Colorful Chicago Engagement Session in Lincoln Park – Sam & Eric

Sam and Eric’s spring Chicago engagement session was a fantastic way to start my season. The trees were just beginning to bud after our (extremely long/never-ending) winter, and daffodils were making their annual debut in Lincoln Park. Sam’s colorful spring dress was the perfect addition to our session – and as you can see, she […]

Chicago engagement session at Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park

Great Central Brewing Company Wedding Styled Shoot

A few weeks ago I met with a handful of Chicago vendors for what turned into a super fun, super-chic bridal shoot at Great Central Brewing Company. If you don’t know this place, definitely check it out! The tap room is a gorgeous, naturally-lit space with exposed brick and taps from several Chicago-area breweries. And […]

Fun photo of two brides holding hands at Great Central Brewing Company wedding styled shoot

Wisconsin Wedding Styled Shoot + Rad Photographers Retreat

A couple of weeks ago (just before that seasonably appropriate Midwestern snow storm) I traveled to Waupaca, Wisconsin for my first Rad Photographers Retreat. These few days were filled with education, friendship, delicious food (thank you, Sulten Belly!!), and a killer Wisconsin wedding styled shoot! Each day the schedule included guest speakers and relaxing activities like […]

Wisconsin wedding styled shoot at Waupaca barn in fall field with wind blowing dress

Chicago Spring Engagement Session – Carla & Ben

Ben and Carla’s mid-March engagement session was technically not a spring engagement session. BUT we were lucky enough to get a fluke 50+ degree day, which is more seasonable than our actual spring has been so far! The goal was to enjoy the morning together while gaining inspiration for their tiki-themed wedding in July. That being […]

Chicago spring engagement session in Aroid House at Garfield Park Conservatory

Tropical Inspired Crystal Gardens Wedding Styled Shoot at Navy Pier

Last month I had the privilege of participating in Styled Shoots Across America‘s Chicago shoot at Navy Pier Crystal Gardens. Photographing a Crystal Gardens wedding is an absolute dream – just look at this place!! While the weather outside still hadn’t reached “spring,” we had all the tropical vibes to ourselves 🙂 An incredibly talented […]

Crystal Gardens wedding portrait of bride and groom under fountain

Nighttime Chicago Fashion Editorial in Chinatown – Megan Mia

The Chicago fashion scene is, admittedly, not one I follow closely. I’m always up for photographing new things, and had in fact been looking for some inspiration when I ran into my old classmate Megan in January! Megan and I actually met in photography class back in the day – we were both students studying […]

Chicago fashion shoot with local plus size model in Chinatown

Cancun, Mexico Destination Wedding at Villa del Palmar – Justin & Lani

Justin and Lani’s Cancun destination wedding day in November was a MUCH anticipated event. After their January engagement session in Chicago, I was so excited to travel to Mexico with them! In addition to completely adoring each other, their chemistry is undeniable. I knew their wedding was going to be good!! Cancun Destination Wedding Family […]

Just married bride and groom walk through rose petal toss at their Cancun destination wedding ceremony in Mexico

Madison Wedding at Overture Center for the Arts – Katie & Eric

It’s always a treat visiting Wisconsin for weddings, and Katie and Eric’s Madison wedding day was one for the books! It was a seasonable October Saturday with rain in the forecast from morning to night. By some stroke of luck the weather gods smiled, and the downpour stopped JUST in time for photos! It was […]

Wisconsin bride and groom kiss on Capitol steps before their Madison wedding at Overture Center for the Arts

Chicago Home Couples Maternity Session – Saba & Faraz

In January I met Saba and Faraz at their home in River North for an intimate and emotional couples maternity session. There is no doubt that these two are so, so excited to become parents this spring! They wanted photos to announce this incredible time in their lives, and to capture their excitement in the […]

intimate couples maternity session in Chicago home

Romantic City Winery Chicago Wedding – Nicole & Jason

Nicole and Jason’s City Winery Chicago wedding was everything they’d hoped it would be: a cozy, intimate affair surrounded by their favorite people. These two were so excited to finally marry each other when the day arrived! The winery’s Barrel Room was the perfect setting for a romantic candlelit ceremony. We were lucky enough to […]

Romantic City Winery Chicago wedding by candlelight in the Barrel Room