While it’s true that you can have any photographer take your engagement photos, today I am talking about why you should get your engagement photos done by the same photographer that will be doing your wedding.

I absolutely loved taking this family’s fall portraits near Starved Rock State Park in Illinois.

Hiring the right photographer can be overwhelming. These are my top 5 picks for choosing the photographer whose style and personality are a good fit for you.

In-home sessions can be so stressful for the homemaker! Here is my best advice for moms doing family sessions at home.

Your wedding location can make or break your photos. Here is my list of things to consider when choosing the right wedding venue for you!

Mini sessions are the perfect way to document young families and create sweet memories. Find the pros and cons of mini sessions here!

Here are a few of my favorite tips for creating beautiful portraits when the kids are not in the mood.

We recently moved to North Central Illinois, and the Harmer wedding was the perfect opportunity to explore new venues in the area. They ended up choosing the Hundred Acre Orchard in Princeton, Illinois, and it is absolutely beautiful!

This blog is all about the messiest, most beautiful, and most difficult job you'll ever have. Here are ten things to remember in order to give yourself grace when it comes to being a mom. 

It is incredible when a family can connect in a way that makes you forget that they are being photographed, and that is exactly what happened in this Illinois River session.

Megan and Stuart had the most beautiful, intimate wedding in Tiskilwa, IL. It was a gorgeous day from start to finish.

There are many reasons that families choose to book their sessions in-studio. However, today I’m sharing my top 5 reasons to book your newborn sessions in your home rather than in a studio.

This LaSalle wedding in the woods was gorgeous and unique.