How we respond to this time is totally on us. What we make of this gift of time is totally on us. Will we get stressed and emotional? Yes. Will we get stir crazy? Heck yes! Will we value the power of a hug when this is all over? Never again. Will we regret extra time with our loved ones? Absolutely not.

I heard about #TheFrontStepsProject from an article featuring a photographer in Massachusetts. This is a unique moment in our lives and history. It’s a way for photographers to spread kindness and joy in these times of uncertainty. To document your time spent with the ones you love! 💕

If you’ve followed along with my Facebook or Instagram posts for any amount of time, you’ll know this family is no stranger to kDarling Photography. The Perez family has been in front of my camera for several years starting with maternity pictures when Erika was expecting their middle child Walter. I was thrilled when they […]

When I travel I don’t buy souvenirs. My souvenirs are photographs – memories. Recently I traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to photograph a destination wedding. Since we were there for business and not play I didn’t stray from the resort, however, the scenery right there at our hotel, the Riu Palace was gorgeous!

It’s been such an honor to photograph so many big moments in this couple’s lives from their engagement session to their beautiful fall wedding complete with a dream outdoor reception at Maddie’s mom’s home and now maternity pictures.

If time could be frozen, I would consider doing it. Momentarily. To just bottle up and keep on a shelf, all the magic of these fleeting childhood years. But I suppose that in itself is another wish, isn’t it? And perhaps we should just stop wishing for a while and focus on being present.

There are many reasons why couples choose to have a destination wedding…

Guys, I get it. Figuring out what to wear for family pictures can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be. Over the years I’ve been blessed with SO MANY great looking families in front of my camera. I’m sharing with you some of what I’ve learned from them about selecting outfits. Enjoy!

Sami & Chris wanted to celebrate their wedding day with their closest family members and friends. They chose the gardens of Eastland Suites Hotel in Bloomington, IL to recite their heartfelt vows written just for each other. Their ceremony was so sweet with much laughter and happy tears. During the service, the couple’s officiant, Rev. […]

This Sunday, July 14, the 2019 Champaign County Fair Queen and Little Miss will be crowned at the City Center in Champaign. As representatives of the Champaign County Fair, they will have so new adventures and opportunities to represent Champaign County at other fairs, parades, events, as well as the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen pageant in Springfield, held in January.