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

Alex & Ilya’s Intimate Rooftop Wedding at Lacuna Lofts

Alex and Ilya’s summer rooftop wedding at Lacuna Lofts was one of the highlights of my year. When I first heard from these two, they told me of their plans to have an intimate ceremony on the venue’s rooftop, immediately followed by a BIG party with all of their family and friends. Well, I happen […]

Just married bride and groom smile on rooftop with Chicago skyline at Lacuna Lofts in Pilsen

Megan & Jack’s Destination Chicago Wedding at ROOF on theWit

This year I got to kick off Memorial Day weekend with Megan and Jack’s wedding at ROOF on theWit! These two were an absolute delight to spend the day with, and – in their words – so obviously “obsessed” with one another 🙂 They traveled from Wisconsin to tie the knot in the middle of […]

Bride and groom smile outside of Chicago Theater at their downtown wedding at ROOF on theWit

Liz & Eric’s Romantic Winter Wedding at The Drake Oak Brook

As this incredible year comes to an end, I’m beginning to feel nostalgic for Liz and Eric’s January wedding at The Drake Oak Brook hotel! Being based in the Midwest, I don’t get to photograph a lot of winter weddings. But when I first heard from these two, they were thrilled to kick off 2022 […]

Jen & Steve’s Downtown Chicago Library Wedding at 190 S. LaSalle

This summer, I had the honor of photographing Jen and Steve’s Downtown Chicago wedding at The Library at 190 S. LaSalle. This was my first time inside the venue, and it did not disappoint! The entire day was bursting with love for these two, and I’m so happy to have been a part of it. […]

Romantic photo of bride and groom kissing on Riverwalk before Chicago library wedding reception at 190 S. LaSalle

Fall Wisconsin Engagement at Bridle Barn and Gardens – Alex & John

Last month I had the pleasure of traveling to my home state for Alex and John’s fall Wisconsin engagement session! Besides getting to meet these two in person, I was extra excited to check out Bridle Barn & Gardens. The Bridle Barn has been in Alex’s family for decades, and just so happens to be […]

Candid photo of two grooms walking during their Wisconsin engagement session at Bridle Barn and Gardens