As a metro Detroit wedding photographer, I get to see so many incredible celebrations. It’s safe to say that Trish and Tom had one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever photographed!  I was connected to Trish by her father Gary, who happened to be a teacher of mine at Chicago Photography Classes! He taught my Photo II class years back at the very start of my photography journey. The first time I met Trish and Tom, we hit it off instantly and I knew we would be fast friends. To capture Trish’s big day was definitely a full circle moment!  Ceremony Details The gorgeous wedding to ..read more

I absolutely loved this extra special couples photography session with Jess and Joe! Jess is a dear friend that I have known since high school, and when she reached out to schedule a couples session I was over the moon.  Now that I’m back in Michigan, it was amazing to catch up with this incredible couple and reminisce on old times. Jess and I actually went to rival all girls’ Catholic schools; I went to Marian and she went to Mercy! We met through a close mutual friend, and maintained our friendship throughout our time at Loyola University Chicago, where we both went for undergrad.  ..read more

This branding photography session (shot in collaboration with The Gauge Collective) was so much fun! We got to document an exciting partnership between talented lifestyle blogger Courtney Holsworth and The Safe + Fair Food Company. Together, they released their clean, plant-based, and Top Nine Allergen-free foods with Courtney’s audience! Courtney’s blog, A Life From Scratch, is one of my favorite lifestyle blogs out there! She tackles everything, from week-night family meals to motherhood. The Safe + Fair Food Company is focused on having clean foods that fuel your body, without any harsh in ..read more

It was great to be back with the team at Bleach Salon Chicago for some lifestyle branding photography! All the way back in 2018 when I was getting ready for my best friend’s wedding, I first met my dear friend Ben Simkins. He was the lead artist with his team from Blush Chicago, and made all of us so beautiful for that big day!  The Backstory  Ben and I hit it off immediately. He quickly became my most trusted hair and makeup stylist (and my favorite person)! Ben and his now-husband Nolan gave me the incredible honor of documenting their gorgeous wedding day. Since then, we have esta ..read more

Last month, I got the incredible opportunity to work with Google and run their employee headshot photography refresh! As a special thank you for all the hard work they do, Google brought their various Cloud team members located throughout the nation onsite to their Chicago headquarters. It was a few fun-filled days of bonding, collaboration, and strategic planning this summer. And, of course, lots of headshots!  Google’s Offsite Sessions With so many remote employees, Google held three separate Offsite Sessions. Everyone got together in-person for the first time since the pandemic (a ..read more

While I was in Paris with my husband Paul in April, I was connected with Dominique and Julien, some beautiful people in need of couples photography for their anniversary!  Let’s backtrack– why was I in Paris in the first place!? From 2021-2022, my superhero husband Paul had been working on his Executive MBA from Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business. He was working full-time, going to class at nights and on weekends, raising our son Noah, and making us dinner in the evenings! “Superhero” is putting it lightly.  s a celebratory graduation trip, Paul and his class wen ..read more

It was such an honor to work with Nicola for her branding photography! Nicola is a fellow photographer (and friend)! When she needed new brand imagery, I was thrilled she reached out. Nicola and I met back in 2016 during a class we took together on Portraiture and Lighting at Chicago Photography Classes. She is an incredible, gifted photographer in the Chicago North Shore area. Her specialty is family portraiture and brand photography. Nicola recently completed a full rebrand and website overhaul, so the new photos we took needed to emphasize the beautiful face behind the camera! We met in d ..read more

Branding photography is a big part of the work I do; however, many people I meet say it doesn’t apply to them. I think there’s some confusion when it comes to the idea of this kind of photography. I’m here to share that you don’t have to be a large business or an influencer to get these photos! Professional branding images from a photographer is for everyone – here’s why:  Ten Reasons to Convince You About Branding Photography In the digital age we live in, photos are often the first impression people get. Having beautiful brand images is necessary to make a great first impression ..read more

When I first got behind the lens of a camera, I fell in love with capturing the beauty of the moment in front of me. It wasn’t staged or posed, and it was genuine – it was lifestyle photography. My work is meant to capture details that would have otherwise been forgotten. That’s why I bring a comfortable, relaxed energy to all my sessions. To bring those incredibly special moments to life, I want you to feel natural and calm in front of the camera. And of course, to have fun too!  What Is Lifestyle Photography? This kind of photography tells a story. It’s capturing real-life moments i ..read more

As a photographer and parent myself, I know there is a lot to think about when preparing for your lifestyle newborn photography session – whether this is your first child or your fifth! But you can rest easy knowing that my job is to answer all your questions and make you feel comfortable leading up to and during our full session (plus, we’re sure to have more than a little fun!). One of my favorite parts of what I do is being able to capture moments of pure love and joy between a parent and their newborn. What To Expect From a Newborn Session  It’s nearly impossible to know what kind ..read more