Your forever,
in

full color.

Mid-west wedding photographer 

colorful and true to life wedding photography that documents the day as it felt

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Feel like your wedding.

wedding photography should 

Not washed out. not too perfect. Not edited to match the latest aesthetic. Your photos should hold onto the color, emotion, laughter, and people that made the day YOURS - so you can relive it for years to come

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true to life.

full of color.

full of you.

True-life Color

genuine moments

a calm presence

Skin tones that match your skin, greens that pop, and florals that match the colors your thoughtfully selected

 Posing when it feels right, documentary style when the moment needs to happen naturally. We give you the best of both worlds 

timeline guidance and 13 years experience, so photography is never something the bride has to mange on her wedding day.

The photographer, hype girl, and friend on your wedding day

Meet alaina

I'm Alaina, a Southern-Illinois Based Wedding Photographer with over 13 years of experience capturing love stories all over the Mid-West. I am a wife, momma of 4 and a lover of the little moments in life. My goal is simple: for you to be able to look back on your wedding images and feel it all over again. 

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From AK Couples 

kind words

If you’re looking for a professional, efficient, and incredibly kind photographer for your day, Alaina is your girl!

“When storms and flooding changed our schedule for the day, you quickly made a plan that helped keep me sane and still get all the photos I wanted.

When we opened our gallery, it was like we relived Our wedding day. Every picture was so special and beautiful. If you are engaged...book her NOW!

- McKenzie

- Avery

- ADdy

From the first inquiry to "I Do"
and beyond.

The experience

1. Inquire

2. plan

3. your wedding

3. gallery + Heirlooms

Tell me about your day and check availability

Engagement Session, timeline guidance, and custom photography plan for your day

I'll be there to capture it all, the big moments, and the in-between ones you don't want to forget 

Your full high-resolution gallery with the option to create timeless albums and prints 

Ready to see your
forever in

full color?

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