Bride and groom pose on a path outside Markree Castle, surrounded by green lawns and trees

Markree Castle Wedding Editorial on Digital + Film

Our second day in Ireland as part of the Intrigue Retreat was just as incredible as the first. After our moody Ireland wedding editorial the previous evening, the floral team were up early working on the main event design. The magic they created inside and outside the castle walls was more impressive than I could […]

A bride and groom smile at each other, seated at a candlelit table decorated with red flowers inside Markree Castle

Moody Ireland Wedding Editorial at Markree Castle

In November, I had the opportunity to visit Ireland for an international floral retreat hosted by Intrigue Designs, Kay’s Flower School and The Flower Shed. The retreat consisted of three days of touring the Irish countryside, photographing landscapes, couples in love, and endless cascading florals. This post is dedicated to our first Ireland wedding editorial […]

Newlywed couple walks down the aisle in the bright Lincoln Park Conservatory wedding greenhouse as guests cheer and clap around them

Mike & Katie’s Joyful Lincoln Park Conservatory Wedding

Last fall, I had the honor of photographing Mike and Katie’s intimate Lincoln Park Conservatory wedding. These two have been a pleasure to get to know, and I was so excited to finally celebrate with them! After their romantic Lincoln Park engagement session the previous October, I had been eagerly anticipating their day.  That morning, […]

Engaged couple holding hands and walking their dog by Lake Michigan at Diversey Harbor, with the Chicago skyline in the background

Downtown Chicago Summer Engagement Featuring Marty the Pup – Meredith & Matt

Meredith and Matt are getting married in 10 DAYS!! I’m kicking off the countdown with their classic Chicago summer engagement session. Downtown Chicago Engagement I met these two outside the Wrigley building, one of my favorite downtown photo locations. Meredith’s was perfect for twirling, so of course we had to practice some dance moves! We […]

Candid photo of bride and groom smiling at each other on the grounds of Viceroy Sugar Beach resort, bride holding a bright bouquet

St. Lucia Wedding Editorial at Viceroy Sugar Beach

Our December editorial shoot at Viceroy Sugar Beach lived in my head for many months before it came to life. Fun fact: this was the first wedding editorial that I conceptualized, planned, and organized (with the help of other creative partners, of course) outside of Chicago. The idea was born from my past experiences at […]

Newlywed couple dances barefoot on the shore at Viceroy Sugar Beach at sunset

Alex & Cameron’s Destination Honeymoon Session at Viceroy Sugar Beach

Only a few days after Alex and Cameron tied the knot in St. Lucia in December, I met up with them on their honeymoon at Viceroy Sugar Beach! As you can imagine, they couldn’t have been happier – and I was so excited to capture that joy on camera. My favorite thing about this session […]

First kiss at The Joinery Chicago wedding under skylight with guests applauding in white loft venue

September Wedding at The Joinery with Chinese Traditions – Yan & Jimmy

Yan and Jimmy’s September wedding at The Joinery was filled with calm energy and overwhelming joy. If you remember from their spring Oak Park engagement session, these two could not be more in love… and it shows! Nohemi and I were super excited to see these two again and capture the celebration.  Yan got ready […]

A couple smiles at each other while standing by a river, with city buildings in the background, capturing a romantic Dublin engagement moment

Dublin City Centre Engagement Session – Sarah & Brian

One of my favorite memories from last fall was Sarah and Brian’s Dublin engagement session! You may recognize these two from Lisa & Colm’s August wedding at The Arbory… they were part of Colm’s crew who traveled to Chicago from Ireland. I was so excited to meet up with these two again for photos in […]

Blsck and white photo of bride and groom walking down the aisle smiling after their Wildman BT wedding ceremony with guests applauding and the bride holds bouquet up in celebration

Jen & Sean’s 1920’s-Themed Wedding at Wildman BT

A Jazz Era Celebration Jen and Sean’s September wedding at Wildman BT felt like a glamorous 1920’s party brought to life. Guests arrived in their best Jazz Era fashion, and the entire day carried that vintage sparkle. The theme was came as no surprise – if you’ll remember from their Garfield Park Conservatory engagement session, these […]

A groom dips his bride for a kiss in an elegant hall with golden trees and marble floors at The Four Seasons Chicago

Elana & Michael’s Elegant Fall Wedding at The Four Seasons Chicago

Elana and Michael’s elegant fall wedding at The Four Seasons Chicago was one of the highlights of our 2025 season. I was so excited to see these two and capture the magic at this iconic Chicago location! We arrived at the hotel on the most beautiful, sunny fall day, with clear views of the city […]

Portrait of stylish bride and groom outside their Markree Castle wedding celebration in Sligo, Ireland

BEST OF 2025: A year of travel, growth, and new experiences.

Happy New Year’s Eve, friends!! I can hardly believe how quickly the past twelve months have flown by… but here we are. Somehow I find myself a little extra nostalgic this year – maybe it’s the connections we’ve formed, the families we’ve been welcomed into, or the inevitable effects of the holiday season. Whatever the […]

Bride and groom walk down the aisle after their rooftop wedding ceremony at Lacuna Lofts, guests applauding and the Chicago skyline in the background

Fionna & Brendan’s Colorful September Wedding Day at Lacuna Lofts

Fionna and Brendan’s Lacuna Lofts wedding in September felt like a warm love letter to Chicago. Not only was their day a pleasure to capture, we got lucky with perfect (I mean perfect) Chicago weather. The day featured good vibes all around, which set the tone for the rest of the day. Truly, I had […]