Erica Turner » Midwest Wedding Photographer, Destination Wedding Photographer

Amanda, of the beautiful and inspirational Ruffled Blog, has featured Zac and Maggie’s wedding. Her blog is a must read, and if you head over there you can read Maggie’s write up of how they created all of their fall wedding beautiful-ness themselves

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The details. Oh my goodness the details. There was so much time and effort put into these, they deserve a post all to themselves. Everything except the cupcakes was made by Zac, Maggie and their friends and families. Maggie even ordered all of her flowers (and yes, they are all real) online and made the...

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Zac and Maggie had one of the most beautiful country weddings I’ve ever seen in Galena, IL on October 17. I realize there are a lot of photos here, and this is only part one.. more tomorrow!! The ceremony was held at Oak Hill and the reception at the Ramada in Galena. There was so...

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I met Charlie and Sarah at Michael and Carryssa’s wedding earlier this year. (Sarah was one of the fabulous bridesmaids!) They will be getting married next June in Overland Park, and we met up a couple of weeks ago for their e-session. It just so happened it was cold… no I mean FRIGID outside, but...

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Years ago, Maggie’s family went to Galena, Illinois for the first of several vacations there. As they pulled into town, she looked around at all of the buildings and said, “Someday, I’m going to get married here.” Apparently she was pretty serious about it

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It’s a rarity that I get to photograph a newborn… and I so love the opportunity! This time was no exception, Baby Axel and his Mommy and Daddy were so much fun And he was such a trooper, staying awake the entire time.

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Megan is one of my friends on facebook, and I saw this invitation she designed using one of their e-session photos. So I asked if I could share it on the blog! If you are looking for some completely amazing, custom invitations – I’m sure she could help you out. Click here to visit her...

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This has to be one of my favorite e-sessions to date. Kevin and Megan (definitely check out her site, she is a super talented artist!!) are such a perfect couple, amazing in front of the camera, easy-going and just plain fun to be around. I can’t wait until their wedding next July!!! If I could...

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a couple of favorites from yesterday

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Florist: Waterlily Flowers and Gifts in Brighton, IL • Waterlily@juno.com Stylist: Cindy Estes at His Excellency in Godfrey, IL • 618-466-5006 Cake: Brandon’s Aunt, Sharon Chambers Bridal Shop: Main Street Bridal in Carlinville, IL Reception: The Loading Dock (Historic Boatworks) DJ: Dave Hutchins Click here to view Brandon and Jenny’s wedding album “Hey, Jenny…. I...

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