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Erin and Brandon’s wedding at the Pear Tree Estate in Champaign was an incredibly beautiful day from start to finish. This venue is absolutely stunning, and I loved being with this wonderful couple and their closest family and friends to celebrate them. The first look was deeply important for Erin and Brandon, and it was […]

Erin + Brandon | Pear Tree Estate

Weddings

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Every in-studio newborn session is special, but this one was very close to my heart! We have gone to church with this family for years and have been able to watch big sister Hazel grow up. When they asked me to do their newborn photos for Violet I was so honored! Having a sister and […]

In-Studio Newborn Session | Baby Violet

Newborns

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Brittney and Josh’s wedding at The Venue CU was stunning, and I was honored to be a part of their special day. This was yet another wedding at this beautiful venue, and I can say that it truly is one of the best places to get married. I was in love with Brittney and Josh’s […]

Brittney + Josh | The Venue CU

Weddings

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Welcome to the world, Dean! This in-studio newborn session was so beautiful! I couldn’t believe how precious baby Dean was. It was so special to see this family because Dean’s parents were my former wedding clients! It was so exciting to do their newborn session and have everything come full circle. Baby Dean is going […]

In-Studio Newborn Session Baby Dean

Newborns

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Dana and Chris’s summer wedding last July was incredibly beautiful and intimate. StarView Vineyards was absolutely the perfect venue for this couple’s ceremony and their self described simple, laid back wedding! Their reception was at the equally beautiful Epiphany Farms. This summer wedding was a little unorthodox in that the ceremony and reception were held […]

Dana + Chris | StarView Vineyards & Epiphany Farms

Weddings

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Welcome to the world, Liam! Baby Liam and his parents were such a pleasure to photograph for this in-studio newborn session! Being able to give parents images that capture this incredibly special moment in time is one of my favorite things about being a photographer. I loved their light blue color scheme they had for […]

In-Studio Newborn Session Baby Liam

Newborns

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Don and Emilee’s wedding at The Venue CU from last May was perfect. The whole day was beautiful and classic, with gorgeous details and lots of love and laughter. This was one of three weddings I photographed at the Venue CU last year, and each experience working there was amazing. Take a look at Cami […]

Don + Emilee | The Venue CU

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Welcome to the world, Blair! This was such a wonderful in-studio newborn session with baby Blair and her amazing parents. There is something about watching new parents hold their newborn that is almost indescribable– luckily that’s why we have photography for moments like this! It is such an incredible gift to be able to give […]

In-Studio Newborn Session Baby Blair

Newborns

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Cami and Justin’s wedding from last Spring was absolutely stunning. Held at The Venue CU, the couple had a family oriented, intimate ceremony and reception. Most of the day was spent at The Venue CU, doing everything from getting ready to the ceremony and reception. Cami and Justin wanted to have their newlywed portraits done […]

Cami + Justin | The Venue CU Wedding

Weddings

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Welcome to the world, Raeyln! I loved this in-studio newborn session with this precious baby girl. Her parents were such a loving couple, and it is so magical to witness a family of two become a family of three. Why is newborn photography important? Well, for one thing it is amazing to have these brand […]

In-Studio Newborn Session Baby Raelyn

Newborns

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