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 […]
If you’ve been around a while you know this couple VERY well 🙂 I’ve had the pleasure of documenting so many special memories for Hannah & Pat: their engagement, their wedding, their first anniversary, and their first maternity session. And this year, I got to photograph their second maternity session at North Avenue Beach! Yes, […]
When Covid-19 turned all wedding planning upside down, Kelly & Broderick pivoted. The couple opted to keep their original wedding date and host an intimate wedding with immediate family and their closest friends. They kept their getting ready location – Hotel Zachary – because they are both Cubs fans and loved this new hotel that […]
Real talk: The pandemic is making me homesick for my second home 🙁 On top of that, it’s cold and gloomy here in Chicago. So, I figured the best cure for all of this would be to share photos of this happy, sunny Parisian session along the Seine! I had the pleasure of getting to […]
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The hunt for the perfect wedding dress can seem daunting. You want to feel confident, highlight your best features, and portray your unique personality. That’s a lot of boxes to check off! On top of that, if you live in Chicago and are anything like me, you’d like to avoid driving all over the suburbs […]
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New year, new trends! This month, I had the pleasure of working with Chicago’s one and only Debi Lilly as she and a team of top-notch wedding vendors put together a live lookbook of the upcoming 2020 wedding trends. Together they transformed DL Loft into a beautiful display of trends to help inspire your wedding […]
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Chicago has so many incredible wedding venues. There’s truly something for every style and every budget. Today I’m sharing fifteen awesome Chicago wedding venues for you to check out! These are some of my personal favorites not only because of their uniqueness and beauty but also because of how well they all work with my […]
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One of my favorite times of the wedding day is the final few minutes of prep with the bride alone. They’re putting on the finishing touches of their carefully planned look for the day and there is anticipation and excitement in the air. These moments are quick and fleeting but I love being able to […]
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Today is always one of my favorites – a roundup of my favorite florals from the year! Check them out below 🙂 Blush and Burgundy Winter Florals I loved all the beautiful texture in these florals and the rich pop of burgundy. I’m also obsessed with the florals she chose for the blush accent. I […]
