coming soon — Danielle and Ilya’s chapter as mom and dad ✨ for now, here are a handful of my favorite frames from Danielle’s maternity session ? love these two so so much ??? Dani’s unwavering pregnancy craving for bagels and adorable baby bump was so much fun to photograph. ?✨ NK ..read more

sharing Cortney + Phil’s wintery engagement session at the Pabst Brewery ✨ it was one of the coldest days (ever) but holy moly did we make the most of it and I couldn’t be more obsessed with these two and these photos ❄️ I’ve had the joy of documenting these two during their chapter as pre-engagement and now I am so so excited that they are ENGAGED ? NK ..read more

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What a sweet afternoon it was with these college sweethearts. My favorite part of Nikil and Jami’s session was when we snuck into Loyola’s library for some sweet photos surrounded by books ?Nikil + Jami met as freshman at Loyola University and it was so fun to hear them reminisce on their early days together as we explored campus ✨ they definitely clocked in some hours at this library ? we had the best time and these library photos were my personal fav ? NK ..read more

Golden light and the best time with Abbie + Matt ✨ so much fun was had with these two ? we took a stroll around their favorite spots in Chicago and I loved getting to know them ?? it truly never gets old capturing the happiest chapter for the kindest, easy going, adventurous couples ? Abbie + Matt, I adore you two and these photos we made NK ..read more

You’re planning your wedding day and it’s time for one of the MOST important steps, getting your marriage license!✨ While not the most fun or most glamorous part of the wedding experience, I can’t really overstate just how important this part is!! Without your marriage license, there’s no legal wedding and no legal marriage. So what all is there that goes into getting your marriage license in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs? Let’s take a look together so you have ALL the info at your disposal!! How to Apply for a Marriage License in Chicago The great thing about getting your marriage lice ..read more

Today’s blog is a special one as I’ve got something a little different for you all! As you can probably guess from the title, I had the pleasure of doing a branding session with the lovely and talented ladies of Meld Studio in Naperville, Illinois!!?? These sessions are a TON of fun, and completely different from my other forms of photography. Come with me as we take a look at what makes branding photography so unique as well as some of the highlights from Meld Studio! My Process as a Branding Photographer So what does my process look like for my branding sessions, and what does that mean for ..read more

Family sessions  in Chicago are some of the most fun sessions I get to photograph and are easily some of my favorites! Between the belly laughs from the kiddos, the way you all interact with one another, and the magic of this moment of life your family finds itself in, there are just so many things to LOVE about these sessions!? If you’ve never had a family session done before you may be wondering what all goes into them, and how you should prep for the session itself. Lucky for you that’s exactly what we’re here to go over today! Let’s take a look at everything that goes into a family se ..read more

So you’re planning your elopement and the idea of a destination elopement in Colorado has come up!? You’re excited at the idea, but a little nervous as to the logistics of it all. What sort of legal requirements are there for eloping in Colorado? Where in the state should we elope? Do we need vendors for an elopement? All these questions and more are what we’re here to cover today. So let’s grab those hiking boots and head out on the adventure of planning an elopement in Colorado!! Why Elope in Colorado? For some of you this question may seem like a no brainer, but for others this may be the f ..read more

As a couple, Sarah and Chris are two of the sweetest and kindest clients I’ve ever had a chance to work with. These two have a special way of making everyone around them feel important, heard, and cherished.❤️ With that in mind it should come as no surprise that they and their guests went ALL OUT when it came time to celebrate their wedding day at Fairlie in Chicago! So without further ado, let’s dive into their absolutely iconic wedding day in the Windy City!! Getting Ready and First Looks Sarah and Chris started their wedding day off similarly, both getting ready with their closest friends ..read more