Illinois wedding & portrait photographer

Capturing authentic moments to serve as cherished memories.

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True, timeless, & cozy

images of love.

A bride and groom kissing in the center while friends and family celebrating around them, throwing white ribbon streamers in the air outside a brick building.

Driven by connection and built on love stories- I document memories to share for generations so you can live in the moment.

Let’s create something meaningful together.

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Hi, I’m Clare- thanks for stopping by!

My true passion lies in connecting with people. The joy of capturing life’s most precious moments fuels my love for this career. Every story I photograph is rooted in trust, presence, and genuine connection.

I strive to create an atmosphere where you feel entirely at ease, allowing your authentic self to shine. When you feel comfortable and seen, the memories we create together become timeless.

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Recent Weddings

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A bride and groom embrace outdoors, the bride holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers, both dressed in wedding attire.
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Love notes…

  • We have just been laughing, smiling and crying for the last hour going through our gallery. They are so beautiful and you perfectly captured each part of our day. We could not be more thankful!

    J+N

  • I could not emphasize how great Clare was throughout our entire wedding process!! She was so accommodating when we had some unexpected weather pop up during our engagement session, and she made the experience so fun! She also was the absolute BEST throughout our entire wedding day! She was always calm, was very prepared and organized, and was the ultimate hype girl! And to top it off, she got us our pictures back so fast! She made sure all of my questions/concerns were answered throughout the entire process and she was always so helpful! We would pick Clare over and over again if we could, and truly could not have asked for a better photographer!!

    M+C

  • Clare is so wonderful! She makes the process easy on you, and fits in just like a friend. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. She made us feel comfortable and heard. I had no worries when trusting her on our big day!! Would (and have) absolutely recommend her to everyone!

    A+T

  • Clare was an amazing photographer for our engagement pictures and wedding! She was organized, had great communication with us, and was able to go above and beyond with our pictures. She has a talent for making her clients feel comfortable, and being able to take pictures that convey what the time truly felt like. I strongly recommend her!

    H+N

  • Clare was the perfect photographer for our big day. We were referred to Clare by a friend after seeing some of her work on Instagram. She drove all the way down to Wichita and was such a calm and fun presence on the day. She made Bryce and I feel very comfortable in front of the camera. She also went above and beyond just taking photos by helping with other things throughout the day. We love our photos and couldn’t recommend her enough.

    N+B

Values

Memory preservation that feels like you. A calm, authentic approach that creates timeless imagery and lets you stay present.

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  • This is about you & your story. I am not here for a production or social media content. Your photos will reflect the true emotions & real events of your day. I believe that it should be 100% for you & your love. Throw out the traditions & unnecessary fluff if you want!

  • I know that not everyone is comfortable in front of the camera (me included). I strive to create an environment where you feel welcome & at ease. I am a big supporter of engagement photos so we can get to know each other before the big day!

  • I want your light to shine. In order to do so you are going to have to trust me & the process. All I ask is that you show up willing to be you & nothing else. Living in the moment creates photos that feel like pure magic.

  • I want your photos to stand the test of time. Edited with true-to-life color and intention, they’re meant to be seen for generations—telling the honest story of your love. Every image reflects real emotion, real connection, and real life as it unfolds.

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