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 […]
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 […]
Got another round of Wednesday Wedding Tips for you! Keep on reading for a few random tidbits to help you plan a successful, stress-free wedding! Trust is Key It is really important that you hire people you fully trust. Yes, you can and should give your opinions about what you want and paint a clear […]
It’s that time of year again – time for my yearly Top Ten’s! Over the next couple weeks I’ll be taking a trip down memory lane and compiling some of my favorite images from 2019 (in different categories of course because there’s no WAY I could just pick ten total from the year!). Today we’ll […]
Jade and Spencer’s winter wedding at Danada House was full of beautiful winter light, cozy fur wraps, and a gorgeous jewel toned color palette. In other words, it was an absolutely beautiful way to close out my season! Keep on scrolling for some of my favorite moments from their day! Prep Danada House is an […]
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 […]