Drew and Jamie are expecting a baby boy in a few weeks. Such a fun session with an incredible couple! I’m so excited to meet their little guy. Jamie made her belly band and I thought it was absolutely precious!






















I LOVED Hannah and Jacques from the moment I met them during our first consultation. I loved the way Jauques made her laugh and I loved the way Hannah teased him. Their love and genuine friendship made this engagement session extra special. Hannah will be a gorgeous bride and I can’t wait to see her in her dress. Jacques was so tender and sweet with Hannah. The expression on his face when he kissed the love of his life was priceless. I just couldn’t get enough of these two. I’m counting down the months until their big day in September when they become husband and wife..


















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Thanks Roxana! They were magical and super sweet.
You can feel their love and the laughter is catching even through a computer screen! That’s the magic of your photography! I just love it!
Every Spring I am spoiled by two things. My friend’s gorgeous patch of bright orange, luscious poppies and her beautiful children. This year I had a new addition of little Christian who just turned one. I’ve had so much fun capturing her big sister, Maryahna running through the poppies and it makes me smile when I look to the future and imagine them playing together in the garden. Such a funny memory from this session. It started thundering and sprinkling about halfway through our time together and Maryahna ran inside because she was afraid but then came trouncing back out with a big grin wearing her raincoat and boots. I loved that I was able to capture her running inside and then return with her rain gear! Christian’s first year has been a joy to capture! But this last session was one of my favorites. The pink flower hat was used for her newborn session but it was too big to fit on her tiny head so we actualy placed her inside of it. It fit perfectly for her one year pictures; so adorable and sweet!! I love these little girls and their mama to pieces… Watch how she’s changed on this slideshow





























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I’m so happy you like them Carol! No, I wouldn’t want the job of picking. They are all beautiful!
Rox… I’m so spoiled by these princesses! Love these girls!
Ooooh, it’s the Poppy Princess and her little sister- Lilac Princess!
Loved the colors in these photos and that field of poppies is magic!!
Absolutely beautiful! How am I ever going to chose? Thank you for your awesome work!
Three words come to mind when I reflect back to Justin and Kathleen’s wedding two weeks ago. Fun, Family, and Friends. I know that sounds cliche but it really is true! Their wedding kicked off our extremely busy 2012 wedding season and it couldn’t not have been more fun! I can’t begin to do justice with describing how truly wonderful their wedding day was! Kathleen “Kat” was radiant and so beautiful! Justin was incredibly handsome. They were both surrounded by amazing friends and family who were thoughtful, considerate, hilarious, loving, and SOOO FUN! The PARTY was led by the UBER FABULOUS Paul Windsor Orchestra that features a ten piece band with kick butt vocalists, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, and an incredible horn, sax, trumpet, and trombone section.
Justin and Kat – I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to capture your wedding day. We wish you a lifetime of happiness and love! The best is yet to come ♥

Kat was such a beautiful, radiant bride.




one of my favorite images of the bride with her mother and sisters. i know it will be cherished for years to come












Justin’s smile is priceless as he watches his bride walk down the aisle!


















































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Church – St. Sharbel Church Peoria, IL
Reception - Paradice Hotel
Cake Artist – Terry Mischler
Band – Paul Windsor Orchestra
Florals – Salimi Khoury
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Two year old Mia stole my heart Wednesday morning ♥ Take a look and you will see why…
She was the perfect combination of sweet & sassy. I love little ones with so much personality!
















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2 is such a wonderful age! Just wonderful. The photos are amazing and love the way you use textures and light! Amazing photographer for amazing kids.
by Cindy
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