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Downtown Elgin, IL Engagement Session
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Downtown Elgin, IL Engagement Session

Downtown Elgin, IL engagement session with Sabrina and Phil.

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Ashley & Cole
Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 12/14/24 Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 12/14/24

Ashley & Cole

Real weddings, Ashley & Cole at Sky on Nine, Rosemont, IL.

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Caitlyn & Josh
Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 9/27/24 Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 9/27/24

Caitlyn & Josh

Real weddings, Caitlyn & Josh at Brighter Daze Farm, in Newark, IL.

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Jessica & Ryan
Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 9/13/24 Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 9/13/24

Jessica & Ryan

Real weddings, Jessica & Ryan at the Crawford in Naperville, IL.

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Downtown Chicago + North Avenue Beach Engagement Session, Kylie & Brendon
engagement photography My Whole Heart Collective 9/9/24 engagement photography My Whole Heart Collective 9/9/24

Downtown Chicago + North Avenue Beach Engagement Session, Kylie & Brendon

Downtown Chicago & North Avenue Beach engagement session with Kylie & Brendon.

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Michael & Aidan
Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 8/17/24 Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 8/17/24

Michael & Aidan

Real weddings, Michael & Aidan at Bluestem Farm and Events, Hebron, IL.

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Rebecca & Bradley
Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 7/13/24 Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 7/13/24

Rebecca & Bradley

Real weddings, Rebecca & Bradley in Grayslake, IL.

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Emily & Brett
Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 6/29/24 Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 6/29/24

Emily & Brett

Real weddings, Emily & Brett at The Cuneo Mansion, Vernon Hills, IL.

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Katherine & Edward
Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 6/29/24 Real Weddings My Whole Heart Collective 6/29/24

Katherine & Edward

Real weddings, Katherine & Edward at The Barn at Timber Pointe in Libertyville, IL.

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Picnic Family Session, Cary, IL
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Picnic Family Session, Cary, IL

Picnic family photography session in Cary, IL.

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Downtown Chicago + North Avenue Beach Engagement Session
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Downtown Chicago + North Avenue Beach Engagement Session

Downtown Chicago & North Avenue Beach engagement session with Caitlyn & Josh.

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Cozy at-home Maternity Session
family photography My Whole Heart Collective 4/17/23 family photography My Whole Heart Collective 4/17/23

Cozy at-home Maternity Session

Cozy at-home maternity session in McHenry, IL.

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Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve, Sycamore, IL Engagement Session
engagement photography My Whole Heart Collective 9/15/22 engagement photography My Whole Heart Collective 9/15/22

Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve, Sycamore, IL Engagement Session

Burlington Praire Forest Preserve, Sycamore, IL engagement session with Tristyn & Michael.

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Hebron, IL Rainy Day Engagement Session
engagement photography My Whole Heart Collective 3/23/22 engagement photography My Whole Heart Collective 3/23/22

Hebron, IL Rainy Day Engagement Session

Hebron, IL rainy day engagement session with Cailey & Gavin.

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How to choose the ‘right fit’ photographer?
wedding planning, wedding photography My Whole Heart Collective 1/1/22 wedding planning, wedding photography My Whole Heart Collective 1/1/22

How to choose the ‘right fit’ photographer?

Chicago based wedding, destination, and lifestyle photographer team, Nicole Kilday and Ashley Bowling. Making sure we're guiding you in the best direction to finding your best fit team for wedding day, photography edition.

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Glacial Park, Richmond, IL Engagement Session
engagement photography My Whole Heart Collective 7/27/21 engagement photography My Whole Heart Collective 7/27/21

Glacial Park, Richmond, IL Engagement Session

Glacial Park, Richmond, IL engagement session with Emily & Ryan.

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Glacial Park, Richmond, IL Motorcycle Engagement Session
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Glacial Park, Richmond, IL Motorcycle Engagement Session

Glacial Park, Richmond, IL motorcycle sexy engagement session with Molly & Peter.

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Truck Bed Engagement Session
engagement photography My Whole Heart Collective 8/27/19 engagement photography My Whole Heart Collective 8/27/19

Truck Bed Engagement Session

Hebron, IL truck bed engagement session with Emily & Cody.

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In the end, we all become stories—and this is ours.
 What began as friendship and creative connection in 2020 became My Whole Heart Collective in 2022—built on love, storytelling, and community. Four years later, we’re turning the
Zero panic, at the disco. Nothing else. Except that Brennan stole the show at 3 months old & I just really love these 3. The Whitson’s, 5.31.2025 Photographer: @mywholeheartcollective @nicolekildayphotography Venue: @bluestemfarmandevent
When things get a little more serious
Love on the dancefloor 🖤🪩

My Whole Heart Collective

Chicago, Illinois Based Wedding Photographer

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