Willits Family :: St Charles, Illinois Family Photographer

The Willits family have a special place in my heart.
Joel and Karla have been two amazing mentors in my life. Joel is the college pastor at the church I used to go to and every week for years they opened up their house for tons of college kids who wanted more Jesus. They are such wise and loving people and I look up to them so much. Their two beautiful children were also a big part of those Tuesday nights and could make anyone smile. Even though I have since moved churches, this family’s ministry and their love to me will never be forgotten. I loved shooting their family photos again. So much love!

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Baby Martin Announcement!

As a photographer, I love that I get to be apart of big moments in people’s lives. You may remember Kyle and Jessica. Two of my good friends who are expecting! I shot their engagement shoot, their wedding, and now the next big stage for them: parenthood! I was so thrilled to hear the news and that they wanted a shoot to announce it to the world. It was so much fun and I am thrilled for them!2012-11-12_001.jpg
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Katie & Nick :: In love

Meet Katie and Nick:)
Two of my new friends who are so amazing and so in love.
You would think this is an engagement but these two have been hitched for 3 years!
I love that!
Shooting a married couple is always fun because the way they interact is so natural and they have fun doing it.
Right when I met them, I secretly was hoping I would one day be able to photograph them. And when she asked me to I was so excited! I mean just look at them! So cute!
Katie and Nick were such good sports during the shoot when I was running around like a crazy woman yelling at the sky that we were losing light so quick:)I think it all worked out well in the end!
I love cozy and fallish these look and I love that Greyson came with too!

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Steph :: Portraits

Meet my sweet sweet friend Steph:)

We have been friends for quite a while. We have been through so much together and I am so grateful for her.

Steph is one of those people who is seriously radient. Just look at her. I know where that comes from. It comes from a heart that is completely and totally devoted to the Lord and a life that is on fire.

She inspires me. Despite recent hardships and heartbreak, she is not defined by that. She is strong and beautiful and we wanted to document that:)

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Taylor Swift Giveaway!

Today is October 22nd. Do you know why that is a special day? Because Taylor Swift released her new cd today!!

I am excited:)Now I am not a total fanatic (if this was Justin Beiber it would be a different story) but I have been a fan of hers for years and basically can sing every song she has ever released. And since it is such a great day I want my amazing blog followers to get in on the fun. So I am giving away Taylor’s new cd RED! How sweet is that?

It is pretty simple to enter:

If you haven’t already liked my fan page do so HERE

Leave a comment here on the blog saying why you love T Swift or why you want to win this.

Contest ends Tuesday the 23rd at Midnight!

Good luck!

 

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