Stephanie & Jimmy’s Dreamy Sunset Chicago Engagement Session

One gorgeous September evening, I met up with Stephanie and Jimmy downtown for their romantic Chicago engagement session. It happened to be Friday the 13th… AND a full moon. The superstitious population were just waiting for something to go wrong. Lucky for us, all signs pointed to a picture perfect engagement session! Jimmy loves Chicago […]

Gorgeous Chicago engagement session at sunset with skyline

Stylish Cheney Mansion Wedding – Lauren & Brit

One lovely day in June, I was lucky enough to capture Lauren and Brit’s intimate Cheney Mansion wedding in Oak Park. Festivities were held on a Friday evening, instantly allowing for a more cozy, intimate feel. The couple got ready separately, and their gorgeous first look took place on the mansion’s outdoor garden path. One […]

Bride and groom in greenhouse at their June Cheney Mansion wedding

Wisconsin Wedding at Silver Spring Golf Club – Melanie & Brad

Melanie & Brad’s Wisconsin Silver Spring Golf Club wedding was as lovely as could be. With thunderstorms in the forecast, we got lucky with one of the first gorgeous spring days this year! Sun was shining, flowers were in bloom, and these two could not have been happier in love. After planning this day for […]

Romantic photo of bride and groom on bride at sunset during their Silver Spring Golf Club wedding

Surprise Elopement at Chicago’s City Hall – Katy & Justin

Around this time last year, Katy and Justin began planning their surprise elopement. When I first heard from Katy, I knew we’d be a great fit! These two wanted something simple but fun for their wedding day, surrounded by their closest loved ones. I’m a sucker for non-traditional wedding choices, and eager to capture a […]

Bride and groom at Cook County Marriage Court for their surprise Chicago elopement

Intimate West Loop Wedding at Brique Chicago – Catherine & Steven

Catherine and Steven are some of the kindest, most wonderful people you will meet. Both of them so obviously head-over-heels for each other, they made my job a breeze! I’ll admit I had been eagerly anticipating this day since our quirky engagement session last summer (Skee-Ball and Bride of Chucky dolls?? Come ON!). Their intimate […]

Intimate West Loop wedding photo at Brique Chicago

Romantic Chicago Engagement Session – Tiantian & John

Earlier this month, I was fortunate enough to spend an evening with Tiantian and John during their downtown Chicago engagement session. These two are as adorable as can be… and an absolutely stunning couple! Tiantian just so happens to be a professional model (surprised?? Me neither), and by the end of our session I was […]

Summer downtown Chicago engagement session on State Street with city lights

LeAnne & Jeff’s Friday the 13th Wedding and Live Karaoke

LeAnne & Jeff’s Friday the 13th wedding day was an absolute blast! When I first heard from LeAnne, I knew we were going to be a great fit. She described her and Jeff’s relationship with eloquence and detail – mentioning how he “had been shamelessly flirting” with her since they first met! She eventually agreed […]

Chicago couple's Friday the 13th wedding at Viper Alley

Lincoln Park Engagement Session with Surprise Fog – Erica & Eric

Erica and Eric’s Lincoln Park engagement session took place on a beautiful evening earlier this month. We started outside of Cafe Brauer and made our way along the Nature Boardwalk down to the lake! These two often ride bikes through Lincoln Park, so we stopped at some familiar spots (and of course, the skyline!). We […]

Foggy summer Lincoln Park engagement session in Chicago

Christmas in Chicago: Tommy & Elissa’s December Loft Wedding

Having a winter wedding in Chicago takes some courage. Weather is especially unpredictable, daylight is limited, and outdoor ceremony locations are off-limits. But for Elissa and Tommy, the decision was an easy one! Tommy proposed on Christmas morning, and they chose to relive that magic by tying the knot the following holiday season. Christmas Theme […]

Romantic photo of bride and groom kissing with snowfall at their winter Gallery 1028 wedding