photos that feel like home
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photos that feel like home 〰️
you said “yes”… now what?
There’s a ring on your finger, a Pinterest board full of half-baked ideas, and a flood of people asking “Have you picked a venue yet?”
But if we’re being real?
You’re not just planning a wedding.
You’re curating an experience.
You want your day to feel like you two—not a template.
You’re not here for stiff poses or cookie-cutter timelines. You want meaning.
You want intimacy, sacredness, some serious laughter, and photos that don’t just show how it looked… but how it felt.
You’re creative, but slightly overwhelmed.
You have vision, but you’re craving guidance.
You want to feel seen—not sold to.
If you’re nodding right now...
Hi. I think you’re my kind of human.
hi, it’s me. and this is more than a job
I’m a central illinois wedding photographer—but more than that, I’m a memory-keeper, a witness, and bonus bridesmaid (snack stash and dress bustle skills included).
I blend structure with soul—organizing timelines one minute, crying at your vows the next. I’ve been known to pin boutonnieres, whisper affirmations, and capture the “in-between” moments you didn’t even know to ask for.
Because your wedding isn’t a performance. It’s a deeply personal chapter of your story.
And I take that seriously.
I’m here to make you feel safe, supported, and celebrated in every frame.
Photos that look like art, a process that feels like home. That’s the goal.
you + me = us
When your vision meets my lens, we don’t just make pictures—we create legacy.
The kind of images that make your future kids say, “Wow… this was you?”
The kind of gallery you return to after hard days, good days, ordinary Tuesday mornings.
We co-create. We laugh. We build trust.
We honor your story in a way that’s true, honest, and a little bit magic.
So if you're ready to turn your love into visual memories…
Let’s make something together.
my philosophy
Your wedding isn’t a production. It’s a memory in the making.
You won’t find stiff posing or Pinterest copycats here. What you will find is a grounded, gentle presence in the room.
Someone who reads the moment and knows when to step in—or step back.
I’ll be the one fixing your dress, calming your nerves, reminding your dad where to stand for the first look (and capturing his quiet smile when he sees you). You don’t have to perform. Just be. I’ll handle the rest.
Because your story deserves to be honored—not just documented.