This past weekend, I had the opportunity to photograph Corey and Brandon and their beautiful girl, Anna. We went out to Lake of the Woods Forrest Preserve in Mahomet, IL to take some family photos in the morning light! Luckily, we beat the horrible wind that day. When we arrived to the park, Anna was camera ready! I've never met such a happy baby and she looked ADORABLE in her fall vest and little booties. This family was such a joy to photograph and the final images turned o

I met Monica 10 years ago at Northern Illinois University. I was a freshman and incredibly homesick so I decided to join a sorority, Delta Gamma, to help me get more comfortable. Monica was one of the first individuals I met. Within minutes of interacting with her, I already felt like she was a best friend. She was warm. She was so kind. And she just made you feel at home. Flash forward to 10 years later, and Monica is still that sister I've always wanted. Monica has a millio

On Friday, I met with Alex and Nancy at Allerton Park in Monticello, IL for a holiday themed photoshoot. These love birds were married this year and you could just feel how much they are in love being around them. Paul, my husband, joined us for the session. We had such a blast showing Alex and Nancy around Allerton- a special place in our hearts. It's the place where I spent many childhood summers riding my bike to and winters sledding, held one of my first jobs, had my firs

Oh my goodness! I am still recovering from how gorgeous this session was last night. I ADORE Carmen and Dylan! They are the absolute sweetest and we had a blast shooting their holiday themed/engagement photos. I first met Carmen about two years ago when I started going to a new salon, Something You Salon and Spa. Confession... I had been stalking her social media and Instagram for a few months and was obsessed with finding the perfect colorist. When I first met her, I immedia

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A month ago, I was contacted by a close friend about scheduling a photo shoot for her coworker. She said that it was going to a very meaningful session for her coworker and her family. And wow, was she right. Rhonda is the mother to her beautiful children Isis and Isiah. She's hardworking and dedicated to her family. They are her world. This year, Rhonda was diagnosed with breast cancer. While others may have struggled to keep thei