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Y’all – this little girl’s mama is prepared with ALL the pink and gold and bows and frills! I was so excited for this session because I saw the little sneak peeks of the nursery and outfits her mama was getting ready before her arrival! Brielle took her sweet time in getting here but once […]

Brielle Faith | Pretty in Pink Newborn Session

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I am just in LOVE with every single little detail from this session! Cedar takes after her older sister, so dainty and delicate! She may have needed a small nudge to get bit messy, but I think she’s the cutest little cake smasher ever!! 🙂 Happy 1 Year, Cedar Marie!   

Cedar Marie | One Year Cake Smash | Eureka, IL

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Our family is in a very busy season of life all around.  It’s been a while since we’ve been able to spend time on vacation together and we were determined to at least do an extended weekend somewhere before the summer is over!  My husband’s family hosts a vintage tractor show & olden times farm […]

Quick & Quaint Family Vacation | Holland, MI

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I’ve made it my mission to be more intentional in 2017 which means sharing more of my sessions with you! So… even though Caius is a little more than a month old, I’m super excited to be able to share this here.  I’ve had the blessing of knowing Greg & Allyson through a group at […]

Caius | Lifestyle Newborn Session | Washington, Illinois

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I had forgotten how unpredictable rain storms can be in the summer! Luckily after driving the 2 hours to meet this lovely family for their portrait session, we arrived just as the rain was ending!  I had also forgotten how absolutely beautiful the lighting can be right after it rains, so it was definitely a […]

The Ackert Family Portraits | Dixon, Illinois

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It was so refreshing to spend the morning with this family!  Their cozy farmhouse was warm and inspiring as they welcomed me inside.  Big brother Sawyer happily bounced around but made sure to keep an eye on his new baby sister in between play.  There is just something so sweet about a family welcoming another […]

Lauren Brooke | In- Home Newborn Session

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I was so honored when this couple contacted me about doing an anniversary session! They have been married 50 years and let me tell you, it’s a beautiful thing! Not only did we end up having a great time, they were able to make memories together during our session.   I aim for couples or […]

Midwest Anniversary | Celebrating 50 Years

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Jill and Jd were high school sweethearts.  Jill and I are both in nursing school (well she was but she just graduated!! which deserves it’s own celebration!) and it’s a pretty small community around here so over the years we’ve crossed paths, but never really gotten the chance to know each other.  When they announced that they were […]

Jill + Jd | A Classic Woodland Engagement

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What better gift than precious newborn snuggles?!  It was such a sweet time capturing these cozy moments with these new parents.  Best thing second to cuddling a newborn myself is watching the love of new parents as they nestle their new little one.   I’m so thrilled and honored to share these images with them, and […]

Baby Denver | Lifestyle Newborn Session

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Corey and Michelle are sweet family friends of ours who are expecting their first babe – a BOY! Ya’ll- I CAN NOT WAIT to find out what precious little name they choose!  These lovely photos are the result of awesome clients toughing out some frigid weather with me and I’m so glad they did because […]

Corey & Michelle | Midwest Maternity Session

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