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’ve followed me for a while you know I’m passionate about small weddings and planned elopements. I love the intimacy and intentionality of them. I also think they are an amazing way to live out the notion of quality over quantity. All that said, if you’re thinking of having a small wedding or an […]
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I’m so excited to share Sarah and Amado’s Chicago City Hall wedding with you today! This sweet couple had two goals for their day. First, they wanted their wedding to be a very intimate celebration with the people closest to them. And second, they wanted their day to feel very classic Chicago. I think they […]
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If you’ve been around here a while, you know I absolutely LOVE small, intimate weddings. By scaling your guest list, you allow yourself to invest in fewer, higher quality elements and treating yourself and your guests to a really special day. Lindsey and Brian’s sweet, blush and navy wedding was a perfect example of this! […]
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Sleek, chic, modern and effortlessly elegant. This shoot blended all of those elements so perfectly together. If you missed its debut on Utah Valley Bride last month, feel free to check it out here! It all started with the gown. This gorgeously chic gown from Edith Elan would look right at home in a ballroom […]
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I’m so excited to finally be able to share today’s post! We’ve been keeping this sweet elopement under wraps so Emma and Brian could surprise their friends and family with the news! Everything about this elopement came together so perfectly and I don’t think we could have asked for a better day. We were […]
