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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If you’re on the hunt for your wedding photographer, today’s post will be helpful for you! These are 5 things I highly recommend you do before signing on the dotted line and officially booking your photographer. Determine Your Budget This is one you should do before you even start reaching out to photographers. Think about […]
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Happy Monday! It’s the first blog of the new year and, given the popularity of holiday engagements, I figured I would start off with a post for you newly engaged folks who are thinking about engagement sessions 🙂 Keep reading for my top 5 tips for a successful engagement session! Make it Meaningful Whether you […]
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Got another round of Wednesday Wedding Tips for you! Keep on reading for a few random tidbits to help you plan a successful, stress-free wedding! Trust is Key It is really important that you hire people you fully trust. Yes, you can and should give your opinions about what you want and paint a clear […]
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Don’t let the prospect of cold and snow scare you away from a winter wedding. With a little bit of prep, winter weddings can be an absolute dream! Spoiler alert: Winter is actually my favorite season for weddings and portraits 🙂 Keep reading for my top 5 tips for a perfect winter wedding! Invest in […]
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Engagement season is upon us! If you’re sporting some new bling on your hand, stick around to hear the first 5 things you should do after you get engaged! Ok obviously the first thing you should do is tell people 🙂 Let others share in your excitement! This one’s a given so I’m not counting […]
