I’ve known Abby and Danny about four years now. I photographed their engagement session, their wedding, and now (well, technically a year and some change ago at this point*) I had the immense joy of photographing their maternity session! We picked Humboldt Park, which is a fantastic spot for a maternity session because it has […]
I’m SO excited to finally share highlights from Sara and Jimmy’s intimate brunch wedding at Loft Lucia. I absolutely adored this sweet couple, and their wedding shows that you don’t have to sacrifice style when you have an intimate wedding! Their day started with a lovely first look downtown. It may have been drizzly and […]
Old Town Alexandria is one of THE most charming locations for an engagement shoot imaginable. Its cobblestone streets, quiet gardens, picturesque alleys, and waterfront views are an absolute dream. For Alexa and Neal, who live in the area, this location was a no-brainer! We started our session in the gardens of the Carlyle House, an […]
Finally getting around to blogging some of the craziness that was 2021! First up is Katie and Taylor’s classic Chicago engagement session. It’s full of iconic Chicago views, beautiful summer light, and of course a stunning couple! Katie looked so chic in her white silk dress. And Taylor was equally sharp in his summer blue […]
Spring engagement sessions in Chicago are not for the faint of heart. You have to be prepared for any temperature between 40 and 80 degrees, and you have to be ready to pivot your plans in a snap. Mary and Nate were ready for whatever the city threw at them and they absolutely rocked their […]
Sara and Jimmy may have won the record for bracing the elements on what I believe was the hottest day of the year in Chicago. But with how adorable these two are together, you’d never know that we were all sweating bullets! I absolutely loved their engagement session around the Chicago Museum Campus. We started […]
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Did you have plans to travel to Paris that were interrupted by Covid-19? Have you always wanted to go to Paris but never had the chance? Well, while sitting behind a computer screen isn’t the same as walking these marvelous streets, there are so many great ways to bring a little bit of Paris into […]
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If you’re looking for some wedding hairstyle ideas, I’ve got you covered here with tons of inspiration! From classic to whimsical, there’s something here for every personality! Classic Updos You can’t go wrong with a classically elegant look like a ballerina bun or a French twist. Half Up, Half Down If you want most of […]
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Sleek lines. Stunning rooftop views. Tons of natural light. Cheerful yellow florals. And a dress with a bow. There was SO much to love about this chic, modern rooftop elopement inspiration shoot at the Gwen Hotel! The Kate McDonald gown from Ivory Loft Bridal was an absolute dream with its open back and that giant […]
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Today’s wedding is an extraordinarily special one for me. I had the absolute honor of being both photographer and bridesmaid for this sweet couple and am absolutely tickled to have been able to stand by their sides and capture their day. Jen and AJ’s celebration at the beautiful Greenhouse Loft was a perfect blend of […]
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With coronavirus upon us, there is a lot of uncertainty in the days and weeks ahead. One side effect of this, sadly, is that many weddings are going to be forced to postpone or cancel due to increasing levels of precaution being taken by cities and states. This is creating so many new and devastating […]
