Romantic photo of stylish bride and groom on steps of Museo del Novecento in Milan

Downtown Milan Wedding Photos at Museo del Novecento

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 […]

Romantic black and white photo of bride and groom in front of Milan Cathedral after Italy destination wedding

Destination Wedding Portrait Session at Sunrise – Duomo di Milano

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 […]

Bride and groom sit in wooden boat on Lake Como, Italy after their historic Villa Pizzo wedding ceremony

Historic Villa Pizzo Wedding – Lake Como, Italy

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 […]

Romantic photo of bride and groom with red Vespa after their destination Lake Como elopement in Italy

Lake Como, Italy Destination Elopement

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 […]

Romantic photo of just married couple outside Firehouse Chicago wedding venue in Edgewater neighborhood

Spring Garden Wedding at Firehouse Chicago – Meggie & Caleb

Meggie and Caleb’s Firehouse Chicago wedding this spring was an absolute delight to capture. Originally scheduled for September of this year, they decided to change plans after learning that their family would be expanding this summer! I happily joined their team of vendors in shifting to a May date, and a few months later, these […]

Creative photo of engaged couple standing on balcony with red shape at Art Institute of Chicago

Classic Art Institute of Chicago Engagement – Lucinda & Mark

Lucinda and Mark are getting married in TEN DAYS!! Today I’m starting the countdown with their lovely spring engagement session at The Art Institute of Chicago. I met up with these two on a Thursday afternoon in May, to take advantage of the museum’s extended hours. One of the first things I learned about Lucinda […]

Just married bride and groom kiss while guests applaud during their Adler Planetarium wedding ceremony at sunset

Kat & Emilio’s Adler Planetarium Wedding Featuring The Blackstone Hotel

Wedding season is in full swing, and I’m throwing it back to one of our favorite wedding days from 2023! Kat and Emilio’s intimate Adler Planetarium wedding last September was one for the books. Highlights include gorgeous Chicago weather, a private vow exchange in Grant Park, and a sunset lakefront ceremony. These two were all […]

Happy couple stands in wildflower field during their summer Lincoln Park engagement session

Neha & John’s Summer Lincoln Park Engagement Session

Neha and John are getting married in just a few weeks, and today I’m excited to share their summer Lincoln Park engagement session! Dan met up with these two outside the Lincoln Park Conservatory, a nod to their spring engagement earlier last year. After a lovely evening stroll in the conservatory gardens, they headed south […]

Just married bride and groom exit their LM Studio wedding ceremony while guests applaud

Morgan & Jarett’s Downtown Chicago Wedding at LM Studio

In March, we kicked off 2024 wedding season with Morgan and Jarett’s LM Studio Chicago wedding! Remember their adorable Chicago engagement session last year?! I have been counting the days until their wedding ever since! The day began with Morgan’s side getting ready at Hilton Chicago, and Jarett’s at Le Méridien down the street. After […]

Romantic photo of couple hugging at North Avenue Beach with skyline view during their Chicago spring engagement session

Chicago Spring Engagement Session in Lincoln Park – Megan & Eric

It finally feels like SPRING here in Chicago, so I thought I’d share Megan and Eric’s sunny spring engagement session in Lincoln Park! These two are getting married in exactly ONE MONTH, which also happens to be their five-year anniversary. How great is that?! It was a pleasure hanging out with these two last year, […]