On a Saturday in July with a 105 Heat Index, we arrived a Robert Allerton Park in Monticello for the wedding of Christine & Paul. Allerton is the most unique location in central Illinois for a outdoor wedding. Beautiful gardens, sculptures and the Allerton House were the background for portraits and the ceremony. The reception was held at Kennedy’s at Stone Creek Golf Course where everyone enjoyed a great meal, drinks and dancing. Thanks!
Beautiful Gardens.
On a rather warm July afternoon, Andrea & Brent began their day at the University of Illinois’ Memorial Field. These Illini fans with their family and friends chose to do portraits on the field and around the Stadium. The ceremony was at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Champaign with the reception at the Colonnades Club. This location is my favorite in Central Illinois. GO ILLINI!
Run for the Roses
Amanda & Cory Tied the knot on a hot June Saturday in Urbana Illinois. We started off with Portraits on the University of Illinois Quad. Family and Bridal Party were present with beverages in hand. The ceremony was at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Urbana and the reception at Kennedy’s at Stone Creek Golf Course. Congrats!! 
I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Laura Senger & Sean Horton this past Saturday. The wedding was at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Springfield Illinois and the reception followed at the Beach House on Lake Springfield.
The day started perfectly overcast but it began to rain just as we started the portraits at Washington Park. No one cried or complained as we began to create some beautiful images of the bride & groom that included family and friends.
The rain stopped just as the ceremony began as a perfect afternoon unfolded. Music, Food, Dancing, Laughter, Drinks and Family made for a day to always remember. Thanks Laura & Sean!
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Back in 2001 I purchased this lot at the entrance to Robert Allerton Park. My dream was to design and build a new home/office. While eating dinner one night at a steakhouse in Champaign, I borrowed a pen from the waiter and drew the plans on a napkin. Taking on the job of GC I began the construction in the Fall of 2002. We moved into our dream home in May of 2003 right as weddings and portraits were in full swing. Several years later I sold the office at 963 Iron Horse Place and moved Scott Tureskis Photography into our newly finished space. I love this location and my clients feel the same way. It’s a classy set up and a well thought out design. This image is from the studio driveway. Stop by and say hello, I would love to give you a tour.
1 Long Grove Drive
Cory & Will had me join them in Maui to photograph their June wedding at the Ritz Carlton at Kapalua. This was one of the last images I created before we joined the guests for drinks and dinner. Maui is a wonderful location for a wedding or a family vacation. Thank you!
Sunset at the Ritz
This Fall session was on a cold November day in 2009. Meg & Luke are a fun couple as you can see by these pix. Their wedding will be at Robert Allerton Park on May 29, 2010. I’m sure it will be a perfect day for a wedding!
Engagement Session
The shot was from a wedding at Robert Allerton Park. The Fu Dog Garden is a very unique location for a wedding. With all the green in this shot it makes for a really cool infrared.
Allerton Park
I have been photographing weddings at Robert Allerton Park for almost 14 years. It is my favorite location for a wedding in central Illinois. I built my home/office at the entrance of Allerton Park in 2003 so I could be close to this unique backdrop. After fifty plus weddings and hundreds of portrait sessions I still enjoy searching for new spots in the park to create images for my clients.
Robert Allerton Park
“Our wedding was less than two months ago and we already have our gorgeous album in hand. We love having the candid shots provided by his other photographers (fantastic!) as well as the formal shots and all comments that we’ve gotten back on the pictures have been enthusiastically positive. We highly recommend Scott Tureskis.”
Jennifer & Sean Anderson
Jennifer & Sean