Thursday, August 6, 2015

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Photos with Andrea and Dave at Belvidere Park following their outdoor wedding ceremony.

Friday, July 3, 2015

Andrea and Rob | Rotary Botanical Gardens

Andrea and Rob got married at the beautiful Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin and had a lovely backyard reception at home with their family and friends.

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Andrea and Rob take pictures around Rotary Botanical Gardens following their wedding ceremony.

Monday, June 29, 2015

Bethany & Spencer | First Free & Katie's Cup

A look back on Bethany and Spencer's wedding day... filled with rain, dancing, coffee, and a super awesome sunset. (My favorite things. Seriously.) Come check it and congratulations to you both!

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Bride and groom portraits around the beautiful First Free campus in Rockford IL following their wedding ceremony on a beautiful rainy day.

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Adams Family | Downtown Rockford IL

I had the opportunity to work with Eileen, Jason, and their three lovely daughters this past week in Rockford's River District, the heart of downtown! We had incredible weather and tons of fun. Here's a handful of my favorites from this candid and fun family session! Enjoy! 

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Meade Maternity Photos | Rock Cut State Park

Lisa and Jonathon are expecting their first child. Unlike many, the couple has opted to wait before finding out the gender of their newest addition. We met up at Rock Cut State Park where spring is in full force and ended the evening with a trip over to a nearby barn. Here's a look back at their maternity session from Thursday night. Enjoy!

Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day. Maternity photos with excited parents-to-be at Rock Cut State Park on a gorgeous spring day.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Kacia and Joe and Baby on the Way | Roscoe, IL

Kacia and Joe are expecting their first child! We met in Roscoe, IL at one of my favorite outdoor locations and utilized the lush spring greens, covered bridge, and shallow creek. Kacia's glowing and it's easy to see all the love she and Joe have for their new baby. Congratulations!

A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek.A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek.  A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek.
A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek. A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek. A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek. A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek. A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek. A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek. A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek. A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek. A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek. A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek.A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek.A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek.
A late spring maternity photo session with a stunning mother-to-be in a beautiful outdoor location surrounded by gravel trails, a covered bridge, and large apple tree. We ended the session with Kacia standing in a shallow creek.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Baby Corran's Newborn Session | Roscoe, IL & Honengah Forest Preserve

When I graduated from Rockford University... there was only one other BFA major alongside with me. Jennifer and I grew close during our years at college together and working side by side to make art and suffer through all those art critiques. She's a beautiful woman and I'm honored to be her friend and to have had the honor to take Corran's newborn photos. Here's a look back at just a few of my favorites.

Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve. Jennifer and Matt's in-home newborn session with baby Corran. Beautiful outdoor spring photos taken with the family at Honenegah Forest Preserve.