Logan and Molly surprised me when we met at Lincoln Park Board Walk for their engagement session. They told me that they actually went to the courthouse that morning and ELOPED!! I was so elated for them and so grateful to capture such a special day for them!! We started out their photos with the goal of ‘fall engagement photos’ in mind. The trees were definitely on our side this day (if you live in Chicago you know it can be tricky timing fall foliage)! Their love for each other was so palpable, made my job so easy! Then we did a quick outfit change back into their elopement attire before h ..read more

Haley & Pedro’s wedding day was timeless, elegance, and pure FUN! These two decided to get ready at the London House Hotel and do their first look up on the rooftop overlooking the Chicago River! I mean, I think we can all agree, that Pedro’s reaction is what we all aspire to have on our wedding day’s when our bride or groom see us!! Wrigley Building made the perfect backdrop of their newlywed and wedding party photos! The shimmering gold of Wrigley Building and the BEST Chicago river view! Finally we made it to their venue, the Ivy Room, and WOW… this feels out of a story book! Their c ..read more

Where to begin? Rachael and Matt had just the most jaw dropping wedding in Scottsdale, Arizona and flew me out to capture the whole thing! I am so grateful to not only be trusted to capture this special day for these deserving people, but also be able to call them friends! I first met Rachel & Matt back in 2021 when I photographed their engagement photos! At the time Matt played on the Chicago Cubs so we took some stellar photos on Wrigley Field. At the end of their session we all KNEW we had a connection together and started talking about their wedding photography! I was SO happy when Rac ..read more

Storyville Chicago was SUCH a beautiful backdrop for Sam and Ivan’s engagement shoot! The moody and romantic New Orleans space really came through in the theme of the photo shoot! Sam & Ivan’s fashion choices were also *chef’s kiss*. The chic and modern dress and plaid suit really popped in the dark space! What better way to capture a date night than to literally go to a cocktail bar and flirt the night away for your engagement photos? If your curious on how to include more unique locations in your wedding oor engagement photos check out this a blog for unique locations in Chicago! After ..read more

This is your sign to book an after wedding couples shoot with your wedding photographer! Martha and David so badly wanted to incorporate a fun and light hearted location like the Color Factory Museum on their wedding day. Their wedding timeline had little room for this so we ended up booking an after wedding shoot together! This actually worked out for the best since the museum was SO fun it took us 2.5 hours to get through the whole thing. If you’ve planned a wedding in Chicago you know you don’t always get 3 uninterrupted hours to do something like this! Martha was also able to buy a new out ..read more

So, you want the elegance of a city wedding, but not with all the hustle and bustle Chicago brings. Well, there’s no better place to look then the ‘burbs. As a wedding photographer living in Chicago, I’ve been to my fair share of wedding venues in the suburbs, so allow me to help guide you in the right direction. Here are some of my favorite, elegant wedding venues in the Chicago suburbs! The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy A stunning 170-acre property built in 1908, The Armour House is a historical site, and one of the most elegant wedding venues in the Chicago suburbs. From pagodas, foun ..read more

So if you’re reading this, you’re probably nervous as all HELL and wanting to make sure your city proposal is everything your significant other deserves and MORE! I got you…here is my official How To Propose in Chicago Guide for all those wanting everything to go off without a hitch and to make memories that last a lifetime! Location, Location, Location When thinking about how to propose, your location is one of the first things that comes to mind. This is going to be the backdrop for your special moment! One of the most important things to consider when choosing a spot is the amount of foot ..read more

I get it. Not everyone wants the hallmark Chicago views in their engagement or wedding photos! Here are some photo locations off the beaten path! Alley way behind Green St. Smoked Meats in West Loop This little nook of Chicago holds some of the best restaurants and trendy bars! Green St. Smoked Meats, Trivoli Tavern, Bandit, and Parlor pizza. If you’re like me and love a cute patio to eat or drink at, this location is un-beat! It has string lights, all the plants you can want, and some industrial chicago vibes with it being in an alley way and covered in murals! Located at 112 N Green St, Chic ..read more

Let’s be real — your people matter, and your wedding guests are important to you. You want to remember who was there with you and having everyone in attendance at your wedding photographed is the best way to remember those special memories with your people. If you’re considering hiring a second wedding photographer, it all depends on how your day is set up and what you personally want the focus to be. What does a second wedding photographer do? The simplest way to put it is a second photographer is there to assist your main photographer and tell your story in much more detail. They are there t ..read more

Let’s be honest, when you’re at someone’s house and they have a picture album coffee table book, our first instinct is to flip through it. Printing a photo album is the best way to show off your beautiful photos to your friends without blowing up your Instagram feed with them! You may not think about the importance of having your wedding photos printed when you’ll just be posting them on social media anyway, but down the road you will be glad to have high quality printed photos. If you’re on the fence about printing your wedding photos, here are a few reasons why you should have your wedding i ..read more