Abby and Blaine | Engagement Photos at The Local Dough and Williams Tree Farm | Rockton, IL

Abby and Blaine are getting married! I recently met them for their engagement photos in the quaint and quiet little town of Rockton. Abby and Blaine had lunch at The Local Dough where we started for a few casual shots to kick off the session. After the cafe, we took a quick walk through downtown Rockton before heading to the outskirts of town. The wind had all but disappeared when we arrived at Williams Tree Farm. We captured a handful of my favorite images at the piny stead before we parted ways. My favorite part of this session? Abby and Blaine being awesome and hilarious, of course.

Here's a look back at my favorite pictures from our time together.

Velasquez Newborn Session | Belvidere, IL

I was contacted way last year about coming to Belvidere for a newborn session with Brittany and her family as her husband would be home for the arrival of their new son. My candid approach and relaxed style was perfect for this family of five. I favored plenty of classic black and white photos as you'll see below. We were fortunate to have a warm winter day so I opted to even go out on to the country road outside their house for a few fun outdoor photos. Enjoy!

Shawntay and Justin | Rock Cut State Park | Maternity Photos

I met Shawntay and Justin at Rock Cut State Park for a winter maternity session this past weekend. Fortune was on our side... it was a warm winter day with a high of 27 and the clouds cleared and there was a blanket of fresh snow on the ground. Here are a few of my favorites from the day!