My First Experience at New York Bridal Fashion Week

New York Bridal Fashion Week Earlier this month I spent a week in NYC for my very first New York Bridal Fashion Week! I was thrilled at the opportunity to attend, and it was everything I imagined and more. If you’re not familiar, NYBFW is an exclusive industry event that takes place every spring and […]

Seven models in elaborate wedding dresses pose on a purple carpet outside a boutique with large display windows, capturing the elegance of New York Bridal Fashion Week.

Classic Chicago Fall Engagement Session – Renee & Keyur

Anyone else excited that it finally feels like FALL?! Today I’m throwing it back to Renee and Keyur’s Chicago fall engagement session last October. I love that these two wanted to showcase the beauty of the season in their engagement photos: crisp air, colorful foliage, and our iconic skyline, of course.  Fall Foliage in Lincoln […]

Happy engaged couple lies on autumn leaves, facing each other

Mexico City Newlywed Session – Mónica & Erick

Another Mexico City wedding feature this week: Erick & Mónica’s newlywed session! A week after their eventful wedding day in Lindavista, we met up for a Newlywed portrait session with just the two of them. I was so excited to finally have these two to myself… and loved the casual-chic elopement vibe of this session! […]

Bride and groom embrace on a stone bridge surrounded by lush green trees under a clear sky during Mexico City newlywed session

Erick & Mónica’s Exciting Mexico City Wedding Day

Today I’m excited to feature Mónica and Erick’s Mexico City wedding day! Erick has been my Spanish teacher at Lengua y Cultura since January of this year, and I was thrilled when he asked me to photograph his wedding to Mónica. Together they are una pareja tan hermosa, the most kind and adorable couple. It […]

Priest speaks during wedding ceremony at Parroquia San Cayetano in Mexico City.

Mexico City Elopement-Style Photo Session – Luisella & Pedro

If you have been following along on Instagram, you know that Mexico City has my heart. My Spanish language-immersion journey has led me there twice this year, and I’m already planning my next visit! This summer, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Luisella and Pedro for a Mexico City elopement-style sunrise session. These […]

Groom kisses his partner's hand as they walk in front of the Palacio de Bellas Artes during their Mexico City elopement

Downtown Chicago Library Wedding – Sierra & Kyle

At the end of May, I had the pleasure of capturing Sierra and Kyle’s downtown Chicago library wedding. These two chose to tie the knot at The Library at 190 S. LaSalle, one of the most unique wedding venues in Chicago. For Kyle and Sierra, the decision to start their married life here was an […]

Bride and groom smile at each other, standing by bookshelves inside The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago

June Wedding at Kemper Lakes Golf Club – Marina & Rafael

Marina and Rafael’s Kemper Lakes Golf Club wedding in June was one for the books! For starters, the day itself was filled with warm sunshine, spring colors, and personal touches. The best part, though, was getting to witness the joy and comfort these two radiate when they’re together. From the moment they first saw each […]

Bride and groom standing outdoors by a pond at Kemper Lakes Golf Club

Garfield Park Conservatory Engagement with 1920’s Speakeasy Vibe – Jen & Sean

Garfield Park Conservatory Engagement Jen and Sean’s engagement session started at one of my all-time favorite places in the city: the Garfield Park Conservatory. Not only did they show up dressed to impress, but they were ready to dance! Fun fact: these two met at a swing dancing event years ago, and (their words) “have […]

Romantic engagement photo at Garfield Park Conservatory of couple sitting in front of Zellij Fountain in Garfield Park Conservatory surrounded by greenery

Chicago Fall Engagement Featuring CTA and Sadie the Bulldog

It’s starting to feel a bit more like fall here in Chicago… which has always been the most popular time of year for engagement photos! Mike and Katie will tie the knot next month, and we decided to lean into the season for their engagement session. Of course, we had to include their pup Sadie […]

Black and white photo of couple embracing on a CTA platform with a train in the background during fall engagement session

Ricky & Kyle’s Summer Elopement at The Drake Oak Brook

Exactly one year ago, Ricky and Kyle tied the knot on a hot summer day at The Drake Oak Brook! Alexis met up with these two in the afternoon as they got ready together, one of our favorite ways that couples go against tradition. And these two were all smiles, right from the start! After […]

Candid photo of grooms sitting on a couch inside The Drake Oak Brook before their outdoor wedding ceremony