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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
Happy Tuesday, friends! It is going to be one packed week on the blog this week, and we’re so excited about it! Today, we get to share Allison and Ben’s engagement session with you all! We had the best time capturing their engagement photos at Donavan Park in Peoria last week, and these two were […]
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June 26, 2018
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Hey friends, and Happy Thursday to you all! If you follow us over on Instagram, you know that we have been just a tiny bit busy around here with all of our summer weddings and engagement shoots… and it’s been the BEST! 🙂 Luke and I have had such a fun summer so far getting […]
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June 21, 2018
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Happy Monday friends! We are so excited to be back from a super fun weekend hanging out with family and shooting a darling wedding, and we are even more pumped to be sharing Mallory and Eric’s engagement session with you guys today! If Mallory and Eric look a tiny bit familiar to you guys, it’s […]
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June 4, 2018
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Happy Monday, guys! There’s not much better than starting off the week with a gorgeous engagement session… and we’re so excited to be sharing this one with you all today!! We first started chatting with Melanie and Mike back in January (which is SO hard to believe!!) about their wedding next spring, and from the […]
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May 21, 2018
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Happy Friday, friends!! This past Monday night, we got to photograph our darling 2018 Couple Kassadie & Mitch’s engagement session at Washington Park Botanical Gardens in Springfield, and it was the best. I mean, just look at them… could they possibly be sweeter?! We sure don’t think so!! These two put some much time, thought, […]
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May 4, 2018
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Happy Tuesday, friends! Today, we are so very excited to be sharing our sweet new friends’ engagement session with you all! Ahh! Katie and Nick met up with us in Springfield at Washington Park Botanical Garden this past Friday night, and it was so wonderful to finally get to meet these two in person after […]
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April 24, 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!
