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The magic of engagement photography often happens when light and shadow dance together. For every sunset beach proposal or candlelit restaurant moment, photographers face technical challenges that only the right gear can solve. Industry data shows over 70% of engagement sessions happen during “golden hour” or in dimly lit indoor venues. Having the right equipment […]
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April 18, 2025
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Engagement sessions capture the beginning of a couple’s forever story with images they’ll treasure for decades. As photographers, our gear isn’t only equipment—it’s the toolkit that brings these special moments to life. According to The Knot’s 2025 wedding industry report, 87% of couples hire a professional photographer, making it the third most important wedding vendor […]
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April 14, 2025
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The difference between ordinary engagement photos and those that take your breath away often comes down to one thing: posing. While 87% of couples feel awkward in front of the camera, photographers who master advanced posing techniques can transform that discomfort into images that appear effortlessly intimate. With 76% of engaged couples now investing in […]
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April 12, 2025
Hey friends, and Happy Thursday! We are so excited to get to share some of our absolute faaaavorite images from the sweetest engagement session we had this week! Meagan and Carter are literally the sweetest of all time, and we had the best time getting to FINALLY meet up with them at their engagement session […]
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September 13, 2018
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Happy Thursday, friends! We hope you all have had the best week! Has the blog been packed this week or WHAT?! In case you missed it, head on over here to check out Melanie & Charlie’s engagement session at Illinois State University and here to check out Maeve & Elliot’s wedding photos at the University […]
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August 16, 2018
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Happy Wednesday, friends! Luke and I are so excited to be sharing this precious session with you guys on the blog today! A few months back, Melanie and Charlie reached out to us about photographing their engagement session on Illinois State University’s campus because these two met and fell in love at Illinois State University. […]
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August 15, 2018
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Happy Thursday friends! Whew, it has been one PACKED week on the blog so far, hasn’t it?! On Monday, we announced our brand new associate for lifestyle sessions, Tori, and on Tuesday we got to share Mikayla and Kyle’s Ewing Manor engagement session with you all! And today, we have yet another beautiful session to […]
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July 19, 2018
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Happy Tuesday friends! We are so excited to be sharing Mikayla and Kyle’s adorable Ewing Manor engagement photos with you all today! We got to meet up with these two last week for their sweet shoot at one of our favorite spots in Bloomington, and we just had the best time with these two! Mikayla […]
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July 17, 2018
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Happy Monday, friends! We are SO excited to be sharing our sweet friends’ Megan and Johann’s engagement session with you all today! This session was a unique one for Luke and I for a weird reason- and that’s because Luke actually wasn’t able to make it to Megan and Johann’s engagement session! I honestly cannot […]
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July 3, 2018
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Cue the confetti! I've officially received your inquiry, and we couldn't be more excited to start this journey with you.
I'm now a full-time mama and a part-time photographer, but all messages will be responded to as soon as I'm able. Thank you for your patience! My average email response time is currently 3-5 days.
I cannot wait to chat soon!
