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.

Cara & Jake’s Summer Wedding at Ovation Chicago

Cara and Jake’s wedding at Ovation last July was one for the books! If I had to pick one wedding from last season that just screamed “Chicago Summer,” this would be it. And if you know anything about Chicago in the summertime, you know that their day was awesome.  Wedding day began with these two […]

Happy bride and groom walk down aisle at the end of their summer Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony

Music Box Theatre Engagement Session – Sarah & Wil

Music Box Theatre Engagement Photos Sarah and Wil are getting married TOMORROW!! Of course, I couldn’t let that happen without featuring their engagement session at Music Box Theatre. I recently met up with these two at the classic Chicago cinema, one of our mutual favorite locations in the city. Fun fact: one of their first […]

A couple sits smiling on a bench by a wooden fence at the Music Box Theatre Garden, decorated with vintage film reels and potted flowers

River Roast Chicago Wedding Featuring Southpaw – Jenny & Daniel

Jenny and Daniel’s March wedding at River Roast Chicago was a celebration of love, classic city charm, and personal touches. The day began with these two getting ready separately at The Westin Chicago River North, followed by a romantic first look along the Chicago River! The bright sunshine helped with the winter temperature… and these […]

Bride and groom stand together at dusk on Chicago Riverwalk outside their River Roast Chicago wedding reception

Marina & Rafael’s Spring Engagement Session at Cuneo Mansion

Marina and Rafael get married in TEN DAYS… and I’m reminiscing on their lovely spring engagement session at Cuneo Mansion! We originally hoped to capture photos with their cats in early spring, so they could be included in their reception decor (of course!). As plans came together, Marina worked some magic in her network and […]

Engaged couple kisses under an ornate archway in the elegant, vintage Cuneo Mansion, surrounded by gold sofas and intricate decor