Lakeview Chicago Neighborhood Engagement – Libby & Avi

Libby and Avi’s Lakeview neighborhood engagement session last month was such a blast! These two got engaged on Leap Day at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, and then moved in together shortly afterward. Of course, that also means Chicago’s Stay at Home Order was implemented around the same time. Consequently, Libby and Avi began to spend […]

Chicago Lakeview neighborhood engagement photo under CTA tracks

Romantic Summer Engagement in Chicago – Claire & Mark

Claire and Mark’s romantic summer engagement session was one my first sessions since March. As you can imagine, I couldn’t have been more excited to be pick up my camera again! We met at their West Loop home on a gorgeous June evening, perfect weather for photos. After a stroll around the block with adorable […]

Romantic summer engagement photo at couple's home with Chicago skyline

Lincoln Square Chicago Neighborhood Engagement – Caitlin & Brett

I will never forget Caitlin and Brett’s Lincoln Square engagement session. After months of staying at home, and countless postponed weddings and sessions, I was beyond excited to pick up my camera again! Caitlin and Brett were the first couple I got to photograph since March. Besides a few minor adjustments (i.e. my first masked […]

Romantic Lincoln Square engagement photo with gazebo at Welles Park

Firehouse Chicago Wedding and Summer Garden Party

Summer is HERE!! Although the world has changed a bit since last July, I’m all about reliving those precious summer memories. One of my favorites is E&A’s lovely Firehouse Chicago wedding! From their colorful DIY decor to the unicorn bubble favors, every detail was intentional. I loved seeing their vision for a backyard summer garden […]

Couple holds hands in front of Firehouse Chicago wedding venue

Intimate Candlelight Wedding at The Joinery Chicago – Mary Ann & Jordan

Mary Ann & Jordan’s fall wedding at The Joinery Chicago was an absolute pleasure to be a part of. From the beginning, they had envisioned an intimate, candlelit evening surrounded by friends and family. These two planned their entire wedding themselves, working with local vendors and even incorporating some DIY aspects. I loved seeing their […]

Star-Themed Ravenswood Event Center Wedding – Alyssa & Larry

Alyssa and Larry’s September Ravenswood Event Center wedding was a highlight of 2019! After getting to know these two during their summer Engagement Session, I was so excited for them to tie the knot. They planned their entire wedding themselves, incorporating the most unique DIY details! In fact, the (delicious) desserts were homemade by Larry!! […]

Chicago Ravenswood Event Center wedding ceremony in Atrium

Five Reasons to Have a Micro Wedding (Pandemic or Not!)

It’s a COVID-19 world, and I’m blogging on Sunday! After spending another would-be wedding weekend at home, I decided to write an ode to “Micro” weddings. Understandably, many couples have decided to postpone their big wedding plans for brighter days ahead. Others, however, are opting to keep their original dates… with a few minor tweaks! […]

Happy bride and groom jump with joy after their downtown Chicago elopement

Nancy & Wade’s Tuesday Wedding at North Pond Restaurant

Nancy and Wade’s fall North Pond Restaurant wedding was an intimate, joy-filled evening. These two tied the knot on a Tuesday in November, two days before Thanksgiving! The date was no accident: Nancy and Wade chose to marry on what would have been Nancy’s parents’ 60th anniversary. In fact, Wade’s parents were wed the same […]

North Pond Chicago wedding photo of bride and groom's sparkler exit with guests

Taylor & Drew’s Winter Wedding at Renaissance Chicago Downtown

Ever since Taylor & Drew got engaged, I had been looking forward to their winter Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding. It’s true! I first heard from Drew in fall 2018, when he was planning his perfect surprise proposal over Thanksgiving weekend. Lucky me: I got to be there for the moment, meet Taylor, and capture it […]

Bride and groom in front of CHICAGO Theatre on State Street at their Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding

Anj & Bo’s New York City Elopement at the High Line

In October, I was lucky enough to join Anj and Bo for their New York City elopement just days before they moved to China. These two chose to elope at sunrise on the High Line, one of my favorite places in NYC! Anj and Bo resided in Chelsea at the time, within walking distance of […]

Sunrise New York City elopement on The High Line in Manhattan