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Welcome to the world, Austin! I adored this in-studio newborn session. Sweet baby Austin is the third newborn I photographed from this beautiful family. I photographed his older sisters Quinn and Carley way back when, and it was crazy to see them so grown up! It was so special to photograph all these kiddos together. […]

Natalie and Luke’s wedding was unique because COVID threw all their plans totally out of whack, with their official ceremony at the courthouse and the reception months later at The Lodge at River Valley Farm. When Natalie and Luke were finally married at the Champaign County Courthouse on Jan. 8 2021, that was their fifth […]

Welcome Home Lexie Jo I adore newborn photography almost as much as newborns themselves! This in-studio session was really special since I have known this family for a while; I photographed big sister Blakeley’s newborn photos, too. Watching this beautiful family grow was incredible. Blakeley was obviously so much bigger than the last time I […]

Welcome Home Ella This beautiful family of four is now a family of five with the addition of sweet baby Ella! I loved this in-studio newborn session. What is better than having two older brothers? Both of Ella’s big brothers were so sweet with her, it was the most precious thing to witness. I know […]

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 […]