INFO
Q + A
Where are you located? +
- I am located directly between Chicago and St.Louis in Central Illinois. I travel often and love photographing new locations.
How far in advance do you book? +
- Clients book anywhere from 3 months to 18 months before their wedding. Some dates fill up faster and weekend Summer dates are the first to go. If you are thinking of a last minute weekday elopement, send a message! There is nothing beter than a mid-week wedding.
Will we get the digital negatives? +
- You will receive the full resolution photos to download to your computer with every collection. You may print and share them to your heart's content!
What if we don't have a date? +
- All dates remain open until a deposit is paid. If you are in the preliminary stages of planning, send an inquiry so we can keep in touch about availability!
How much do you charge? +
- There are many collections available depending on what type of wedding day coverage you are looking for. Fill out an inquiry form above for a full investment brochure.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
A different type of family session. Photos that capture the magic in the every day. Check out more every day stories here.
About
a little about me...
I did not become a photographer with the intent of creating something new. But rather, with the desire to capture what was already there. In 2012 I graduated with a degree in Fine Art from the Illinois Institute of Art with a focus in documentary photography. I have found a real passion in documenting weddings. Documenting the emotions of a day this big is such a joy for me. There is something magical that happens when we set aside our expectations of what a wedding “should” look like and instead enjoy it for what it is. That is the magic I aim to capture.
I grew up in a small town in Central Illinois in the 90's. Growing up I always thought "anywhere but here". When I was 21 I moved to Chicago where I lived for seven years. I loved the tall buildings and the rush of people filling the streets. Now I find myself amidst the cornfields and rolling prairies again thinking "nowhere but here". I will always find myself torn between the energy of the city and the calm of the country.
I think it's important to acknowledge where we came from, because I believe it has everything to do with the people we become. I grew up without the internet, without texting, without tablets, without social media. I remember the small things most of all... the sound of my dad cutting wood in the garage, the shallow sound of my mom playing piano, peddling my bike until my legs went numb. All my life I just wanted to keep these small moments, in some form, so that I could reach back for them whenever I wanted. Photography became that form.
Life is messy. It's more complicated than we intended and offers more love than we ever imagined. There are so many small moments that catch us off guard that we want to hold onto. I'd like to capture those little moments for you.
If you're looking for honest photos of life and love, you've come to the right place.
my approach to photography...
My goal is very simple; document what's happening. All of it. The little smiles, small embraces, big laughs, quiet tears, fingers intertwined, subtle glances, and first steps. None of these things will never happen the way they happened at this time. I believe there should be proof that you laughed at that joke, said those vows, kissed that cheek, and cried those tears. And it should be captured in a way that is beautiful and full of feeling.
the fun stuff...
Likes: Coen brothers films, making pottery, Gilmore Girls, whiskey, Jack Garratt, sour beer, thrift stores, chai tea lattes, beach towns, my pups, 50’s furniture, Parks and Rec, sugar, Cubs baseball, sleeping in, podcasts, bare feet, yoga, people watching.
Dislikes: early mornings, coffee, running, Winter, onions, supreme pizza, violent movies, cubicles, deep water, socks, warm soda, Christmas music, dark chocolate, pickles.
other work…
I have been dabbling in different types of photography and art forms for most of my life. To check out my documentary stories click here.
To me, making with my hands is akin to breathing. I am constantly experimenting with different types of mediums. To see what I am currently making, visit my Etsy.
