# Capturing Senior Year: A Love Letter to Parents & Their Graduating Stars As a photographer who's had the joy of capturing countless...

Embrace winter as a season for self-care and growth. Reflect on past successes, learn life lessons, and set meaningful goals.

The start of a new year is always a time for reflection, intention, and growth. As 2025 begins, I’ve chosen a single word to anchor my...

The holiday season in Galena is always magical, but this week was particularly special as two incredible proposals unfolded—each uniquely...

Want to Look and Feel Amazing in Every Photo? I created my “10 Tips for Looking Your Best in Photos”  guide because I genuinely believe...

Beautiful Asian woman posing in Bordeax, France. Image represents the difference between editing with AI vs. manual retouching.

Hey there! This post is for ME! This post is for YOU! Yes, you read that right. Today, let's talk about something beautiful and...

Cherish the Moment: Proposing in Galena's Historic Charms As a professional photographer based in Galena, Illinois, I have had the...

Hey everyone! So, let's dive into something that recently blew my mind and might just do the same for you. It's all about the magic (and...

In a world driven by digital content and fleeting moments, there's something profoundly special about the tangible presence of printed...

In a world where beauty is often celebrated, it's essential to remember that true beauty shines from within, especially in moments of...

There's something undeniably liberating about hitting the open road

I had the pleasure to attend The Galena Foundation's presentation of Hunter Fuerste & His American Vintage Orchestra last night, June 17,...