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

Vivienne & Zach’s Chicago Sunrise Engagement Session

Chicago Sunrise Engagement One morning last October, I met up with Vivienne and Zach for as the sun was coming up over downtown. Rarely do I get to be in the heart of Michigan Avenue this time of day… but there we were! It’s strange to see the same locations that are so popular for […]

Romantic photo of couple on downtown Chicago bridge during their sunrise engagement session

Joan & JT’s Picturesque Lincoln Park Engagement Featuring Doug

One lovely evening in June, I met up with Joan and JT for their Lincoln Park engagement session! Naturally, they had their pup Doug tag along for photos (shout out to Emily for helping us out)! After a spring full of unpredictable weather, we got lucky with the most beautiful evening in the park. As […]

Engaged couple walks their dog on a bridge in Lincoln Park with Chicago skyline in the background

Michigan Barn Wedding at Être Farms – Jackie & Gabe

This year, I got to kick off the summer season with Jackie and Gabe’s Memorial Day weekend wedding at Être Farms! Their wedding happened to be my first at this gorgeous St. Joseph venue, and it did not disappoint. Être is a family-run business, created specifically for weddings (and with photography in mind)! From the […]

Film photo of outdoor wedding ceremony at Être Farms with seated guests, trees flanking each side, and a couple under a custom chuppah beneath a clear blue sky

Spring Destination Wedding at Chicago Winery – Michell & Trevor

The Godfrey Hotel Wedding Photos Michell and Trevor’s Chicago Winery wedding this spring was an absolute pleasure to capture. The day began in style at The Godfrey Hotel, just a short walk from the venue. These two got ready separately with their wedding parties, before sharing a sweet first look on the hotel terrace! Michell […]

Wedding ceremony at Chicago Winery with the bride and groom at the front of the space, surrounded by guests and floral decorations

Cafe Brauer Wedding with Irish and Jewish Traditions – Brigid & Matt

Brigid and Matthew’s Lincoln Park wedding day was truly a pleasure to capture… and so very them. After getting engaged exactly one year prior (on their anniversary), they were lucky enough to snag the same date at Cafe Brauer this year! Not only that: their home is within walking distance to the venue, as you […]

Creative black and white portrait of bride and groom holding each other and smiling on a bridge in Lincoln Park with the bride's flowing veil and the Chicago skyline in the background

Oak Park Engagement Featuring Frank Lloyd Wright House – Yan & Jimmy

A Stroll Through the Frank Lloyd Wright District Yan and Jimmy’s Oak Park engagement session was like stepping into the first chapter of their love story. These two first explored this neighborhood early in their relationship, wandering the historic streets and touring the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Returning for their engagement photos felt […]

A couple stands close together, kissing in front of a large, brown house with green lawn and trees—capturing their Oak Park engagement.