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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

Weddings

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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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Michaela and Gustavo’s gorgeous, traditional wedding took place in May 2021, and it could not have been a more perfect day. Not even COVID could overshadow their beautiful day filled with love, laughter, and family. The ceremony was kept small, the couple calling it minimalist, romantic and traditional. Michaela and Gustavo met at the University […]

Michaela + Gustavo | St. John’s Catholic Newman Center

Weddings

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Laura and Yeoh had a beautiful day in April for their “mini-mony” – that’s what I’m choosing to call these small intimate ceremonies that have become popular in the post-COVID world. Twin City Bible Church in Urbana was the setting for saying their vows in front of loved ones and friends that were able to […]

Laura + Yeoh | University of IL | Arboretum

Arboretum, Champaign, Japan House, Love, Marriage, Portraits, University of Illinois, Weddings

Spring wedding pictures at Japan House Arboretum Urbana University of IL flowering trees

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Not even COVID-19 could stop these lovebirds from having their dream wedding at Pear Tree Estate – even if they had to wait an entire year.

Brendan + Jordan | Pear Tree Estate

Champaign, Film Photography, Love, Marriage, Natural Light, Weddings

Blush and blue spring wedding at Pear Tree Estate champaign illinois

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

JAKE + LAURA | RIU PALACE | CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO

Weddings

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Recently, my film images were featured in a blog on the Happy Tog’s website.  My friend Holly writes about a truly epic night when we were reminded to slow down and pay attention.  That is exactly what film does for me.

I’ve got a new love | Film Photography | Central Illinois

Babies, Best Friends, Champaign, Children, Connection, Family, Film Photography, High School, Illinois, Light, Love, Marriage, Maternity, Natural Light, Newborns, Photography, Portraits, Pregnancy, Seniors, Toddlers, Tweens, Weddings

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When Brynlee’s mom, Ashlee contacted me about a “Tea for Two” session for her daughter’s 2nd birthday, I knew it was gonna be special! The Bertan family has been coming to kDarling Photography since big brother Jack was a baby, and watching this sweet family grow has been awesome! Brynlee was born a tad bit […]

Tea for Two!

Babies, Champaign, Children, Family, Illinois, Light, Marriage, Natural Light, Newborns, Photography, Portraits, Toddlers, Weddings

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My entire life I have been obsessed with beautiful light, romance of all sorts, and connections between families, couples and friends.  Some of my earliest memories involve the clicking of a shutter or the scratching of my pencil drawing on paper to preserve a moment.  Once a moment is gone, it’s gone. Or is it? […]

Love + Light + Connections

Babies, Champaign, Children, Connection, High School, Illinois, Light, Love, Marriage, Natural Light, Newborns, Photography, Pregnancy, Seniors, Toddlers, Uncategorized, Weddings

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