Hey y’all! “I don’t know about you, but I’m feelin’ 22!” These catchy Taylor Swift lyrics have been on repeat in my head for the past several days. Last Friday, May 18, I celebrated my 22nd birthday {& recent college graduation} with a surprise trip to Nashville, TN. If you knew me from high school,…

Hey y’all! “I don’t know about you, but I’m feelin’ 22!” These catchy Taylor Swift lyrics have been on repeat in my head for the past several days. Last Friday, May 18, I celebrated my 22nd birthday {& recent college graduation} with a surprise trip to Nashville, TN. If you knew me from high school,…

It seems like the mid-west didn’t quite get the memo that spring started last month, but nevertheless, I had an incredible time in Chicago with Hannah. Plus, we were able to sneak in a few more senior photos. Hannah loves Chicago & coffee, and it only made sense to incorporate that into her senior portraits.…

It seems like the mid-west didn’t quite get the memo that spring started last month, but nevertheless, I had an incredible time in Chicago with Hannah. Plus, we were able to sneak in a few more senior photos. Hannah loves Chicago & coffee, and it only made sense to incorporate that into her senior portraits.…

Family portraits are normally the most stressful part of a wedding day, for everyone. There are just SO many people, and there is so much to do in a short time. I know part of it will always be a little chaotic, but I do believe a little bit of preparation can go a LONG…

Family portraits are normally the most stressful part of a wedding day, for everyone. There are just SO many people, and there is so much to do in a short time. I know part of it will always be a little chaotic, but I do believe a little bit of preparation can go a LONG…

This Christmas season has been so much fun getting together with several families for their Christmas card pictures. I’ve been wanting to share a sneak peek into some of the fun, and I’m so excited for you all to take a look. One of my favorite things about family pictures is capturing all the in-betweens.…

This Christmas season has been so much fun getting together with several families for their Christmas card pictures. I’ve been wanting to share a sneak peek into some of the fun, and I’m so excited for you all to take a look. One of my favorite things about family pictures is capturing all the in-betweens.…

Happy Thanksgiving! Wow! It’s crazy that it is already Thanksgiving. I feel as though I haven’t had a moment to breathe since August, and I just can’t believe the end of the year is so close! I absolutely love this time of year. I know there is often a lot of hustle and bustle with…

Happy Thanksgiving! Wow! It’s crazy that it is already Thanksgiving. I feel as though I haven’t had a moment to breathe since August, and I just can’t believe the end of the year is so close! I absolutely love this time of year. I know there is often a lot of hustle and bustle with…

Hey y’all, I can’t believe it! It’s the middle of May, and school is letting out in so many area schools. I love summer. I think it’s actually the best season as it features some of my favorite days and activities: my birthday, July fourth, warm weather and sunshine, days at the pool, cool lemonade,…

Hey y’all, I can’t believe it! It’s the middle of May, and school is letting out in so many area schools. I love summer. I think it’s actually the best season as it features some of my favorite days and activities: my birthday, July fourth, warm weather and sunshine, days at the pool, cool lemonade,…

Back in August, Austin and I ventured out in Southern Illinois. We were able to capture some pretty amazing senior pictures at dusk. {You can read about it, here!} Fall has arrived here in Southern Illinois, and the trees look absolutely amazing! Austin and I were able to capture a few images last week during…

Back in August, Austin and I ventured out in Southern Illinois. We were able to capture some pretty amazing senior pictures at dusk. {You can read about it, here!} Fall has arrived here in Southern Illinois, and the trees look absolutely amazing! Austin and I were able to capture a few images last week during…