Salvador + Liz | The Cannery Eureka Wedding Ceremony & Reception: The Cannery, Eureka, IL Florals and Decor: Create A Scene DJ: Complete Wedding + Events Caterer: Childers Eatery  Cake and Cupcakes: Linda Veatch Day of Wedding Coordinator: Ms. Shelby Miller Wedding Gown: Cloud Nine, Peoria Big sappy post ahead! The bride, Liz is like […]

Raleigh, NC wedding photographers: Shelby Photography The historical Merrimon-Wynne​ House in downtown Raleigh was built in 1876 by the Chief Justice for the NC Supreme Court, Augustus S. Merrimon.  In 1899, the estate sold to A.F. and Lula B. Page, but shortly after purchasing the home, Lula’s husband passed.  She later married J.S. Wynne of […]

Winter time always stirs my creative soul and allows a little extra time for personal projects when I get to shoot just for me.   If you follow my work, you might know that I love historical homes and truly enjoy their unique architecture but also the stories they tell.  The Pettingill-Morron House provided a […]

“Always remember there is nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name” – The Avett Brothers   Derek and Elisa were married on Veteran’s Day surrounded by their closest friends and family. (so perfect because Elisa is a veteran!).  It was the happiest day filled to the brim with love and […]

IL wedding photographer       Wedding Ceremony – Trinity Lutheran Church, El Paso, IL Wedding Reception – Five Points Washington, Washington, IL Florals – Casey’s Garden Shop, Bloomington, IL Catering – Chef’s Catering, Washington, IL Ice Cream – Uncle Bob’s Ice Cream, Eureka, IL DJ – DJ4U Linens – I DO Events Wedding Dress – […]

IL wedding photographer   Check out the BEAUTIFUL and lovely wedding of Jordan & Linzie Slater​. This one brings a big smile to my face when I think of all of the kind, sweet friends/family of the couple as well as the outrageously fun wedding party! They were married on a VERY blustery day but […]

Peoria IL wedding photographer   Drew and Lindsay were married on a beautiful fall day on the last day of September at the Old Homestead Event Barn in Rushville, IL.   The venue  was a perfect spot for their outdoor wedding located next to a country pond and a 125 year old historical family barn! […]

Derek & Elisa are tying the knot in  just a few weeks!   I absolutely LOVE these two.. they are sooooo fun, incredibly laid back, and were not afraid to laugh at each other during all of the goofy, fun moments during their engagement session.  Elisa has impeccable taste.. and a true classic beauty.  If […]

Justin & Katie Ayers     Wedding Ceremony: St. Thomas, Peoria, IL Wedding Reception: Metamora Fields, Metamora IL Florals: Georgette’s Flowers, Peoria, IL DJ: DJ4U Cake Artist: Divine Design Dress: Country Bride, Peoria, IL Bridesmaid dresses: Bergners, Peoria, IL Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse, Peoria, IL  

Hannah & Jeremy Clark     Wedding & Reception Venue: Kickapoo Creek Winery Wedding & Wedding Reception,  Edwards, IL Caterer: Kickapoo Creek Winery Florals, Reception Decor, Linens: Create A Scene, Washington, IL DJ and Lighting: Sound and Light Creations Dessert Cater: Cracked Pepper, Peoria, IL Makeup artist: Tierney Smithers-Cheney   Congratulations to Jeremy and Hannah […]