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Y’all, this year’s seniors are absolutely incredible, and Hailey is no exception! I had such a great time during her fall senior session. I LOVED the locations we had for Hailey’s session! The spots were full of gorgeous fall foliage, and the  colors really popped! Hailey is such a sweet girl. I loved getting to…

Y’all, this year’s seniors are absolutely incredible, and Hailey is no exception! I had such a great time during her fall senior session. I LOVED the locations we had for Hailey’s session! The spots were full of gorgeous fall foliage, and the  colors really popped! Hailey is such a sweet girl. I loved getting to…

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How is October almost already here? I just can’t believe how FAST time is flying by, and I can’t believe how HOT it is still out! I’ve been anxiously awaiting the Kunick family session for the past few months. I knew we’d be shooting their session on their gorgeous family property, and I assumed it…

How is October almost already here? I just can’t believe how FAST time is flying by, and I can’t believe how HOT it is still out! I’ve been anxiously awaiting the Kunick family session for the past few months. I knew we’d be shooting their session on their gorgeous family property, and I assumed it…

Rustic Winery Wedding Photographer - St. Louis, Southern IL

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Y’all, I am so thrilled to share images from the gorgeous rustic styled shoot! This shoot was a DREAM, and it could not have been possible without the help of the incredible team of vendors. They were absolutely wonderful, and I love seeing their amazing work in these images. If you are looking for top-notch…

Y’all, I am so thrilled to share images from the gorgeous rustic styled shoot! This shoot was a DREAM, and it could not have been possible without the help of the incredible team of vendors. They were absolutely wonderful, and I love seeing their amazing work in these images. If you are looking for top-notch…

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Hey y’all! I’m so excited!!! I am so excited to be hosting another photo event for Centralia High School. We had such a fun time last April {see more, HERE}, and I am so thrilled to be hosting another event the whole school can enjoy! Here’s all of the details: WHAT:  All you have to…

Hey y’all! I’m so excited!!! I am so excited to be hosting another photo event for Centralia High School. We had such a fun time last April {see more, HERE}, and I am so thrilled to be hosting another event the whole school can enjoy! Here’s all of the details: WHAT:  All you have to…

Effingham, Southern IL & St. Louis Senior Photographer

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Oh my goodness, Hayleigh’s senior session officially kicked off fall sessions, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Hayleigh is absolutely gorgeous, and she is such a sweet girl. PLUS – Her middle name is Nicole, and I love meeting people with the same name as me! Hayleigh also has a great sense of style,…

Oh my goodness, Hayleigh’s senior session officially kicked off fall sessions, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Hayleigh is absolutely gorgeous, and she is such a sweet girl. PLUS – Her middle name is Nicole, and I love meeting people with the same name as me! Hayleigh also has a great sense of style,…

Southern Illinois + Missouri Anniversary Session

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Y’all this is such an extremely joyful and happy occasion to get to photograph! Since marrying Hayden, I’ve been blessed to gain such an incredible family. Bud and Bonnie, or grandpa and grandma as they are know, are no exception. Bud and Bonnie have been wonderful grandparents to me even before Hayden and I said…

Y’all this is such an extremely joyful and happy occasion to get to photograph! Since marrying Hayden, I’ve been blessed to gain such an incredible family. Bud and Bonnie, or grandpa and grandma as they are know, are no exception. Bud and Bonnie have been wonderful grandparents to me even before Hayden and I said…

Brownsburg IN Photographer

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This weekend, we had the chance to visit our family outside of Indianapolis, and it was such a great time. We went to the high school football game and cross country race, and we just loved being around family. While we were in the area, we visited a local apple orchard, and if you know me,…

This weekend, we had the chance to visit our family outside of Indianapolis, and it was such a great time. We went to the high school football game and cross country race, and we just loved being around family. While we were in the area, we visited a local apple orchard, and if you know me,…

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I know having your family photos taken is a far off dream to some of you. It can be a real struggle to get everyone’s schedule to line up. On top of all of that, you have to figure out what everyone is going to wear. One thing I hear the most from my families…

I know having your family photos taken is a far off dream to some of you. It can be a real struggle to get everyone’s schedule to line up. On top of all of that, you have to figure out what everyone is going to wear. One thing I hear the most from my families…

St. Louis & Southern IL Wedding Photographer

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Y’all!!!! I am so thrilled to be sharing Fran + Bria’s wedding day. As I mentioned last week, this day has been a long time coming. Fran and Bria met while Bria was on a mission trip to El Salvador, and Fran was a translator. Back in May, I met with Bria over coffee to…

Y’all!!!! I am so thrilled to be sharing Fran + Bria’s wedding day. As I mentioned last week, this day has been a long time coming. Fran and Bria met while Bria was on a mission trip to El Salvador, and Fran was a translator. Back in May, I met with Bria over coffee to…

St. Louis & Southern IL Family Photographer

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It seems like once June hits every year, families come out of the woodwork and are scheduling family sessions left and right. However, maybe that’s not you. Maybe you haven’t taken the plunge yet, and you’re not totally convinced that investing in a family session is a great decision. Today, I’m sharing with you 3…

It seems like once June hits every year, families come out of the woodwork and are scheduling family sessions left and right. However, maybe that’s not you. Maybe you haven’t taken the plunge yet, and you’re not totally convinced that investing in a family session is a great decision. Today, I’m sharing with you 3…