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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!

APRIL + MAY STUDIO MINI-SESSIONS IN CENTRAL IL Magic of Childhood Sessions at the Studio on the Square

It’s time for April and May Magic of Childhood mini-sessions at the Studio and I’m so excited to share the details with you! APRIL Get ready for one the CUTEST mini-session themes I’ve ever done and join me at the studio on Sunday, April 14th for Baby Chick Minis! These 10-minute sessions will give you […]

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March 26, 2024

CENTRAL IL NATURAL LIGHT STUDIO NEWBORN SESSION Baby K | Carried

I’m so excited to share this sweet growing family here!  All 4 kids came to the studio for some photos, and I loved seeing them together!  Everyone is head over feels for new little brother, and he totally stole my heart too!  Baby K was the sweetest little man, and spent a lot of the […]

March 25, 2024

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SPRING ENGAGEMENT SESSION AT THE STATE CAPITOL IN SPRINGFIELD, IL Kayla + Josh | Promised

I’m SO excited to share my first 2025 couple on the blog!  And extra excited, like I always am in this situation, because this soon-to-be-groom has been a client of mine for a full decade…and seeing a family with kids that I got to photograph turn into a family who’s wedding I photograph is so […]

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March 22, 2024

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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SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS EXTENDED FAMILY SESSION G | Extended Family

In a flurry of busy over the last year, the blog hasn’t been updated yet with all the amazing families we have gotten to photograph over the last year. I’m going to be playing catch up bit by bit, starting with this adorable extended family winter session!  I love the way these turned out, and […]

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March 8, 2024

MAMA’S WEDDING DRESS STUDIO MINIS March Magic of Childhood Minis

I am SO excited to share March’s studio theme–  Mama’s Wedding Dress Minis!! I have been dreaming about doing these for years of my own daughter (hers are coming soon) and after photographing my first round of them, I honestly wish I would have done it years ago when my daughter was younger!  They are just […]

February 28, 2024

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CENTRAL ILLINOIS NATURAL LIGHT STUDIO MATERNITY SESSION N | Maternity

I loved seeing these beautiful soon to be parents in the studio last week!  It was the perfect space to get in a winter maternity session for a couple that didn’t want to be outside in the cold.  Caroline and Austyn are so sweet together and so excited to become parents.  Their little girl is […]

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February 23, 2024

AT-HOME BABY BOY NEWBORN SESSION Baby M | Carried

This sweet family has been with me since before their daughter was born and I just LOVE getting to spend time with them!  They are the type of people that feel like old friends every time I am with them and the conversation just flows.  They have welcomed a new sweet baby boy into their […]

February 13, 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

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