SO ill CINEMA

09/07/2026

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One 5 minute phone call turned into a 6 hour meeting.
That meeting became a 48 page business plan.
And on June 26th, that business plan became a signing day.
Now, we're getting ready to open the doors this September.

We're incredibly excited for what's ahead and can't wait to share this next chapter with you.

And that next chapter has a new name...
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09/03/2026

🌅Last nights sunset at Garden of the Gods 🪨
📍Southern Illinois 🥾

09/02/2026

The most iconic spot in Southern Illinois 🙌 Garden of the Gods with Camel Rock in the background! 🐫🪨

09/01/2026

🧐Can you see me?! Bonus points if you know the name of this location. 🙌

09/01/2026

Pretty cool concept with great food and great people! 🍗

Toddler Thursdays are coming to Chick-fil-A Marion!
We’re making the first Thursday of every month extra special for our littlest guests! 🎨📚 Join us at 9:30AM for a fun morning of story time, a craft, and lots of smiles!
Our very first Toddler Thursday is THIS Thursday, September 3! ✨ Bring your little one and come make some memories with us!

We can’t wait to see you and your little ones! ❤️

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08/25/2026

This last weekend was a busy one but a fun one! Thank you SIU Credit Union for commissioning me for a drone photo of the Marion Football Game for their new office in town.

Thank you to Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals for the beautiful stay at the Gilded Sister Suite above the delicious Seasoning Bistro downtown The City of Marion Illinois 🙌

I can’t forget thanking the incredible community at Shawnee Hills Trail Races for having me out again this year! I always leave highly motivated and highly caffeinated 😂 can’t recommend that race highly enough! Some of the most beautiful Shawnee views along the way!

Then last but not least a special thank you to 618 Tap House for having me out Friday night to capture the sold out Hinder concert! The venue was packed and everyone had a blast! Can’t wait for Chingy in September!

For more information on upcoming events in this area, check out Visitsi

08/19/2026

🍃🍂🍁Southern Illinois is always magical but Autumn provides a special kind of magic! 🍁🍂🍃

In this video you’ll see sites like Little Grand Canyon, Pomona Natural Bridge, Inspiration Point, Giant City State Park and Fountain Bluff. For things to do while you’re visiting this area, make sure and visit Jackson County, IL for all the local happenings!

See you on the trails!

08/16/2026

This was such a special moment for me! I remember hoping one day I would get to meet the legendary Hiking with Shawn and his better half, Michelle. I had no idea they would become some of the most endearing and encouraging friends I’ve had down here, let alone, I would get to stand between them on their wedding day and help make it official! 🫶 love you guys! You are for sure! ❤️ Happy Anniversary you two!

Two Years ago Today, I married the best person I’ve ever met in my life. I’d say it was the happiest day of my life but I’d be lying because every day I spend with Michelle is the happiest day of my life. Happy anniversary Babe, I love you!

📍 Married on top of High K**b in the Shawnee National Forest by SO ill CINEMA on August 15, 2024.