This day was all about family. The most important aspect of Jennifer and Cole’s wedding day was to be surrounded by the people who mean the most in their lives. Jennifer’s daughters, their siblings, and even their spouses were all part of their wedding party and Jennifer’s brother officiated. Leading up to this day, it […]

solute showstopper!! From the low back to the incredible two-layer train, it had a vintage-romance yet modern feel. She described it as having that “wow” factor and, boy was she right! It paired perfectly with the pale blush bridesmaids’ dresses and neutral bouquets with accents of pink!

WOW! Joy literally overflowed from Katie during this session, she is truly a delightful presence to be around!! This wildflower sunset engagement session includes a romantic picnic with champagne to celebrate this season for Katie and Nick! I could not believe these portraits at the end, oh my goodness, when I saw these flowers, I knew that’s where we would end up as the sun dipped below the trees!

I am proud to announce the official launch of COURTNEY RUDICEL PHOTOGRAPHY (pronounced “rude-iss-sell”) and I am over the moon excited about it!! But, honestly, just four short months ago, I absolutely hated the thought of this.

This flower garden engagement session features a rainbow of lush blossoms as we explored Matter Park in Marion last week! With her ivory body suit and high-waisted jeans, Mackenzie rocks some serious Joanna Gaines vibes!

This summer wedding at The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge in Rockton, Illinois features pale rose petal bridesmaids, light grey groomsmen suits, a fitted backless bridal gown and a cathedral-length bridal veil. The florals were neutral with touches of blush pink and the grounds of the venue allowed for so many beautiful portrait locations.

Over the next couple of months, I’m going to be digging into figuring out my ideal audience and attracting them through content, SEO, hashtag and Pinterest strategies; how to get paying clients when you appear to have no experience in it at all and so much more!

Photo curation of your blog and portfolio and how it affects the way your clients feel about their images. Enhance your client experience by blogging your weddings!

It was an honor to capture this classic wedding at Chapel Road Retreat in my own hometown! Mikayla planned the most beautiful, timeless wedding with light neutrals, hints of blush pinks and bouquets filled with peonies from her grandparents’ property! Her backless Lillian West gown had a touch of boho and perfectly matched her laid […]

As a photographer AND a bride-to-be, I knew I wanted to invest in our memories. I have personally seen the not-so-pretty side of “You Get What You Pay For”. Let me tell you a quick story

I was asked “If you could sit down with a photographer that feels incredibly defeated and discouraged, what would you say to help them?”

It is rare to find a truly good person without a bad bone in their body, let alone two of them. What’s even rarer is two of them finding each other — that’s Tiffany and Toan. They were thrown through the wringer when the pandemic made it impossible to get all of their family and friends together.