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 […]
So thrilled to be sharing Nicole and John’s absolutely adorable Lincoln Park engagement session! We had the most gorgeous fall weather and golden hour light, and all around Lincoln Park the colors were making the lovely transition from green to gold. I loved the combo of light and navy blue that Nicole and John chose […]
One of the first things you’ll probably do after getting engaged is start thinking about engagement photos! This can bring up so many questions including where to go, when to do them, and what to wear. Today I’m here to help you brainstorm location ideas! No matter where in the world you live, there are […]
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 […]
It doesn’t get much more classic Chicago summer than this sweet, sunny summertime engagement session in Lincoln Park! I’m so excited to share a handful of my favorites from my time with Lindsay and Marcus! At the end of one of the hottest weekends I can remember here in Chicago, we lucked out with a […]
I’m so excited to share Kasia and LJ’s sunny summertime engagement session at North Avenue Beach today! It’s full of classic chicago views, stunning summer colors, and the sweetest couple. You never know what type of light to expect in Chicago. Fortunately, it’s a beautiful enough city that it doesn’t matter the weather. But when […]