Allison & Joe’s Ireland-Inspired Summer Cantigny Wedding

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m delighted to share Allison and Joe’s lucky Irish love story! Not only have I known Allison since we were kids (it’s true!), meeting Joe and seeing them together has been an absolute delight. Needless to say, their summer Cantigny wedding day holds a special place in my […]

Bride and groom walk in rose garden with large Oak tree before their summer Cantigny wedding ceremony in Wheaton, Illinois

Bridgeport Art Center Wedding Featuring Live Music – Shana & Matt

Last September, the team had an absolute blast with Shana and Matt at their Bridgeport Art Center wedding! Their wedding just so happened to fall on the 6-year anniversary of the day they met – how cool is that?! These two have the most contagious love and joy… if you don’t believe me, check out […]

Happy bride and groom dance with their guests at Bridgeport Art Center wedding reception featuring live music

Stephanie & Patrick’s Loyola University Wedding at Madonna della Strada

Last September I had the pleasure of capturing Stephanie and Patrick’s Chicago wedding day, starting at the historic Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola University. Both their ceremony and reception locations held much significance to them, having met as students at Loyola years ago! Stephanie’s words: “We are so thrilled to be having our wedding […]

Loyola University wedding ceremony at iconic Madonna della Strada Chapel in Chicago

Colorful Fall Wedding at Blumen Gardens – Jake & Jen

Jake and Jen’s fall Blumen Gardens wedding was one of the most memorable days I’ve ever captured. From our very first meeting, I was so excited to meet these two in person and see their vision come together! As a fellow cat person, theatre person, and former October bride, I knew we’d be a perfect […]

Fun photo of groom lifting bride at their fall Blumen Gardens wedding in Sycamore, Illinois

DIY Space-Themed Wedding at The Adler Planetarium – Alex & Alex

Alex and Alex’s Adler Planetarium wedding last fall was one of my favorites from 2022. If ever there were two people destined to get married in this location, it would be the Alexes! For starters, they are both totally into all things space-related (remember their summer engagement session?!). Much of their wedding decor was inspired […]

Creative photo of bride and groom at their space-themed Adler Planetarium wedding

Joyful Summer Wedding at Walden Chicago – Katherine & Robb

One of the happiest days from 2022 was Katherine and Robb’s wedding at Walden Chicago. Even before their awesome fall engagement session, I had been looking forward to this gorgeous day! Walden is one of Chicago’s newer venues, and just so happens to be down the street from my studio. I was so excited to […]

Fun photo of bride and groom celebrating on rooftop of Walden Chicago with skyline view

Lauren & Ryan’s Destination Wedding at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

In September, I finally got to meet Lauren and Ryan in person for their Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown wedding! They chose Chicago as their wedding destination because of its central location… but also our iconic skyline. I knew that with our mutual love for this city we were going to be a perfect fit! Royal […]

Bride and groom laugh during Royal Sonesta Downtown Chicago wedding ceremony on rooftop terrace

Jackie & Mike’s Awesome Half Acre Brewery Wedding

Jackie and Mike’s Half Acre Brewery wedding was easily one of our highlights from 2022. Half Acre has been my favorite Chicago brewery for years, and I was thrilled when they started hosting weddings! Mike and Jackie live in the neighborhood, and really wanted their wedding to feel unique and personal to them. I was […]

Bride and groom stand under skylight in barrel room at their Chicago Half Acre Brewery wedding

Winter Engagement Session with Chicago Fog – Alana & Philip

Happy 2023, friends!! I’m excited to share Alana and Philip’s Chicago winter engagement session as my first post of the new year. I met these two through Katherine and Robb – you may recognize Philip as a groomsmen in their wedding last summer! These two will wed in North Carolina this June, but wanted to […]

Fun winter engagement photo of couple with Chicago skyline at North Avenue Beach lakefront

BEST OF 2022: Faves from this incredible year!!!

As I sit here writing this post, I just keep thinking about how truly incredible this year has been. No doubt that 2022 has gone by especially fast… I still can’t believe that tomorrow it will be over! I couldn’t be more grateful for all of the couples we had the opportunity to serve, whether […]

Candid photo of wedding party walking in front of Chicago Board of Trade downtown before September wedding reception