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Couple in the flower beds in front of the Selvaggio Arches at Southwind Park

Springfield, IL Engagement Photos: Linzie & Griffin’s Sneak Peek at Southwind Park and Horace Mann

A sneak peek at Linzie & Griffin’s Springfield, IL engagement session at Southwind Park and Horace Mann, plus their haunted house proposal story.

Hairspray at the Hoogland Center for the Arts: A Night Behind the Scenes in Springfield, IL

Tracy Turnblad with arms flung wide in a blue haze as Hairspray opens at the Hoogland Center for the Arts

Hermann, Missouri Engagement Photos: Ryan & Robbie’s Wine Cellar, Small-Town Streets and a Sunset Over the Courthouse

Hermann, Missouri engagement photos on the stone stairs of the Hermannhof wine cellars in black and white

In Loving Memory of Brian: Christine and Brian’s Wedding at Carpenter Park

Christine and Brian smiling together on a wooded path at Carpenter Park in Springfield, IL on their wedding day

Aaliyah and Brenden’s Engagement Session at Chapter II Events

Engagement session at Chapter II Events: couple in white posing by a tall library window in Jacksonville, Illinois

Election Night Photography: Senator Doris Turner’s Celebration

Election night photography: wide view of the crowded Local Union 137 hall during the celebration

A Cinderella Royal Ball at Chapter II in Jacksonville, IL

Black and white chandelier and tall window inside Chapter II in Jacksonville, IL, from a Cinderella-inspired bridal shoot

Night Glow Festival at Southwind Park: A Highlight Film

Night Glow Festival at Southwind Park in Springfield, IL, with a row of hot air balloons glowing at dusk

Homecoming Portraits in Springfield, IL: A Student Portrait Series

Studio homecoming portrait of a young man in a teal suit and orange tie against a black backdrop

The Curve Inn Fire: Remembering a Springfield Landmark

The Curve Inn after the February 2026 fire, reflected in standing water on South 6th Street Road in Springfield, Illinois

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