Stella Senior Session/ Funks Grove, IL
I look back and see myself figuring things out, but the beauty of that discovery is precious. The friendships I made that I still have… the music I discovered that I still like… the places I worked that gave me confidence(and 15 extra lbs—Potbelly cookies— I blame you!) Senior year is that year where you’ve finally figured yourself out, right before you go start over into the next chapter.
I have ALWAYS loved doing senior photos. I’ve always loved high schoolers. Maybe it’s my own nostalgia from my high-school days. I did indeed love high school! I look back and see myself figuring things out, but the beauty of that discovery is precious. The friendships I made that I still have… the music I discovered that I still like… the places I worked that gave me confidence(and 15 extra lbs—Potbelly cookies— I blame you!) Senior year is that year where you’ve finally figured yourself out, right before you go start over into the next chapter.
And Stella is there y’all. She loves the Beach Boys and ABBA. She runs for fun(cross country girl). She’s involved at church. She won’t make a silly face when asked because that is not who she is, LOL. She knows herself! She is beautiful. Without further ado… STELLA.
Abigail&Tyler Downtown Bloomington Engagement
It was magic for this old Chicago-urban-loving girl :) As much as I love natural beauty, I thrive on the history, character and color in urban backdrops. YOU KNOW. Colorful is kinda my thang ;)
This summer, I met a lady at the park with my kids(my kids were playing with her granddaughter, and as we chit-chatted, she told me her granddaughter’s mother and how she was planning a wedding for next year in Peoria. I simply told her that I happen to be a wedding photographer but was mostly shooting for another business(shoutout to Schilling Photography in Peoria!). I gave her my own info, not expecting much to come from it, but Abby emailed me the very next morning, and here we are! For sure the coolest way I got connected with a sweet couple! Abby found some inspiration photos for the engagement session and we decided on downtown Bloomington. It was magic for this old Chicago-urban-loving girl :) As much as I love natural beauty, I thrive on the history, character and color in urban backdrops. YOU KNOW. Colorful is kinda my thang ;)
