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

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