BEST OF 2023: Favorites from this year!
Happy New Year’s Eve, friends! I’m pretty sure I say this every year, but it’s been nearly impossible to choose the Best of 2023 after such an incredible season. Of course, the past 12 months have flown by faster than ever… but looking back has been truly nostalgic!
This year we decided to take a limited number of weddings in order to better serve each and every couple. As a result, I have been able to build up our sister company P&M studio (give us a follow!), as well as say YES to more short-term opportunities (like surprise proposals, my FAVE!). No doubt 2023 would not have been the same without my amazingly talented team: Alexis, Amy Lynn, George, Trevor, Dan, Jess, Nohemi, Chrissy, Kate, and Jeremy. I’m lucky to get to work with such kind, professional, and skilled individuals who want the best for our awesome couples.
Highlights from 2023:
- Number of weddings captured: 33
- Elopements captured: 1
- Engagement sessions: 22
- Surprise proposals: 4 (including my first boat proposal!)
- Wedding films created: 17
- Weddings in my hometown (Milwaukee): 2
- Wedding Day Rainbows: 2 (okay, they were on the same day… but still worth mentioning!)
- Our first wedding with Albanian traditions
- My first Chicago Hot Dog Unity Ceremony
- First celebrity wedding guest
- Countless fur babies and some human babies too
- Got to see multiple former EMP couples at weddings this year!
- Working with some favorite vendors
- Working in some gorgeous new venues as well as some old favorites (list below!)
The images below are a collection of our top favorite moments and portfolio pieces from this year. We are beyond grateful to work with such wonderful couples and be part of your life events! From the bottom of my heart, I’d like to give a gigantic THANK YOU to every couple who trusted us to capture your memories in 2023. We could not be more honored, grateful, and thrilled for you all 🙂
CHEERS to a Happy and Healthy 2024!!!
Featured Venues:
Adler Planetarium / Chicago Athletic Association Hotel / Bridgeport Art Center / Cafe Brauer / Rockwell on the River / Wildman BT / The Gage / Mitchell Park Domes / Fairlie / Renaissance Chicago Downtown / Garfield Park Conservatory / Ovation / The Arbory / Holy Name Cathedral / Pazzo’s / Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool / Biltmore Country Club / Walden / Cindy’s Rooftop / Warehouse 109 / South Branch Tavern & Grille / North Pond / Emil Bach House / Our Lady of Mount Carmel / St. Benedict / Salvage One / Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club / Lincoln Park Conservatory
