Spring Wisconsin Wedding at Mercantile Hall – Alissa & Mel

Alissa and Melissa’s spring Mercantile Hall wedding could not have been more beautiful, in every sense of the word! These two had been planning their wedding since late 2019, after their separate proposals to each other. When their day finally arrived, everyone was ready to celebrate! We got lucky with sunny spring skies and perfect […]

Candid summer Chicago engagement photo in Lincoln Park with honeycomb structure

Julia & Dan’s Summer Chicago Engagement Session

Julia and Dan’s summer Chicago engagement session was one for the books! Not only did we get lucky with perfect July weather, these two officially tied the knot less than two weeks later! I knew Dan from my theatre days in Chicago – he actually acted in a play I directed years ago (it’s true!). […]

Epic night photo of bride and groom with their custom marquee at Joe's Live Rosemont wedding

Joe’s Live Rosemont Wedding – Tammi & Mike

Hello, friends! It’s been a while since I featured a wedding on the Blog, and I’ve got SO MANY to share!! Today I’m showcasing Tammi and Mike’s Joe’s Live Rosemont wedding from May. I got to kick off my spring season with these two, and it couldn’t have been a more memorable day! Tammi found […]

Montrose Harbor engagement photo with puppy on Lake Michigan pier

Montrose Harbor Engagement at Sunrise – Shawn & Terrence

I had such a lovely time with Terrence and Shawn for their Montrose Harbor engagement session last month! I met these two at sunrise with their sweet pup, Clover for some photos at the lakefront with that gorgeous morning light. You may have noticed that most engagement sessions are scheduled around sunset… but if you’re […]

West Loop engagement photo of couple smiling in front of colorful wall

West Loop Engagement Session and Mural Tour – Alex & Jack

Last month I had the pleasure of hanging out with Alex and Jack for their colorful West Loop engagement session. These two have been together for over a decade, and originally planned to tie the knot in 2020. Needless to say, it was exciting to finally meet in person! In fact, with everything that’s changed […]

Romantic South Loop engagement photo of couple kissing with Chicago skyline

Dreamy South Loop Engagement with Skyline and Puppy – Jessika & Matthew

Jessika and Matthew’s spring South Loop engagement session was a dream! These two were such a treat to have in front of my camera… not to mention I made a new puppy friend, Nala! This sweet lady has the brightest eyes and an adorable puppy-dog face, Jess and Matt are absolutely smitten with her. I’m […]

Iconic Chicago engagement photo on staircase at the Art Institute of Chicago

Jolene & Will’s Iconic Chicago Engagement Session

When I first started talking with Jolene and Will, it was clear that iconic Chicago locations were a priority for wedding and engagement photos. Naturally, downtown Chicago was the place to start! I met these two on a Monday afternoon at the Art Institute of Chicago. We got to play in the gardens for a […]

Cantigny engagement photo of couple with Willow Tree in golden hour light

Lauren & Eric’s Spring Engagement at Cantigny Park

Lauren and Eric’s spring Cantigny engagement session last month was a breeze! Coincidentally, they live super close to this picturesque park… so naturally we had to take advantage for our session! It had been a while since I’d traveled outside of the city, let alone visited the park. As you can see, the scenery did […]

Happy couple stare into each other eyes on 606 path during Wicker Park engagement session

Wicker Park Engagement and First Date Nostalgia – Kaitlyn & John

Kaitlyn and John’s Wicker Park engagement session was dreamy, eventful, and nostalgic, to say the least! Ever since our first conversation, we had a pretty solid game plan for what the evening would entail. These two met while playing softball in Lincoln Park, and their first date was soon to follow. The date sounded so […]

Chicago spring engagement photo at lakefront with skyline view

Chicago Spring Engagement with Blooms and Beers – Hannah & Keith

Last month I got to hang out with Hannah and Keith for their Chicago spring engagement session! I met these two at Burwood Tap in Lincoln Park – the place where they had their very first date! If you haven’t been to this classic Chicago dive, it’s definitely worth a visit. After a couple Bell’s […]

Local couple gets puppy kisses in spring garden during their downtown Chicago engagement session

Formal Chicago Engagement Session with Pup – Maddy & Max

At the end of April, I finally had a chance to hang out with Maddy and Max! I met these two at their downtown home for formal Chicago engagement photos with their pup, Frank 🙂 We went for a stroll around some favorite spots in their neighborhood – including the tulip garden outside their building! […]

Romantic downtown spring engagement photo with Chicago skyline at lakefront

Alison & Kevin’s Romantic Downtown Spring Engagement Session

Alison and Kevin’s downtown spring engagement session was romantic, dreamy, and most of all: FUN!! These two were a breeze to have in front of my camera, and we got to visit some favorite Chicago photo locations. Spring came early this year (well, early for Chicago, that is!)… and I can not get enough of […]