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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Happy Wednesday! Here’s today’s wedding planning tips for you! Think about your wedding dress hanger Nothing distracts from a photograph of your gorgeous wedding gown more than a cheap plastic hanger. I highly recommend that you invest in a good quality, pretty hanger. Check out places like BHLDN or Etsy for bridal hangers or even […]
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Hi there! Today I’m just sharing a handful of random wedding planning tips for you. There’s no theme or central message – just sharing what’s popping into my head 🙂 I hope you find these helpful! xo NJ Book your photographer before finalizing ceremony and reception times. Your photographer can help walk you through an […]
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On the hunt for an amazing florist for your big day? I’m here to help! Check out these fabulous Chicagoland wedding florists – you won’t be disappointed! Field and Florist Field and Florist 1908 W. Division, Chicago, IL 773.698.7491 Contact Fabbrini’s Flowers Fabbrini’s Flowers 18 Golf Center, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847.885.2000 Willrett Flower Co. […]
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Brides! If you’re about to start your hunt for THE dress, then this is the post for you! I’m joined by designers extraordinaire, Gretchen Anderson and Lourdes Castañeda from Edith Élan, and they are answering all of my (and I’m betting some of yours too!) burning questions about finding the perfect dress! This post is […]
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In the first post in this series I talked about the importance of understanding a photographer’s style and why you should know what style you like before starting your search for a photographer. I also compared and contrasted some various aspects of photographic style. (If you haven’t read it or need a refresher, hop over […]
