Chicago Riverboat Engagement Session – Jenn & TJ

Crossing my fingers as I say this, but spring is in full swing, Chicago! Which means, if you’re into embracing the outdoors, boating season has BEGUN 🙂 To celebrate, I’m excited to share Jenn & TJ’s Chicago riverboat engagement session from last fall. Jenn and TJ live in my neighborhood with their adorable rescue pup, […]

Chicago Riverboat engagement photo of couple with champagne

Chicago Cultural Center Civil Ceremony and Duck Inn Reception – Katelyn & Corbin

When Katelyn and Corbin told me they were planning a Chicago Cultural Center civil ceremony, I was so excited! Elopements and smaller wedding ceremonies are always my favorite to capture, and theirs was no exception. If you’re not familiar, the Chicago Cultural Center dedicates one Saturday every month to civil ceremonies for ten lucky couples. […]

Bride and groom at Art Institute of Chicago gardens after Cultural Center civil ceremony

Jen & Pete’s West Loop Restaurant Wedding at NellcĂ´te

Jen and Pete’s West Loop restaurant wedding was one big, happy celebration. If you didn’t know, getting married at a Chicago restaurant has its perks! Most can accommodate both ceremony and reception, the spaces are always unique, and – bonus! – the food is guaranteed to be delicious! Jen and Pete decided on NellcĂ´te for […]

Chicago bride and groom at their fall West Loop restaurant wedding

Surprise Chicago Proposal at Harold Washington Library – Alex & John

One Friday afternoon last month, I met a very excited John in the Winter Garden at Harold Washington Library. Spring was officially making an appearance, and as a result: it was time to propose! John put so much thought into the way he was going to ask Alex to marry him – and the anticipation was […]

Romantic Harold Washington Library engagement session

Traditional Hawaiian Wedding at Kualoa Ranch – Emy & Kamalu

Emy & Kamalu’s October Kualoa Ranch wedding was an experience I’ll never forget. More of a traditional Hawaiian wedding than the previous day in Waikiki, their celebration included luau dancers, traditional island cuisine, and ceremonial fire dancing (it was awesome!!). The entire event took place at stunning Moli’i Gardens – an otherworldly location equal to […]

Romantic photo of bride and groom with palm trees at sunset during their Kualoa Ranch wedding in Hawaii

Hawaii Destination Wedding at Hyatt Regency Waikiki – Amy & Venh

This past October, I had the opportunity to photograph my first Hawaii destination wedding! Local photographer Kay Salera booked me as her 2nd shooter for TWO weddings, and I was more than thrilled. Despite some hiccups in my travel plans, I finally landed in Oahu and headed straight to Hyatt Regency Waikiki. The weather was […]

Bride and groom kiss after their Hawaii destination wedding ceremony at Hyatt Regency Waikiki

West Loop Wedding at Herbarium – Sarah & Jonathan

Sarah and Jonathan’s fall West Loop wedding at Herbarium was a most unique celebration. From the artisan favors crafted by their families, to the DIY origami invitation, every detail was intentional. One of my favorite details was Sarah’s custom manicure! It perfectly matched the venue’s wallpaper. How cool is that?! Similarly, Sarah and Jon borrowed […]

Bride and groom's first dance under string lights at intimate Bad Hunter Herbarium wedding

Snowy UIC Engagement Session (Featuring Cute Kittens!) – Amanda & Jon

Amanda and Jon’s snowy, romantic UIC engagement session was no accident. The day we first met, they described their vision for nighttime engagement photos on campus in the snow! As you might guess, this took lots of weather-watching, coordination, and a couple last-minute reschedules. But to our luck: one February evening, we finally made it […]

Chicago couple's UIC engagement session on a snowy evening at their alma mater

Romantic Evanston Wedding at Halim Time and Glass Museum – Carly & Paul

Carly and Paul’s September Halim Museum wedding was a unique and romantic evening. After their dreamy summer engagement session, I could not wait to photograph these two on their wedding day! Talk about L-O-V-E, Carly and Paul just radiate when they’re together 🙂 Paul proposed in January of last year, and – get this – […]

Chicago bride and groom kiss in stained glass gallery at Evanston Halim Time and Glass Museum wedding

Japan to Chicago: Risa & Kohei’s Pre-Wedding Adventure

Six months ago, Risa and Kohei traveled all the way from Japan for their Chicago destination pre-wedding photos. Kohei’s brother lives in the area, so they decided to tie in a family visit as well! This was their first time in our city, and as you’ll see: we had a blast!! Perfectly coordinated, they arrived […]

Couple travels from Japan for Chicago destination wedding photo with skyline at Adler Planetarium