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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Can anniversary sessions be the new engagement session? I LOVE anniversary sessions. If the last time you had professional photos taken with your spouse was at your wedding, you’re doing it all wrong! I truly believe that you should invest in a photo shoot every year together to help keep that spark alive 😉 It’s […]
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One of the things that has surprised me the most since becoming a photographer is the incredible community of creatives that I have been blessed to meet. I always thought that the creative industry was cut-throat and lonely, but The Rising Tide Society has shown me that nothing could be further from the truth! And […]
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Think photo shoots need a lot of planning and prep? Think again! This shoot came together about a day before it happened! Marcelle messaged me saying she and Scott were traveling to Chicago for their 10th anniversary and she thought it would be fun to do a photo shoot while they were here. She wanted […]
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Everyone, meet my cousin Megan and her husband Jeremy! Just one small part of my large Greek family 🙂 I got to spend a week with these two over the holidays, so naturally that meant a couple of impromptu photo shoots. I’m so lucky they both like having their pictures taken 😉 Over the summer, […]
