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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!

SPRINGFIELD STATE FAIRGROUNDS ARTISANS BUILDING WEDDING Max & Mary | Married

Mary and Max are the literal picture of that deep connection you hope everyone who chooses to combine their lives have.  Their lives are so intertwined and they are just so settled and sweet together — they would feel like a perfect match to anyone who sees them, even if you were meeting them for […]

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September 25, 2026

2026 FALL STUDIO MINIS Magic of Childhood Mini-Sessions

I can’t believe fall is just around the corner– it’s time to share September and October’s Magic of Childhood sessions at the studio! September I’m so excited for this theme–Black and White Expression Sessions!  This theme is all about your kids’ beautiful faces and expressions–all black and white and simple backgrounds! Less is more.  Capture your kids […]

September 21, 2026

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HICKORY POINT GOLF COURSE SUMMER WEDDING Bryce & Sophie | Married

Sophie and Bryce’s wedding day was simply beautiful from beginning to end.  It was easy going and fun and full of laughter and smiles…and 2 people who love each other so well (surrounded by a lot of other people who love them so well also!).  The Hickory Point Golf Course was a perfect backdrop for […]

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August 28, 2026

2026 BACK TO SCHOOL STUDIO SESSIONS Magic of Childhood Minis

Summer is almost over and another school year is about to begin…which means it’s time for Back to School mini-sessions at the Studio! Get school-themed photos of your little ones with a cute antique desk and school props. These sessions are all about your kids and who they are NOW! This is GREAT for first […]

August 5, 2026

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CENTRAL ILLINOIS ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS Bryce & Sophie | Promised

I’m so excited to be belatedly sharing this spring engagement session of this sweet couple that is getting married this weekend!!!  Sophie and Bryce are warm, sweet, and so very in love.  I was completely taken by even just the wide framework their story-  their parents were close friends, but these two didn’t know each […]

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August 4, 2026

FALL 2026 MINI-SESSIONS OPEN FOR BOOKING! Full fall portrait calendar open now!

We are SO excited to announce that our 2026 fall mini-session dates with both Jill and Sarah (and our full fall portrait session calendar) is open for booking for the public TODAY!! This time of year when we get to see lots of returning families is the MOST fun for us– if you are a […]

July 27, 2026

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COPPER DOCK WINERY WEDDING IN POCAHONTAS, IL Philip & Candice | Married

Candice and Philip had the most beautiful wedding in a location new to us that was such a fun day!  They are an extremely sweet and warm couple, and all of their people are just exactly the same!! Candice spent her morning with her friends and was just so happy and calm!  Every piece came together beautifully […]

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July 13, 2026

SPRINGFIELD DOWNTOWN LINCOLN MUSEUM SUMMER WEDDING Chris & Meagan | Married

Meagan and Chris stole my heart from the literal moment I met them (though admittedly I had met Meagan before at her step sister’s wedding!).  They have been warm, easy going, fun, and extremely kind in every interaction I have had with them, and in every moment I saw of their wedding day.  They love […]

June 19, 2026

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CENTRAL ILLINOIS STUDIO NEWBORN PHOTOS Baby W | Carried

I was SO happy to see this family in the studio recently for a newborn mini session! I LOVE doing these for families who want their newborn photos in a studio space and are looking for something that is a little more simple and fast (or economical)– and this session went so perfectly!  I adore […]

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May 12, 2026

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UPSCALE CLASSY URBAN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO WEDDING

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