A couple of weeks ago, we were hit with a lot of snow. Before the snow came ice and sleet and it was a huge mess. When Heath and Cortney planned their wedding, they probably didn’t plan on snow being a potential threat to their wedding day plans. The only thing that kept running through […]

Happy Friday the 13th everyone! I’m nearing an end to my 2013 wedding season and with only 1 wedding left (tomorrow) I’m feeling a little bitter sweet. I’m very much looking forward to the holidays and spending some much needed time with my family but at the same time I absolutely love taking pictures and […]

Right now I’m writing this blog post as the rain freezes outside my door. It’s been one of those days where I’ve sat in my PJs with a cup of hot chocolate and wrapped up in a blanket watching Hallmark movies. What else can you do when you’re stuck inside with bad weather? Last month, […]

Fall is in full swing here in the midwest. It’s absolutely gorgeous right now and the colors are beautiful. I had so many session in October and all my clients were wishing that the leaves would have changed a bit more. It’s so hard to predict the changing of the seasons here. Mother Nature is […]

When I learned that the Pine Manor Estate in Carbondale, IL was going to be the location for Jimmy and Melanie’s wedding, I immediately got goose bumps. It’s not just any venue. It’s a luxury bed and breakfast that can accommodate 70 guests! This place is huge! It’s so…. luxurious! Very presidential in ways. A […]

I want to introduce you all to an amazing couple. Everyone… meet Ryan and Stephanie. They are from Popular Bluff, MO and they made the long drive to Du Quoin, IL for their engagement session. They didn’t just make the drive here for their engagement session though, they came to visit family. Ryan has a […]