September is here, and today I’m throwing it back to one of our favorite September weddings ever. Elaine and Jeremy tied the knot at South Branch Tavern & Grille one year ago this week! We’re thrilled to have been there to capture this happy day… starting with getting ready at the J.W. Marriott and ending […]

Summer 2024 has been one of our busiest seasons to date, and somehow it’s already the end of August! During these last days of summer I can’t help but look back on the year we’ve had so far, and all the happy memories we’ve had the privilege to capture. Today I’m excited to feature Miya […]

Earlier this year, Alexis met up with Elizabeth and Leah for their Chicago Cultural Center engagement session! These two wanted “something that feels vibrant and eclectic” for engagement photos, with a hint of Wes Anderson style. When we started planning their Chicago session for February, we knew we’d need at least one indoor location with […]

Today’s engagement session throwback goes out to Dana and Matt! These two are getting married in exactly ONE MONTH, and I’m super excited to capture their day!! We got to hang out together last fall on one of the most picturesque Chicago evenings, starting with some of their favorite neighborhood spots and ending at the […]

Meagan and Luke are getting married in less than two weeks!! Today I’m throwing it back to their gorgeous Chicago summer engagement session. There’s truly something special about our city in the summertime – ask anyone who’s lived here during all four seasons! In fact, they say that if you visit Chicago during the summer, […]

Today’s post is something of a gran finale: our final session in Italy with Stuart and Lily in Parco Sempione! These two were a treat to photograph… and happen to be wedding photographers themselves (it’s true!). If you’re located in the United Kingdom and in need of a photographer, definitely check out their work! Arco […]

If you’ve been following the Blog for the past week, you’ve already seen a sessions from downtown Milan and Lake Como during the spring Bella Vita Retreat! Today I’m excited to continue with Matthew and Jane’s lovely afternoon session at Museo del 900. If you’re not familiar, this modern art museum in the center of […]

Today I’m wrapping up this week’s Italy feature with Felicia and Dillon’s newlywed sunrise session at Milan Cathedral. Locally known as Duomo di Milano, this iconic location contains over six centuries of history! Tourists are welcome to visit the cathedral during open hours, and guided tours are also available. If you think the photos are […]

Surprise!! Today I’m excited to feature another Italy wedding from the Bella Vita Retreat this spring. If you like what you see and missed yesterday’s post, definitely check go back and check it out! Also worth mentioning: I’m pretty sure this was one of the windiest days on record at the lake (ain’t no thang […]

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to travel to Italy to photograph FIVE styled shoots hosted by Bella Vita Retreats! The retreat took place over three days in April, including a handful of talented photographers from around the world. Besides getting to work alongside other creatives for most of our waking ours, I was […]