Congratulations to these cute newlyweds, Jake & Amanda! Their September wedding at Eastland Suites in Bloomington, IL was full of love, joy, and excitement. It was so sweet to watch two pledge their love to each other and celebrate this new beginning in front of all their family and friends. Jake & Amanda have a Poodle…
I love weddings. Â I love the challenge of not knowing how the day will really unfold. Â I love the look in the eyes of those getting married, I love seeing the details they pour their heart and soul into. Those wedding day details are something that represents who they are. There is usually a story…
HAVING A WEDDING DAY TIMELINE IS A NECESSITY No matter the size of your wedding the same events take place.  You get dressed, you attend your ceremony, you have a reception and the entire time you have a photographer following you around and directing you. Most brides don’t know how to prepare and being the wedding photographer…
I must say, this Vrooman Mansion Christmas Wedding was GORGEOUS. Â I have photographed weddings at this wedding venue in the past but never during Christmas. Â All I can say is WOW. Â The staff there does a fantastic job decorating. This couple chose to have their wedding ceremony and reception at the Vrooman Mansion because they…
Getting ready photos are an important part of your wedding day.  They help tell the story of your day, capturing emotions building up to the wedding ceremony. In order to capture the best photos possible, Think about WHERE you are planning to get ready. It is often great to get ready at home and your photographer will be…
Lindsey & Vaughn’s Wedding Reception was just perfect. Â They had a destination wedding in Mexico and decided to have the reception in Pontiac, IL so friends and family could celebrate their marriage with them. Â There is nothing better than being surrounded by friends and family to celebrate. We started out with pictures of immediate family…
The Red Barn | A Central Illinois Barn Wedding Venue We took a drive to Mackinaw, IL to The Red Barn | A Central Illinois Barn Wedding Venue last month.  We took some drone videos and photos of their wedding venue. WOW, what a gorgeous place!  There were so many great spots and props for wedding…
Milligan & Gardner’s Bloomington Country Club Wedding  It’s hard to put my finger on what made this particular Bloomington Country Club wedding so extraordinary. Maybe it was the bride herself.  Her genuine love for other people that just oozes out of her.  Maybe it was the groom’s sense of humor that kept me laughing throughout the…
Luthe Botanical Gardens Wedding | Peoria Riverboat Reception Dennis & Alicia’s wedding day was everything you would want a Peoria, IL summer wedding to be.  The weather was beautiful.  The bride and groom got ready at  the elegant Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette Hotel.  We did their first look and some of their bridal pictures there as well. The…