joyful imagery to relive the best days of your life

Peoria, Illinois + Central Illinois

newborn, maternity, and family photographer 

You should be in the photos. 

For the mother who wants more than just a new profile picture. 

Peoria, Illinois Newborn and Family Photographer

My oldest was born during the first week of the COVID lockdowns in 2020.
I never had the chance to take newborn photos—and it’s one of my greatest regrets.
That experience lit a fire in me. Because documenting your family's story isn't just my job—it's personal. It's a mission to help you hold onto the moments you’ll one day wish you could feel again: the softness of newborn skin, the weight of a tiny body in your arms, the sound of giggles echoing through your home.

As a mom of three, I know how easy it is to stay behind the camera—especially in the whirlwind of early motherhood. But you deserve to be in the frame. Not just for you—but for them. One day, your children will look back and search for you in their memories. Let’s make sure they find you there—fully present, fully loved, exactly as you are. Because this season is worth remembering. Not just for the highlight reel.
But for the real life you're living, right now.

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Joyful and relaxed family photos.

The approach

Sound impossible? It's my specialty! Focused on capturing the magic of your everyday life,  every session is designed to beautifully document your family’s story-with you in them! With a relaxed, child-led approach and a deep understanding of what it takes to make kids (and parents!) feel at ease, these are the moments you’ll treasure for a lifetime.  Serving maternity, newborn, and family photography clients in Peoria, Dunlap, Morton, Germantown Hills, Pekin, Edwards,  Washington Il. and the Central Illinois area. 

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She has a gift of making everyone feel at ease in front of the camera and I can say we all felt like we had spent time with a friend!

-Tonya

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