Josie + Cole - Highland, Illinois Wedding Photography
Make sure to do your finger stretches, because this one’s a scroller! A huge congrats to Josie and Cole, your wedding day was beautiful!
After their engagement session back in July, there was no way I couldn’t be stoked for this wedding. They are such a fun couple, and they’re family to a few of my past couples as well, so the wedding was chock full of familiar faces.
Make sure to do your finger stretches, because this one’s a scroller! A huge congrats to Josie and Cole, your wedding day was beautiful!
After their engagement session back in July, there was no way I couldn’t be stoked for this wedding. They are such a fun couple, and they’re family to a few of my past couples as well, so the wedding was chock full of familiar faces.
We started the day off by getting ready at The Sanctuary on Main in Troy, Illinois, which is also where the ceremony was held. The Sanctuary is a sweet ceremony venue, perfect for small to mid-sized weddings where aesthetic and comfort are key. Downstairs offers a secluded area in which to get ready, with ample seating and beautiful, natural light. The chapel upstairs boasts wonderfully tall ceilings, stained glass, and plenty of room for your guests.
After they did the whole “getting married” thing, we headed over to Highland Silver Lake Park for photos, and The Lindendale Park Ballroom for the reception (after saying hi to Grandma, of course). Legitimately, I can’t recall if I’ve ever laughed harder at the speeches than I did at the ones given at this reception. The room was full of so much love, laughter, and joy throughout the night, and it shows. Thanks so much for the honor of being a small part of your wedding day, Cole and Josie!
Also, while you’re at it, go ahead and check out and support them at their dance studio, Dance Network!
Scroll on down to see some of my favorites from the day.
Dress: White Traditions
Videography: Double Take Media
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Stephanie + Zach - Highland, Illinois Engagement Session
Stephanie and Zach’s late-fall engagement session in Highland, Illinois at Silver Lake Park was gorgeous! We did this session during a week where I had about 6 other shoots and, let me tell you what, every single one had this amazing, warm light.
Stephanie and Zach’s late-fall engagement session in Highland, Illinois at Silver Lake Park was gorgeous! We did this session during a week where I had about 6 other shoots and, let me tell you what, every single one had this amazing, warm light. Throw in an awesome couple and a handsome German Shorthaired Pointer, and you’ve got a recipe for beautiful photos!
We spent about an hour and a half taking a lap around the park, hiding behind bushes and trees, and dodging errant frisbees sailing through the air. Some of our talking points were as follows:
Dogs, obviously.
Law school…… obviously?
Puppies, which is dogs.
RuneScape. Yep.
Hope you dig these photos. I’m really lucky to get to know folks like this through my work. I’m a big fan of Stephanie and Zach, and I think you’ll be too!
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