A bride and groom stand together by Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool with lily pads, surrounded by lush green trees and plants

Simona & Garrett’s June Elopement at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Simona and Garrett’s Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool elopement in June was the perfect start to our summer season. Nohemi met these two at Lincoln Park’s most secluded location, not long after a midday shower turned the greenery extra lush and romantic. The film photos from this day are some of my absolute favorites, for this […]

A couple holds hands and smiles at each other in an aisle filled with books during their Unabridged Bookstore engagement session

Unabridged Bookstore Engagement Session – Julie & Kevin

Julie and Kevin are getting married in THREE DAYS! In honor of their wedding week, I’m excited to share their Chicago bookstore engagement session starting at Unabridged. One of my favorite things about getting a couple in front of my camera before wedding day is being able to witness a slice of their lives. These […]

Smiling man and woman pose behind an orange pool float by a sunny outdoor swimming pool during Italy wedding weekend pool party

Italy Wedding Weekend Pool Party at Villa Moscheni

Carrie and Brandon’s destination wedding weekend in Tuscany ended with a refreshing pool party at Villa Moscheni, their home in Italy this spring. If you haven’t already, definitely check out their Welcome Party and Wedding Day posts from earlier this week! All three celebrations took place at the villa, an entire weekend turned romantic Tuscan […]

A couple weds outdoors before floral displays and guests, in front of ornate stone gates, during their Italian Villa destination wedding

Romantic Italian Villa Wedding Day – Carrie & Brandon

Today I am thrilled to feature Carrie and Brandon’s Italian villa wedding day in Tuscany. After their colorful Welcome Party the evening before, these two gathered their favorite people once again at Villa Moscheni for the main event. And believe me, Wedding Day had it all: a rich pastel color palette, details for days, a […]

Photo from above of guests gathered at one long dinner table in Italian Villa for a Tuscany destination wedding welcome party with pink and red decor

Tuscany Wedding Welcome Party at Villa Moscheni

I could not be more excited to finally share images from Carrie and Brandon’s Tuscany wedding weekend this spring! Their Welcome Party at Villa Moscheni was the beginning of their unforgettable weekend in Italy. Some of my favorite images below, captured on digital + film. Many of you know I joined a group of photographers […]

Editorial style Italy engagement photo in Tuscany at Orto Botanico in Lucca with man and woman standing on historic balcony

Italian Afternoon in Lucca with Robert & Morgana

Many of you know that I had the opportunity to visit Tuscany this spring for the Primavera Workshop hosted by D’Arcy Benincosa. Our first styled shoot was a Lucca engagement session with Robert and Morgana, who joined us from Milan! We met up at the Orto Botanico and got to spend the afternoon playing with […]

A couple embraces and smiles on a riverside walkway during their downtown Chicago summer engagement session

Dreamy Downtown Chicago Summer Engagement – Maddy & Noah

Madelyn and Noah were living in Chicago for the summer and wanted a classic summer city vibe for their engagement photos. And I don’t blame them – who doesn’t love Chicago in the summertime? Luckily, the weather was on our side and I had a blast helping bring their vision to life.  Downtown Chicago Engagement […]

Film photo of bride and groom kissing on a narrow path in a green, wooded outdoor setting under tree branches in Horner Park

Kate & Mike’s Spring Wedding at River Room

Kate and Mike’s River Room wedding was the perfect way to welcome spring in Chicago. This beautiful April day had everything I love about the season – budding greenery, the fresh scent of new beginnings, and the excitement of gathering outside along the Chicago River. Not to mention, this was my first wedding at River […]

Two men embrace and smile by the lakefront at North Avenue Beach with Chicago skyline in the background on a cloudy day

Alex & Mark’s Chicago Lakefront Engagement Session

Alex and Mark are getting married in just a few weeks! Today I’m excited to share their Chicago lakefront engagement session, filled with sunshine, greenery, and ending with a dip in the lake. This session really felt like an ode to summer… and I am so looking forward to continuing the celebration on wedding day! […]

Bride and groom embrace and smile in front of orange floral doors at The Arbory, her veil flowing in the breeze

Early Spring Wedding at The Arbory – Meredith & Matt

This year, my wedding season began with Meredith and Matt’s March wedding at The Arbory. This time of year in Chicago always feels a little unpredictable, and their celebration perfectly captured that transition between winter and spring. We had a mix of spring blooms, longer daylight hours, and even a few surprise snowflakes in the […]

Newlywed couple kisses at their outdoor Firehouse Chicago wedding ceremony as guests watch

K & Frank’s Summer Wedding Frolic at Firehouse Chicago

K and Frank’s Firehouse Chicago wedding last summer has a special place in my heart. I have known these two for many years, dating back to my bartending days! Truly, they are the kind of people who brighten any room – they always bring positive energy, and are simply a joy to be around. They’ve […]

Black and white photo of two women sit ting side by side at a table, holding drinks and looking at the camera inside Clara cocktail bar during their Wicker Park engagement session

Mary & Maggie’s Cocktail Bar Engagement Session at Clara

Chicago summer is in full swing, which means it’s one of the most popular times for engagement photos in the city! Maggie and Mary’s cocktail bar engagement session was the perfect neighborhood date night and slice of summer all in one. These two will tie the knot here in Chicago next January, which made soaking […]