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

Ten Year Chicago Vow Renewal – Kenley & Adam

Kenley and Adam’s vow renewal ceremony this month was one of the most unique sessions I’ve ever photographed. And not just because it was my first vow renewal. On the foggiest day in June, ten years after their wedding day, we met at Clark Chapel in Hyde Park to celebrate their marriage. Adam and Kenley […]

Chicago vow renewal at Buckingham Fountain

Summer Bridal Fashion Shoot with Jenny Yoo Chicago

Who doesn’t love a Chicago rooftop in the summertime?! I was so excited when Julia of Julia Simone Makeup asked me to be a part of this summer bridal fashion shoot. We started and ended on a River North rooftop, traveling to some fun urban scenes in between. (Ever seen a jaywalking bride? Keep scrolling!) […]

bridal fashion shoot on Chicago rooftop with Jenny Yoo Collection Chicago

Chicago Museum Campus Engagement Session – Melissa & Anand

Melissa and Anand’s Museum Campus engagement session took place on one of our first true spring days. The weather had been cool and rainy all week, and then all of a sudden we got a gorgeous sunny day! There’s no doubt all of Chicago was itching to be outside, and we were no exception. We […]

Chicago couple's Museum Campus engagement session at dusk with tree blossoms