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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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