Katie & Mike SWEET CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HOTEL WEDDING Katie’s smile never left her face at her Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding celebration! They kept it traditional and saw each other walking down the aisle at the St. James Cathedral. With light sprinkles coming down, the happy made a quick stop at the Lyric Opera…
Lena & Malcolm ELEGANT ROOM 1520 WEDDING “She looks like a fine piece of art” It all started with the beautiful bride excitedly getting ready with her bridesmaids and groomsmen. Lena’s Dad helped her get into her dress, which was adorable! He even got the dress fluff right. Her diverse bridal crew was so excited…
Cassidy & Sam FALL WALDEN CHICAGO WEDDING I wish I could say I set this picture up with that adorable look that Cassidy gave me, but that was all her! As she nervously walked towards her groom on the rooftop of their fall Walden Chicago wedding venue, she gave a quick look back and I…
Maura & Andrew UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO WEDDING The lovely couple met in high school and they were destined to someday walk down the aisle. Their lives took them to Los Angeles so Maura could pursue her acting dream. With their big families in Chicago, they knew that this would be the perfect spot for…
Anna & Brad EL CHORRO SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA WEDDING Anne & Brad’s charming Scottsdale Arizona El Chorro wedding was the perfect blend of beautiful Camelback Mountain views, stunning couple and love! When their original Chicago wedding plans changed due to the pandemic, Anne & Brad decided on a Scottsdale Arizona wedding to be closer to family….
Shauna & Logan SPRUCE MOUNTAIN RANCH WEDDING COLORADO Before their Spruce Mountain wedding ceremony, Shauna + Logan wanted to take gorgeous wedding photos around the scenic ranch. With the cattle grazing in the background, the happy couple twirled around the venue and stopped for a few kisses. Long before they began planning their Spruce Mountain…
Margot & Brett NORTH AVENUE BEACH ENGAGEMENT Chicago skyline engagement shoot is a time to celebrate, so bring some bubbly for a fun champagne pop! Margot + Brett came prepared with adorable Mr & Mrs champagne glasses for their Summer North Avenue engagement. Brett selected such a gorgeous engagement ring sparkler for Margot! A short…
With a quick outfit change to a casual style, Lauren + Dan continued their light and airy summer engagement look. The greenery of Lincoln Park with the backdrop of the city skyline makes for beautiful engagement photos. Lauren’s cute white tank paired with casual jeans was the perfect summer engagement look.
But the best part of their Olive Park engagement shoot was their adorable chemistry together as they laughed and flirted. Since they are planning an Irish wedding, it was fitting that she wore the perfect green engagement dress. As we were shooting, I noticed her precise dance skills coming out. As a former dancer myself,…
Peg & Jim FALL BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER WEDDING Peg & Jim’s fall Bridgeport Art Center wedding day was filled with fun getting ready moments, a traditional Irish bagpiper and a romantic late night dance. Deciding on a traditional first look, Jim first saw his beautiful bride walking down the aisle at their Old St. Pat’s…
As Kate + Sammy exchanged vows at their charming Chicago courthouse wedding, the sweet and humorous judge made their ceremony special. The wrote their own vows and sealed it with a kiss. While in chemistry class in college, Kate and Sammy first started talking. She was from Nebraska and he was from Oklahoma. While they…
Stephanie & Frank VIRGIN HOTEL WEDDING CHICAGO Because of their mutual love of cross fit and brought this adorable couple together. Stephanie saw sweaty red faced Frank, lying lifeless on the floor. But he mustered up the courage to ask her out for a post workout cocktail. Between his awkward but genuine charm and complimenting…
Flawless Wedding Day Planning Months and years of planning fly by so fast! Plan out the day so you can enjoy every little moment. Timing is everything Great photos take time The more time I have to take photos, the better they will be. I can finesse the details of a photograph like making sure…
Neha & Ankush ARTIFACT EVENTS INDIAN WEDDING “Every parent wishes and hopes that their child chooses the right partner. One day, Neha and I were chatting and she said something about Ankush that just touched my heart. Today, I can say Neha, you chose the right partner.” While Neha was getting glamorous with her friends…
Colleen & Tim UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGO WEDDING Tim first saw Colleen in her gorgeous ball gown at the Union League Club of Chicago wedding. She looked stunning! Although, I think she could have been wearing a trash bag and Tim would have been blown away. Then it was off for some photos by…
FIRST LOOK OR KEEP IT TRADITIONAL A wedding day first look is really a personal choice for the couple on what is most important to you. It comes down to a choice between being practical vs. romantic. From a timing perspective, it’s advantageous to do the photos before the ceremony because we can schedule more…
Coleen & Jason CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HOTEL WEDDING “It’s obvious that Jason & Coleen were meant to be. They share a closeness and love that is evident for all to see.” Coleen + Jason planned an amazing Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding weekend for their family and friends. Most of Jason’s family is from New…
Paige + Adam’s Adler Planetarium wedding was out of this world! Getting ready at the Talbott Hotel, Paige excitedly got ready with her bride crew. Adam waited nervously in the library of the Talbott Hotel for his gorgeous bride. Paige looked absolutely stunning in her beaded white dress. The happy couple exchanged some sweet moments as…
Wedding memories are more than just beautiful photos You’re engaged! You’ve found your perfect guy, selected your dream venue, and you’ve got your Pinterest board of swoon worthy images. Now you need to find the perfect photographer to make your vision come to life.In my personal opinion, your choice of wedding photographer comes down to…