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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In case you missed the feature on Every Last Detail, I’m doing a recap here of this gorgeous spring styled shoot, planned by Sarah Rhodes-Boyce. The inspiration for this shoot was a simple, sweet Parisian spring, full of lush florals and old architecture. Sarah envisioned a soft color palette of light gray, soft blues and […]
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Spring Party Inspiration at DL Loft No one does party inspiration quite like the ladies at A Perfect Event. And when they team up with other fabulous vendors like Toni Patisserie, The Festive Frog, and Windy City Linen, the result is pure magic! If you’re in Chicago, like me, where spring feels so far off, […]
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As a wedding photographer, sometimes it’s fun to just collaborate with other wedding professionals. In this case, when my friend and fellow photographer, Brittany Bishop, said she was coming to Chicago, the two of us and our friend Megan (Megan’s Forever Photography) decided to try to put together a little mini-collaboration so the three of […]
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You guys. Last week (well, I guess now it’s technically two weeks ago..) was a DREAM. COME. TRUE. I am still pinching myself to make sure it actually happened. Before I tell you about it, let me first back up a bit and explain why it was such a big deal for me. 9 months […]
