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Emily and Aaron met many years ago at the restaurant where they worked. Emily is the bubbly and outgoing extrovert, while Aaron is more introverted and reserved. These two had the most beautiful wedding at Old Oaks Winery in Milan, Illinois. Emily had all of her very best girls included in her day, including her […]

Weddings

June 3, 2023

Aaron + Emily : A Vintage Vineyard Wedding at Old Oaks Winery

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I know that I’ve expressed how much it means to me when a past couple refers their loved ones to me. But sometimes, I don’t think that I express that well enough. As a photographer, I am let into some of the most intimate parts of your lives. I whole-heartedly strive to not just snap […]

Weddings

May 27, 2023

Lukas + Hannah : A Springtime Wedding in LeClaire

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When first meeting potential couples, I always ask if they have a time selected for their ceremony. Most of the time, since it is so early in the planning process, they don’t, and I usually use this as an opportunity to guide them on selecting a time that will photograph well, and that will best […]

Weddings

May 26, 2023

Choosing Your Ceremony Time and Why Light Matters

Ashton Hill Galena Wedding

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It was last year that I went out on a limb as I began to stretch myself creatively. “What can I do to push myself creatively outside of my comfort zone?” The obvious answer seemed to be to shoot weddings in new locations, so I created a “Wedding Venue Bucket List” for venues that I […]

Weddings

May 19, 2023

Jaime + Sydney : A Galena Hilltop Wedding

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