Kaila & Bryce: Married! Geneseo, IL Wedding Photographer

I look back to the day I first met Kaila, which was about a month before the wedding. We had talked over the phone over the course of 6 months prior, but, had not met in person as our schedules were pretty conflicting. She was one of the most organized Brides that I’ve met, which, helps me when it comes to making sure I document the Wedding day exactly how the Bride and Groom want it to be documented. Kaila and Bryce were high school sweethearts, even I, got a tad bit emotional at one point during their first dance at the reception. They are so much in love and I could definetly tell that from the photos that day. There were beautiful fall decorations at the reception which is a personal favorite of mine. One thing that mad the wedding different from others..a teddy bear toss...yes, Kaila and Bryce wanted to somehow include the kids that were there and I think it was a great idea. There's one below of the little girls anxiously awaiting Kaila's toss. The Groom spent his day with another photographer, Al Coxon, his uncle, so my duty was to be at the Bride’s side most of the time. Kaila’s gown was beautiful. Every bit of the day was beautiful. Thank you Bryce and Kaila for having me document your special day.

{Ashlyn is 2!} Peoria, Illinois Child Photography

I went to school with this sweet little girl's Mommy so when she contacted me to do photos I was super excited. My favorite about this session was the interaction between Mommy, Daddy, and their little girl. I can always tell a child is a parent's entire world during sessions.  Ashlyn is quite the little princess. She wore her butterfly wings and a pretty pink tutu and paraded around the Park on a beautiful day this past Fall. I had such a fun time with her and her Mommy and Daddy. Thank you Jayme and Matt!

Little Rashad

Rashad's Mom contacted me to take some photos of Rashad this past fall. We went to the Park on one of the nicest days in October. There were about 10-15 other photographer's there who were literally in line for different areas. Luckily, we dodged them all and went off to some other areas not so out in the open. I loved how the photos turned out. Such a great family and Rashad is so cute. He was sitting in the green chair and automatically folded his hands like a perfect little man. His Mommy and Daddy said that's what he's told to do at school when he poses for pictures. I thought it was so sweet. Thanks Sokonie and Ryan for letting me capture your sweet little guy!

{Kate} | Little Girls are Heavens Flowers [Peoria, IL Child Photography]

 met Kate's Mom a couple years ago through work and when I saw pictures of her little girl and boy I thought they were adorable. Then about a year ago my car was giving me trouble and since I lived close to Kat's mom, she kindly offered to pick me up and take me home for work, how awesome right? Through the car rides, I personally met her children and they were every bit of cuteness. So thanks to a sweet kind mom, Kris, I was able to take some pictures of her little girl one day this fall.  Kate was one of the best behaved children I've ever had in front of the camera. She even brought out her silly faces to convince me she wasn't older than I thought. One of my favorites photos I've ever taken is below when Kate had on her jacket and hat. Love Love Love it. Thanks again Kris, Kate is a beautiful little girl!