Where to begin with this beautiful wedding and these two, wonderful people? I have been so blessed this year to have so many incredible couples that I connect with on a personal level, and Sam and Jerrod are the perfect examples of this. I want them to live closer so that we can hang out all […]

Peoria IL Wedding Photographer | Shelby and Micah It’s not every day that I receive an inquiry from a couple and immediately think, “They remind me so much of my husband and me!” Meeting with them and capturing their engagement photos definitely confirmed this impression (except they’re way more hip and cool than the Bartman’s). 😉 […]

Engagement Session in Peoria | Katy and Jake Katy, Jake, and their new puppy, Gus-Gus, met me for an 8:30am engagement session and the results are pretty adorable. Good thing they’re both morning people—I would NOT look this good that early in the morning. They were both so wonderful, and Gus-Gus was a total gentleman. He was […]

Metamora Fields Wedding | Kristina and Hans, Part 2 Part 2 is here! …Starting with the sweetest ring bearer and flower girl siblings you ever did see. <3 These kiddos can even SMIZE ^^ Again, stunning florals by Lefleur! Loved this bridal party! I love that Metamora Fields has a covered patio area, too. It’s a lifesaver […]

Metamora Fields Wedding | Kristina and Hans Where do I even begin with these two? I suppose the very beginning would be a solid starting point. 🙂 I met Kristina through our siblings, Daniel (my little brother) and Anna (Kristina’s little sister). Both have Down Syndrome and our Moms connected through the Down Syndrome Association. […]

Wedding Photographer Peoria IL | Stephanie Bartman Photography This past November I was contacted about photographing this beautiful couple’s Allerton Park wedding, and I met with Sam and Jerrod to discuss details 4 days (!!!) before going into labor with baby number two! Jerrod farms for a living and had been pulling some pretty long days, so they contacted me […]

Wedding Photographer Peoria IL | Stephanie Bartman Photography   SO, SO MANY THINGS come to mind as I sit down to write a few words about Lydia and Jimmy. At our first meeting, two things that were immediately evident were their love for each other and love for their faith. Lydia and Jimmy met playing music together at their church, […]

Wedding Photographer Peoria IL | Stephanie Bartman Photography   WHEN JORDIE AND CHAD first contacted me about photographing their wedding, I was thrilled to hear that they were planning to have their wedding at The Silver Fox Venue! The Silver Fox has been on my list of “Cool venues where I’d love to shoot” for a […]