I'm drawn to life’s most meaningful chapters and capturing them with a nostalgic, refined, and heartfelt approach. I'm honestly not sure which came first, the camera or the way I see things.
As a wife and mom to five, I know how quickly time moves and how deeply we want to hold on to it. Our days are full of beauty and chaos, often at the same time, and I’ve learned to notice the quiet moments alongside the messy ones. That honest perspective shapes the way I photograph every family and wedding.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll usually find me homeschooling our kids with a cup of coffee close by, baking bread, or tucked into one of many creative projects. I care deeply about slow living, meaningful connection, and being fully present, and that philosophy carries through everything I create.
I’m Erika — a documentary wedding photographer based in Central Illinois.
hey it's me, the girl behind the camera!
MEET
THE
ARTIST
Our days are full, often loud, and rarely perfect. Living so closely to real life has taught me to notice what matters most, the small gestures, the in-between moments, the beauty tucked into the everyday.
Being surrounded by kids has given me patience, flexibility, and an instinct for anticipating moments before they unfold. I know when to step in gently and when to give space, whether it’s a quiet morning at home or a full wedding day surrounded by people you love.
my approach
The foundation for everything else in my life. I'm so thankful Jesus came after me at 19 and living my adult life with Him has been full of abundant blessing.
Faith
My husband and our 5 kids are my whole reason why. Honestly, feels surreal to even take a step back from this life we've built over the last decade and type that sometimes. I'm the luckiest they're mine.
Family
Check-ins and systems and from scratch home cooking and homeschooling and unplugging and living well. Always juggling and lots of grace, but there's so much intentionality behind all that I do.
Intentional Living
