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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 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

CENTRAL IL AT-HOME NEWBORN AND FAMILY SESSION Baby G | Carried

I’m so excited to share this super sweet family!! I love photographing these returning clients, and am so so excited to see these two sweet little boys grow up together!  Their close age is sure to make them very close buddies and it is so special to see! Ashley also has the most impeccable classy […]

February 5, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD PAULS PARADISE NEW YEARS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Patrick & Jannelle | Married

Jannelle and Patrick’s almost New Years wedding was such an amazing way to end my 2023 wedding season!  Their wedding was at the lovely Paul’s Paradise which makes for such an easy day for the wedding party at an all in one style venue.  But what I loved the most is that it was a […]

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January 24, 2024

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 23, 2024

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IN-HOME NEWBORN SESSION IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS Baby O | Carried

Just before Christmas, this sweetest family grew by one little boy, and I was so happy to head to their beautiful house for their in home newborn session!  I recently met this family for the first time during their maternity session and they immediately stole my heart.  Big sister is so joyful and enthusiastic about […]

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January 11, 2024

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