where to even start on wedding dresses. Growing up, I loved fashion and reading magazines, but y’all, when it came to my wedding day look I had NO CLUE WHERE TO START!!!! I knew this was…

Southern IL & St. Louis Wedding Photography

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Hey you! If you’re reading this post then there is a very good chance that you are planning a wedding {& likely looking for a wedding photographer}! First, congratulations!! This road that you’re on is pretty crazy, but it leads to the absolute best day of your life, and I am so so SOOO happy…

Hey you! If you’re reading this post then there is a very good chance that you are planning a wedding {& likely looking for a wedding photographer}! First, congratulations!! This road that you’re on is pretty crazy, but it leads to the absolute best day of your life, and I am so so SOOO happy…