Taya & Chris

06.06.2027

Taya and Chris are high school sweethearts who truly have so much fun together! 

They match each other's energy and love spending time together. We met on a beautiful Monday morning at the capitol building as they wanted elegant engagement photos. Between sweet kisses and non-stop giggles, they made their engagement session pure joy. 

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Hey, I’m Kate! 

Kate spencer smiling with a camera

A photographer who’s passionate about natural light, making sure my couples feel cared for, iced white mochas, and my boys Dustin, Murphy, and Auggie. 

Over the last 15 years of documenting my couples on the best day of their lives, I’ve met so many amazing people who quickly turned into friends. I hope that can be our story, too.

On the rare occasion that I’m not capturing a special moment, you can catch me spending my time with an incredible man who makes me laugh until I cry. I also tend to believe that a house is not a home until paw prints paint the floors. And admittedly, I cry at most movies, especially the romantic ones. Editing days consist of Dr. Pepper and take-out, while days off require country drives and visiting local wineries to listen to live music and take in a golden sunset. Hands down, it’s one of the best parts about Central Illinois. 

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Bride and bridesmaid with bouquets