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Quinn

"They always did everything they could to alleviate any stress on us throughout the day. We are so thankful for everything they did and would highly recommend them for capturing your wedding!"

Becca

"He has so many tips and tricks to make weddings go smoothly. is so laid back and his professionalism and attention to detail was so so appreciated. His talent is TOP of the charts."

Erica

“He fit in so well and we all ADORED having him there, if it had not been for his cameras that he was holding, you would have guessed that Alan was a member of my family”

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Yesterday was our first wedding of the year, and it was a special one! Sean & Elizabeth chose to get to married at the very church they helped build with their own hands!
It was a special and emotional day filled with so much laughter and joy!
Congratulations guys!

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Here’s to 2025!!!! 🥂
What an incredible year filled with so much fun, love, and celebration. As amazing as it was, we’re beyond excited for what 2026 has in store! We already have so many wonderful clients and weddings to look forward to and can’t wait to be part of all the celebrations ahead this year.

If you’re planning a wedding for 2026–2027, we’d love to meet you and see how we can help make your day truly unforgettable and bring your vision to life.

Come check us out—along with so many other amazing vendors—Sunday, January 11th at the Springfield Expo Center! ✨

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The Gaderian @thegaderianloft
Lighter Focus Photography @lighterfocus
Eventful Rental @eventfulrental
Melissa Casey Designs @melissacaseydesigns
Pop in Color Co. @popincolorballoons
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After the heat wave, we’re getting some nice cold weather perfect for sweaters!
Had such a blast with Cole & Mykenzi for their engagement session and can’t wait for their wedding next year!

Absolutely cannot wait with Steven & Alanah’s wedding day next year! It’s gonna be a blast!

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Trying to choose my favorite photos from last weekend feels absolutely impossible—every time I scroll through the gallery, I fall in love with a new one. So here are a few to start… and yes, there will definitely be more. Consider yourself officially warned :)

Despite the nonstop rain, the entire weekend was pure joy. There’s something magical about watching two people celebrate their love surrounded by friends, family, and a venue that felt beautiful in every kind of weather. Add in a couple as fun, sweet, and effortlessly photogenic as these two, and it was impossible not to walk away with images that make my heart swell.

These are the kinds of days I wish could last forever—full of laughter, love, and the kind of moments that remind me why I love what I do.

Photographer @lighterfocus & @bethanyjoy_photography
Venue @hummingbirdnestevents
Planning: @oneroseweddings
Hair @bogatovastyle
Makeup @pollyevans
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Florist: @cityflowerla
Video: @orangebowtieproductions
Bar: @flowbarla
DJ: @voxdjs
Projector display: @michaeldjmicdavis

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Ryan & Jadyn are getting married on their family property next year, and decided they wanted to have their engagement pictures taken there as well. It was so much fun hanging out with them and seeing the property. I can’t wait for next year!

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