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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!

SPRING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS IN SPRINGFIELD, IL Candice & Philip | Promised

Spring is HERE and she is beautiful!! I met up with Candice and Philip for their engagement session recently before their summer wedding and I had SO much fun getting to know them.  These two are sweet and calm and just settled together- they have such an easy going nature and are both so very […]

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April 13, 2026

2026 SPRINGFIELD PHOTO SESSIONS OPEN FOR BOOKING! Central IL Family Photography

We are SO excited to announce that our 2026 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 2026!! Take a […]

March 17, 2026

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HEADSHOT POP UP & KIDS WEDDING DRESS MINIS March & April Studio Sessions

It’s time for March and April Mini-Sessions at the Studio and I’m so excited to share the details with you! MARCH March’s Studio mini-sessions will look a little different this month…it’s for the adults!! If you’re in need of an updated headshot for social media, marketing, or print–check out our Mini Head Shot Pop-Up Sessions. […]

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March 4, 2026

VALENTINE’S DAY MINIS AT THE STUDIO ON THE SQUARE February Magic of Childhood Sessions

I am SO excited to share February’s studio theme– Valentine’s Day studio minis!  The post Christmas blues are very real for me, but Valentine’s day is always a highlight in the slow winter season! I love the colors, the feelings, and the decor/props– so these sessions will highlight that!  I will have a heart sucker, […]

January 29, 2026

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GRANDPARENT + GRANDKID PHOTO MINI-SESSIONS! January 2026 Studio Offerings!

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 24th and would be the PERFECT holiday gift for the grandparent or grandparent-figure in your life! These simple 10 minute sessions are $65 and include […]

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December 9, 2025

BRIAR AND BRAMBLE FALL BARN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Craig & Zoey | Married

When you’ve got 18 full years tied up in knowing the bride, her family, and her history, it’s quite hard to know where to even begin.  Since she was fourteen, I have had the pleasure of knowing so many facets of Zoey’s life– first, as one of the most involved students in my music program […]

November 21, 2025

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LINCOLN PARK FALL ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS IN CHICAGO, IL Max & Mary | Promised

Mary and Max met me on a gorgeous fall evening right near their home in beautiful bustling Chicago for their engagement session and I loved every moment!  They are such a genuine, kind, warm, easy going couple and I absolutely LOVED getting to meet them in Chicago at the gorgeous Lincoln Park.  The scenery was […]

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November 3, 2025

FALL DARK PURPLE FIREFIGHTERS LAKE CLUB WEDDING Rob & Alicia | Married

There are a lot of things I could share about Alicia and Rob’s beautiful wedding day, and about what I learned about them as a couple during my  time with them…but there is one in particular that has grabbed me and has to be the one I share first.  When a couple has been together […]

October 29, 2025

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FALL ENGAGEMENT SESSION AT LINCOLN’S NEW SALEM Austin & Megan | Promised

Megan and Austin met me on a beautiful fall evening recently for their engagement session, and I adored them instantly.  They are so warm, easy to talk to, and engaging, and they clearly make a VERY well matched couple.  They are so kind to each other, and seem to be an extremely thoughtful pair.  They laugh […]

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October 23, 2025

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