Each year since the opening of Studio Illume, I have hosted floral sessions each for families. This year was a little bit different in that I took on the floral design myself (when in the past I’ve trust Lavender and Locks Flower Farm and Forte Florals, who both did a PHENOMENAL job). It was SO […]

I know personally how as a mom you don’t often end up in photographs with your children. You are the one always taking the picture, so you don’t often end up in pictures yourself. But mommas, I’m here to tell you that it is important. Years down the road your children will want pictures of […]

This is baby number three for Steph and Jeff and the third time that I have been SO blessed to photograph their teeny tiny babies. What a joy! Baby Madeline Jane is so precious. Congratulations Steph, Jeff, and the boys! Your hearts must be so full! PS. You are now able to purchase bunches of […]

The Archer Family Foundation is a newly forming non-profit that will be coming alongside families that are living with a hydrocephalus diagnosis. Hydrocephalus is a condition where there is excess fluid built up on the brain. There is no cure and the only treatment is brain surgery. Shunts are placed and can fail, leading to […]

What a treat it is to photograph a family through both pregnancy and the newborn stages. Aiden is such a sweet baby and is so adored by his momma and daddy. I LOVED the outfits that his momma chose for herself and baby from the Studio Illume client closet

Flowers speak to my soul and I am always so happy when others appreciate them, too! Courtney’s maternity session was actually a model call because I wanted to try out some new gowns that I purchased. It was such a thrill to then go on to meet her sweet baby during their newborn session (and […]

It feels like yesterday that I photographed these two getting married and now they have the sweetest little gift! Congratulations, Elizabeth and Ben!! You are going to make the best parents!

I just couldn’t help myself!! Check out how sweet this baby girl is. Keara and Sean, congratulations!! You two are going to make amazing parents for this lovely little one!

I cannot tell you how good it feels to have my own space to create photographs for families like the lovely Bates family. Studio Illume was not something I expected to pursue the year after a pandemic, but the Lord had other plans! I still cannot get over little Reya’s red hair and her sweet […]

I photographed Alexa and Tim’s wedding a couple years back and I was SO excited for them when I heard that they had become parents! Peyton is all smiles and such a sweet little one. It was wonderful to have them all in the studio and photograph this stage of life!