Sasa and Bang (my cousin!) exchanged their vows on a beautiful day at the Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach venue, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Pacific Coast. Their wedding was a celebration of their love and commitment, filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at their special day and all the amazing details that made it so memorable. Venue: The Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach venue provided the perfect backdrop for Sasa and Bang’s dreamy beach wedding. The venue is located just steps away from the beach, which allowed the couple to ..read more

Dappled light, falling leaves, lush green tones on the verge of autumnal shades — end-of-summer turns the mundane into something magical. Just a 90-minute hop, skip and away from their home in Chicago, Lindsay and Brandon welcomed friends and family for a destination wedding in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  Surrounded by picturesque waterfront views, The Abbey Resort was the unique setting for Lindsay and Brandon’s modern and naturalistic wedding. In the midst of lush green foliage, their intimate ceremony took place in a gazebo framed by a simple trellis of climbing roses. Scatter ..read more

  My heart is melting! A dreamy, floor to ceiling glass wall venue decked out for a rustic, farm wedding at The Venue at Goebbert’s in Pingree Grove, IL is the location of my real wedding story today. In elevated “farm fancy” fashion, Tess and Eric said “I do” in a brand-spanking new event venue in Illinois which I’m so excited to share about, The Venue at Goebbert’s, located at Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Tess and Eric meticulously planned their rustic farm wedding at Goebbert’s Venue with small, thoughtful details in mind that honored their love for each other and for l ..read more

Tracy and Chase’s wedding day started with a beautiful outdoor ceremony at River Forest Country Club in Elmhurst, IL. Keen to let the dreamy, German-Bavarian farmhouse-inspired venue shine, the couple kept the ceremony understated and elegant. Bamboo chairs and low floral arrangements flanked the wedding aisle, perfectly complementing the lush, natural surroundings and forested views at River Forest Country Club. Several classic cars added the perfect vintage touch for the bride and groom portraits. The bride looked lovely and traditional in a high-neck, cap sleeve gown, and h ..read more

Matt and Grant’s same-sex wedding at Theater on the Lake in Chicago. I’m so excited to finally share this spectacular wedding with you all! There are a few reasons, but the first is that my groom and groom, Matt and Grant, tied the knot in a beautiful same-sex wedding ceremony. The next is that the I got to shoot in Chicago’s newest crown jewel on the lakefront which just completed renovation earlier this year – Theater on the Lake – and this Chicago event venue is truly everything it was promised to be! I don’t usually lead with black and white photography, but this shot above was mone ..read more

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on here. But I’m back, with a truly beautiful, Pinterest-worthy real wedding that I shot for Jolie Images. Leigh Ann & Michael’s rustic boho outdoor wedding at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Palatine, IL is full of beautiful on-trend bohemian details like fluffy pampas and dried florals, triangle wedding arch, and a minimalist naked cake from Nadiya’s Cupcakes with dried florals to match the bride’s bouquet. In keeping with Leigh Ann’s free spirit, she wanted something whimsical and romantic, vibrant and earthy for a rustic boho wedding. Leigh Ann ..read more

When your bride is a Persian beauty and your groom looks the part of a dashing Afghan prince, this is one multicultural wedding not to be missed. You might remember Azadeh and Mustafa from their engagement session in downtown Chicago. Azadeh and Mustafa tied the knot at the Chicago Marriott Naperville; from the soft romantic color palette and the wintry accents to the gorgeous ruffled cake, this multicultural affair is a true mix of all things pretty with a dash of whimsy. The Bride: beyond beautiful with her striking features and dark eyes. The ballroom: lit up in purple perfection. The ..read more

When you turn 40, some people celebrate with a big party. Others do something momentous like sky dive or go on a fancy trip. And some gift themselves boudoir shoots like I did, or special portrait sessions. As a photographer, I always recommend every woman to embrace her individuality by doing a custom portrait session – or a boudoir shoot, if you’re feeling risqué. Yoko here is a dead ringer for Chrissy Teigen, ya think? Yoko’s 40 and fabulous, and although she said her mom will freak out about the girls peeking out, we managed to walk the line between tasteful and sexy with this empowering ..read more

I remember meeting with Azadeh and Mustafa and just loving how sweet this couple is. She is soft-spoken, a little shy about speaking English because it’s not her native Persian language and she’s only been in the States for two years. And Mustafa, the lucky groom-to-be, just couldn’t stop smiling at Azadeh the whole time we were together. I could tell, right off the bat, these two adore each other! We braved the frigid temps and notorious lake effect in downtown for this Chicago engagement session, just to get those iconic city shots amongst the soaring skyscrapers of the Financial Distr ..read more

  Some photos you just look at and they make you smile. You can’t help but giggle (and maybe get a little baby fever, too) when looking at these oh-so happy family portraits of Katrina and David’s family. Their adorable chubby-cheeked baby girl, Amelia, is not even 1 year old and she’s just so stinkin’ cute. Big brother Benjie can’t stop kissing and loving on his little sis! When we did this family session last week, it was just the beginning of fall – new beginnings, a crisp new season to look forward to. Here we are chasing fall color with the gorgeous foliage at Morton Arboretum, and ..read more