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Hi friends!  I'm Jill and I'm so glad you stopped by.

 I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Chicago and Central Illinois.  Grab a coffee (or my favorite, a coke!) and take a look around this site at the beautiful people who let me tell their stories through images, as well as a little peek into our everyday life!

SARAH | ONE ON ONE COACHING Midwest Photography and Small Business Education

Oh it was SO nice to have time for coaching sessions again, especially with this super special lady!  Sarah is my virtual assistant, editor, and guest blogger (in addition to past student, babysitter, friend, occasional second shooter, and #jillgumbride!) who just 2 years after tiptoeing into the photography industry to help me with some small behind the […]

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August 28, 2018

JACOB + SARAH : MARRIED | ROMANTIC BLUSH AND BLACK SPRING WEDDING Springfield Wedding Photography

I can’t recall the exact first time I met Sarah, but I do remember the first time we spoke. She was a freshman, 14 years old, and couldn’t take choir that year because her schedule wouldn’t allow it. Her mother worked at the school with me and was a friend already, and we arranged for Sarah to […]

May 10, 2016

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Sarah and Matthew: Promised | Springfield Fall Engagement Photography

One of the more exciting things about this season of photography for me is that I am starting to book weddings where I meet the couples for the first time at their engagement sessions, which adds a whole new level of excitement to those days!  Last week, I shot 3 engagement sessions with 3 couples I […]

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November 8, 2015

Sarah + Jacob : Promised |Springfield Engagement and Wedding Photographer

Friends, writing about the engagement of a girl I have known, taught, and absolutely adored since she was FOURTEEN is proving to be a little challenging for me!  I am not sure I will be able to hold it together at their May 2016 wedding!  Sarah is just so so special to me.  As a […]

October 27, 2015

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Hannah and Sarah: Sisters| Springfield, IL Family Photography

I was so touched when this lovely set of sisters approached me about doing a surprise session for their mom for mothers day.   As a mother, I know how much that would mean to me!  It has been so hard to keep it a secret from our session until now because they are just […]

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May 12, 2013

2024 PORTRAIT SESSIONS OPEN FOR BOOKING!! Central Illinois Family Photography

We are SO excited to announce that our 2024 spring and summer portrait session calendar is open for booking for the full public TODAY!!  Our associate photographer, Sarah, offers full and mini-sessions throughout the year for families, extended families, and seniors!! Click here to reserve your full or mini-session with Sarah in 2024!! Take a […]

March 19, 2024

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SMALL BUSINESS BRANDING AND HEADSHOT MINI-SESSIONS Available to grab now!

I’m deeply excited to announce a new upcoming mini-session offering!  For the past couple of years, I’ve been spending more time working with business owners both on photos for their brand and of their products, and I have completely fallen in love with helping businesses up-level their online presence with photos!  This is something that […]

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February 7, 2024

GRANDPARENT + GRANDKID STUDIO MINIS January Mini-Session at the Studio on the Square

One of my favorite studio session offerings is OPEN for booking…Grandparent + Grandkid Studio Minis!! These minis will be held at the JGP Studio on the Square on Saturday, January 28th and would be the PERFECT holiday gift for the grandparent or grandparent-figure in your life! These simple 10 minute sessions are $60 and include […]

November 29, 2023

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CHRISTMAS CARD STUDIO MINIS December Studio Minis at The Studio on the Square

I’m so excited to announce a brand new studio session offering with Sarah on Sunday, December 3rd…Christmas Card Minis!! These super short sessions are perfect for the family who needs just few photos for their annual holiday card!  Get five minutes of photo time and 4 digital downloads with a classic holiday background (pictured below). Photos […]

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November 20, 2023

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