Rust + Rays Photography LLC

Rust + Rays Photography LLC I’m Kate - Photographer- Highland, IL Based - Let’s work together! Send me a message 📩

I have had all of my -To Be- couples lately and my hearts swirling!!!Rhett + KailynYou know part of my job is getting to...
07/24/2026

I have had all of my -To Be- couples lately and my hearts swirling!!!

Rhett + Kailyn

You know part of my job is getting to know a couple and ask questions that they probably haven't thought of in awhile and getting to reminisce on how they met, why they fell in love and all the gushy inbetweens. But one question I got the other day was "Can you tell when people aren't mean't to be together?" I sat on it for a while. I can honestly say that I have never noticed when couples shouldn't be together. My job is to capture your love. I feel like my sessions should feel like you fell in love all over again with a hint of gentle playful banter. These 2 remind me of high school love! The can't eat, can't sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, world series kind of love. 🥰

I am the luckiest girl that I get to stand aside your love and tell ALL of your stories! I am an empath so I FEEL everything. The first looks, the way you look at each other, the words you say to each other, the first dances and the silent I love yous. I cry along side you. Most don't see it but I do. I LOVE, love. It is everything. I want your photos to reflect that. I thank you all for letting me get to love your love! It's truly an honor for me. 🥹 LOVE YALL!

a little love for one of my wedding couples ✨Grant + DelaineyThese 2 are an easy mix of fun and creative! I was DYING ov...
07/23/2026

a little love for one of my wedding couples ✨

Grant + Delainey

These 2 are an easy mix of fun and creative! I was DYING over grant's mother's beautiful house. The detail of the quilt. The dancing on the front porch. It was all so homely feeling! I'm so excited I get to share their day with them.

NOTE: If you are wanting to get on my Fall books I would book very soon because my schedule is very slim. I will also be posting Fall mini's very soon. 🍂

🐄 Fair Livestock Mini Sessions 🐖🐑🐇🐓I’ve been thinking about doing something new this year and I’m so excited to finally ...
07/15/2026

🐄 Fair Livestock Mini Sessions 🐖🐑🐇🐓

I’ve been thinking about doing something new this year and I’m so excited to finally offer Fair Livestock Mini Sessions!

I don’t only want to take a picture of your child standing in front of a banner with their animal. I want to capture the moments that tell the story of all the hard work they’ve put in leading up to fair week! The bond they have with their animal, the pride on their face and all the little moments they’ll remember years from now. 🥹

We can get them in the wash rack or even during 4-H auction. If you want something more classic we can do that also.

Introductory Fair Livestock Mini Sessions

$100
10 minute session
One exhibitor + one animal
7-10 Images

Additional animals and siblings can be added.

I’ll work around your show schedule so you don’t have to miss any of the fun!

Send me a message if you’d like to book. I can’t wait for these!! 🤍

Laura won the basket at one of the Auctions 🥰 + I'm so happy she did because she was so full of sunshine and brought her...
07/14/2026

Laura won the basket at one of the Auctions 🥰 + I'm so happy she did because she was so full of sunshine and brought her beautiful family with her curly red headed boys 😊 Thanks Laura!!

We got to shoot in studio for this sweet newborn session! I've had the honor of capturing so many of Josh + Caitlin's mi...
07/09/2026

We got to shoot in studio for this sweet newborn session! I've had the honor of capturing so many of Josh + Caitlin's milestones and getting to add baby Rowan to the memories just makes my heart soooo happy!! 🥹

One of my favorites parts of this job is getting to watch my families grow over the years. Thank you all for continuing to trust me with your special mems! It means more to me than you'd think. 🥰

NOTE: If you ever want an in studio option I do have access to one! This could be for maternity, kids, birthday milestones and newborns.
Shoutout to McKenzie Bates Photography for letting me use her cutesy space 🥰

I’ll be off until Monday 🇺🇸 Enjoy your holiday babes 👏🏼 sooooak up some sunshine ☀️
07/02/2026

I’ll be off until Monday 🇺🇸

Enjoy your holiday babes 👏🏼 sooooak up some sunshine ☀️

I love the extended family sessions!They really are customized to every family. I more than likely will include a ton of...
06/26/2026

I love the extended family sessions!

They really are customized to every family. I more than likely will include a ton of images. Majority of the time I can never pick so I just add in some of my favorites that I think you’d be sad if I didn’t send. 🥹

I make sure we get full family, individual families, grandparents with the grandkids, siblings, cousins, individual portraits, fun ones ofcourse and any other groupings that are important to you! I’ve been asked for headshots, or even grand parents individually.

If you know me you know that I am super go with the flow so if you have ideas or the -Pinterest board of your dreams- and I will make It happen!

I love the extended family sessions!They really are customized to every family. I more than likely will include a ton of...
06/26/2026

I love the extended family sessions!

They really are customized to every family. I more than likely will include a ton of images. Majority of the time I can never pick so I just add in some of my favorites that I think you'd be sad if I didn't send. 🥹

I make sure we get full family, individual families, grandparents with the grandkids, siblings, cousins, individual portraits, fun ones ofcourse and any other groupings that are important to you! I've been asked for headshots, or even grand parents individually.

If you know me you know that I am super go with the flow so if you have ideas or the -Pinterest board of your dreams- and I will make It happen!

Extended Family Session for my girl Erin 😍
06/22/2026

Extended Family Session for my girl Erin 😍

Zac + Chandler ✨ || On their journey to forever!
06/19/2026

Zac + Chandler ✨ || On their journey to forever!

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