Black and white photo of smiling couple during forest preserve engagement

Romantic Spring Engagement at Ryerson Woods – Annie & Luke

Get ready for true romance, nostalgia, and the sweetest pups you ever did see! Annie and Luke’s forest preserve engagement session this spring began at their home, a short drive from Ryerson Woods. I met these two and the newest members of their fam, Kain and Ava, on a lovely May evening. We had a […]

Chicago fall engagement photo of couple laughing in Lincoln Park

Katherine & Robb’s Chicago Fall Engagement Session

Today we’re throwing it back to Katherine and Robb’s epic Chicago fall engagement session! These two are getting married in ONE WEEK (!!!), so I thought this would be the perfect way to start the countdown 🙂 I met Katherine and Robb downtown on a beautiful November afternoon. We started near the Wrigley Building and […]

Romantic photo of bride and groom kissing in canyon with vintage veil flowing in the wind at Starved Rock State Park

1970’s Theme Wedding at Starved Rock Lodge – Rachel & Jesse

Rachel and Jesse’s Starved Rock Lodge wedding this spring was one I’ll never forget! For starters, my photographer brain goes wild every time I visit Starved Rock State Park. But more than that, it was the absolute perfect location for Jesse and Rachel to tie the knot! When I first heard from these two, they […]

Couple walks their dog in front of local deli during neighborhood engagement session

Emily & Justin’s Chicago Neighborhood Engagement Featuring Huey the Dog

One of my favorite trends over the past few years is a good old-fashioned neighborhood engagement session. I began receiving more requests for these in 2020, after the popular front porch sessions offered by many photographers around the country. And – I couldn’t think of a better way to showcase your life and personality as […]

Romantic Bay View engagement photo at Milwaukee lakefront

Spring Milwaukee Engagement in Bay View – Laura & Ben

Last month I got to visit my hometown Milwaukee for Laura and Ben’s Bay View engagement session! These two have been engaged for almost four years (it’s true!)… so it was about time they got in front of my camera together! After cancelling their original 2020 wedding date, I was so happy when they rescheduled […]

Alice Millar Chapel wedding ceremony with colorful stained glass window in Evanston, Illinois

Destination Evanston Wedding at Alice Millar Chapel – Allison & Jason

Allison and Jason’s Alice Millar Chapel wedding last fall was one I’ll never forget. Originally scheduled for October 2020, these two made the difficult decision to postpone their festivities until the following year. However, minutes after my arrival, I quickly learned that they were legally married in Florida on their original date! I was so […]

Romantic Chicago brewery engagement photo in Barrel Room at Dovetail Brewing

Chicago Brewery Engagement in the Rain – Claire & Andrew

I’m so happy I got to hang out with Claire and Andrew last month! These two were truly a treat in front of the camera, and didn’t even flinch when rain was in the forecast. And yes, it did rain! Even though most couples don’t wish for rain in their wedding or engagement photos, this […]

Just married bride and groom walk down aisle after Loft Lucia rooftop wedding ceremony

Erica & Sam’s September Loft Lucia Wedding

It’s hard to believe, but Erica and Sam’s intimate Loft Lucia wedding last year was not how they’d originally envisioned their wedding day. When I first heard from these two, they told me of their summer engagement at home, their “pride and joy” Bernese Mountain Dog Olaf, and destination wedding plans in Italy. At that […]

Romantic Chicago engagement photo at night with downtown city lights on Wacker Drive

Romantic Chicago Engagement Session at Night – Juliette & Matt

Juliette and Matt’s romantic Chicago engagement session last summer was one for the books! When I first heard from these two, they were recently engaged and wanted to celebrate with photos in our great city at night. Of course, I was on board! Matt and Juliette had been together for over a decade, and were […]

Just married grooms walk down the aisle after wedding ceremony at The Dalcy Chicago

Michael & Nick’s Fashionable Fall Wedding at The Dalcy

Last fall, I was honored to capture Nick and Michael’s joyful wedding day at The Dalcy! This was my first wedding at the gorgeous West Loop venue, and believe me, it did not disappoint. In fact, Michael is on staff at The Dalcy and Aba – which made this day extra special!! Of course, the […]

Candid photo of Wisconsin wedding party walking outside of Milwaukee Art Museum for summer lakefront wedding

Marie & Jay’s Summer Wedding at Milwaukee War Memorial Center

Marie & Jay’s Milwaukee War Memorial Center wedding last summer was one I’ll never forget! For starters, they were already married (surprise!)… which made finally getting to celebrate even more special. This happened to be my first hometown wedding since 2019, so I was extra pumped! I met Marie and Jay (aka John) at their […]

Candid photo of bride and groom walking outside at their fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding

Funky Fall Wedding at Chevy Chase Country Club – Matt & Carly

Last November, Carly and Matt tied the knot at Chevy Chase Country Club – and it was one of our most memorable weddings of 2021. From our very first conversation, I knew their wedding was going to be a blast! Their love story began with Tinder swipes, waiting outside a train station in frigid weather, […]