Simply Britney Studios

08/19/2026

Courtney + Adam

Golden hour at Ballard Nature Center, one super pregnant Courtney, one very supportive Adam and one very unbothered dog named Mousse who mostly just wanted to smell the tall grass and run around. We walked, we posed, we let the pond and the sun do all the heavy lifting on the aesthetics. 10/10, would recommend hiking through a field at 7 months pregnant, apparently. 🌾

07/21/2026

Finally breaking my social media hiatus to share a wedding from this weekend!

There was something incredibly special about this wedding day. The carefully picked details, the loud moments spent getting ready with friends getting ready, the heartfelt first looks, the belly laughs from the officiants speech, and the people who matter most gathered together to celebrate a lifetime of love 🤍

Jada and Mitchell’s beautiful wedding began with a heartfelt ceremony at United Christian Church in Mattoon, Illinois, where every detail was carefully planned and family and friends were happy to help wherever they were needed. The natural light coming through the stained glass windows in the church was STUNNING and made a perfect backdrop for an intimate ceremony!

The celebration continued at the Thelma Keller Convention Center, where family and friends filled the room with laughter, happy tears, hugs, and dancing. Even was hot and it showered off and on, the clouds that filled the sky parted just in time for golden hour and we ended the day with a quick power session for portraits with the bride and groom!

These are the moments I love documenting most - the genuine emotions that unfold naturally, allowing you to relive your wedding day exactly as it felt. Congratulations Jada 🐶🐶🐱🐱🐱👦👶

Photography: Britney Walters-Chester | Illinois Wedding Photo & Video
Dress: Wild Rose Bridal Effingham
Shoes: kate spade new york for the ceremony, Nike for the reception
Perfume: kate spade new york
Rings: Kay Jewelers
Suit: Jack and Bill's
Shoes: Jack and Bill's for the ceremony, Nike for the reception
Florist: Lake Land Florals
Cake: Baker’s Cakes
Venue: United Christian Church | Thelma Keller Convention Center

01/13/2026

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01/12/2026

The sweetest little session to celebrate and next step with their newest addition to their family. Quinn was so sweet and adorable and their house was so welcoming and cozy which was perfect for snuggling up together 💗

Every newborn session has been different, but it was amazing to capture Quinn smiling as her mama gave her a little kiss 🥺