Summer Chicago Engagement After Rain – Elissa & Tommy

Tommy and Elissa’s summer Chicago engagement session last month was a highlight of my summer! During a rainy-weather stretch when every other session was getting rescheduled, these two decided to embrace Mother Nature. I’m so happy they did! We met at their home with sweet pup Harlow, and were able to get a few photos […]

Summer Chicago engagement session with Chicago flag mural

Tiki Themed Wedding at Begyle Brewing – Carla & Ben

Carla and Ben’s tropical-themed Begyle Brewing wedding was unique in so many ways. When we first met, they had a pretty clear vision of how they wanted the day to look and feel. After hearing about their unique ideas, I was all in! The countdown to wedding day had already begun 🙂 Carla’s words: “We […]

Chicago bride and groom at their Begyle Brewing wedding ceremony with tropical tiki theme

Surprise Millennium Park Proposal and Serenade – Gabriel & Sueyi

Gabriel’s epic Millennium Park surprise proposal was unlike any other proposal I have captured. When he first described his proposal ideas, so many thoughts ran through my head! How would it work? Would she suspect it? Would we have trouble bringing a karaoke machine into Millennium Park?? He seemed confident that it would all work […]

Man serenades girlfriend in front of Cloud Gate during Millennium Park surprise proposal with karaoke and live brass band

Romantic Summer Engagement Session – Patricia & Tony

September is in full swing, and it seems like yesterday we were enjoying those summer days. Thought I’d reminisce a little with Patricia and Tony’s romantic summer engagement session! The theme for this session might as well have been “Summer Love” – I mean, these two are just adorable together (see below!). Spending the afternoon […]

Romantic Humboldt Park engagement photo after summer rain

Stylish Ivy Room Chicago Wedding – Marker & Lynn

Lynn and Marker’s June Ivy Room Chicago wedding was fashionable, elegant, and overflowing with happy tears. These two were together for a decade before tying the knot, and their wedding was an all-around celebration! The entire day included unique personal touches. For instance, they exchanged heartfelt gifts before the ceremony (note Lynn’s bridal sneakers). Additionally, […]

Romantic photo of bride and groom with ivy wall at their Ivy Room Chicago wedding

Dreamy Sunset Beach Engagement Session – Carly & Paul

What can I say about Carly and Paul? Their dreamy sunset beach engagement session was a reflection of everything they are as a couple: gorgeous, goofy, fun – and SUPER in love. We started our session near North Pond in Lincoln Park. Carly used to live nearby, so they took me on a mini-tour of […]

Chicago sunset beach engagement session at North Avenue Beach

Wisconsin Goodman Community Center Wedding – Alex & Cam

This spring I had the opportunity to visit Wisconsin for Alex & Cam’s Goodman Community Center wedding. These two had been planning their wedding for some time, and it came together beautifully! The Madison venue was the perfect location for their nuptials, and much of the decor was DIY. In fact, Alex folded hundreds of […]

Bride and groom kiss outside their Goodman Community Center wedding in Madison, Wisconsin

Summer in Chicago Neighborhood Engagement Session – Eliza & Patrick

Eliza and Patrick’s engagement session started in their neighborhood – particularly on their street! They love the greenery and summer vibe near their home (can you blame them?!), so we got to play and even had an impromptu dance party! These two were a ton of fun to hang out with!! We headed to Wicker […]

Chicago neighborhood engagement session with colorful Wicker Park mural

Warehouse 109 Wedding Styled Shoot with Jewel Tones and Summer Rain

At the end of May, an incredibly talented group of wedding vendors came together at Warehouse 109 in Plainfield, Illinois. I had the idea for this shoot shortly after learning about the venue, which is now one of my favorites to shoot in! (I’d love to photograph a real wedding here one day – hint, […]

Warehouse 109 wedding with motorcycle wall edgy bride and groom with leather jacket