Why I Love Photographing Weddings
Because your love story deserves to be felt, not just seen
Weddings are beautiful, no doubt. The flowers, the dresses, the venues, all the little details carefully chosen and deeply meaningful. But what I love most about weddings isn’t the decorations. It’s the people. It’s the emotions. It’s the once-in-a-lifetime energy that fills the room with something you can’t quite explain but can absolutely feel.
That’s what I’m there to capture.
I’m drawn to the real moments
The quiet ones and the loud ones. The way a parent fixes your collar without saying a word. The deep breath right before you walk down the aisle. The way your partner looks at you during the ceremony like you’re the only person in the world. Those in-between moments hold just as much magic as the big ones, and I make sure they don’t go unnoticed.
I believe every wedding is different, and it should be
Your wedding doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. It should feel like you. Whether you’re getting married in your backyard, at your family church, in the heart of Southern Illinois, or at one of our many beautiful vineyards, what matters most is that it reflects your story. My job is to help you hold onto those memories in a way that feels honest, beautiful, and completely true to who you are.
I don’t just show up with a camera. I show up with heart
On your wedding day, I’m more than your photographer. I’m the calm presence when nerves hit. I’m the one quietly fluffing your dress before you walk into the room. I’m the extra set of eyes looking out for your grandmother’s reaction during the vows or the quiet tear your dad wipes away when he thinks no one’s watching. I’m there for all of it.
You deserve to feel seen
The best wedding photos don’t just document what happened. They show how it felt. When you look back on your gallery, I want you to feel the joy, the nervous energy, the belly laughs, the tenderness, and the overwhelming love that filled your day. These aren’t just pictures. They’re your story, frozen in time.
A note from me to you
If you’re planning your wedding in Southern Illinois and looking for someone who will care just as much about the people as the pretty details, someone who will laugh with your wedding party and cry with your family, someone who sees the beauty in both the perfectly planned and the beautifully unscripted, I would be honored to be part of your day.
Let’s capture something real together.
