Hey there, we're the Buswells!
Elijah & Emily here! We’re a husband-and-wife photography team based in Illinois, doing life with our daughter, Eden. We met through church and have been building this life, and this business, side by side ever since.
Over the years, photography has become so much more than just a job for us. It’s how we hold onto the moments that matter most. From weddings to newborns, growing families to seniors and everything in between, we believe every season is worth remembering. We cherish the photos we have from our own life, and it means the world to us to create that same feeling for the people we serve!
CAPTURING MOMENTS FROM TODAY...
After our own wedding in 2023, we've seen a new perspective on weddings. Although the classic portraits are important - so are all of the little things. It was the moments of communion, each detail of the vases I painted with my friends, and the carefully designed artwork Elijah crafted for our invites.
The moments I might have forgotten if it wasn't for the photos. These were the photos that let us relive the day. And we love using your gallery to create your story of the day - letting each photo retell the day in a way that you can hear, smell, taste, and feel.
...cREATING MEMORIES FOR A LIFETIME
Our TIMELINE
 
July 05, 2021
 
The day we met! We were working on a music video including all of the Crossing locations. We first met at the Crossing Hannibal.
AUGUST 08, 2021
 
Our first date was a fun filled day that started with a round of mini-golf and ended with a great movie!
 
august 20, 2021
 
The night we made it official!
 
August 20, 2022
One year!!!
september 23, 2022
The engagement!
OCTOBER 2022
Engaged!
Photo by Madeline Paige Photography
 
 
 
february 17, 2023
Part One: We said "I do"!
Photo by Rachel Viar Photography
 
june 10, 2023
Part Two: We said "I do"!
Photo by Madeline Paige Photography
 
TODAY
Now we're ready to capture your moments!! We can't wait to hang out with you so soon!
March 2026
Our sweet daughter, Eden, was born and
has changed our lives forever!