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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Hi there! Today I’m just sharing a handful of random wedding planning tips for you. There’s no theme or central message – just sharing what’s popping into my head 🙂 I hope you find these helpful! xo NJ Book your photographer before finalizing ceremony and reception times. Your photographer can help walk you through an […]
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I’m so thrilled to share Abby and Danny’s sleek, modern LondonHouse Chicago wedding with you today! I loved the clean and simplistic look of their day and their neutral color palette of whites, blacks, and greys. And the stunning downtown rooftop views don’t hurt either 😉 First Look with a View As a venue, LondonHouse […]
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I’m so excited to share highlights from Patrice and Ronny’s wedding at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. With a classic color palette of black, white, and gold, this wedding was timeless and elegant, just like this couple! Oh and if you see some familiar faces in today’s post, it’s because there’s a lot of overlap between […]
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I’ve been looking forward to Emmy and Andrea’s wedding for a full year after photographing a wedding for their friends Marcella & Alex! I could tell right away from our initial conversations that these two were such kind and wonderful souls and that their wedding was going to be a genuine representation of themselves and […]
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I’m so excited to share highlights from Megan and Nick’s elegant lavender summer wedding at Crystal Tree Country Club. This wedding was full of sweet touches of lavender, delicate florals, and hints of the bride’s Irish culture. So much to love! Fun with friends and classic bridal elegance Prep photos – this time of day […]
