T’was the hottest day of the year in Chicago, the trolley’s AC broke, and yet Mia and Preston couldn’t look happier. It tells you a lot about them to know that their first concern was not for themselves, the photos, or the timeline, but wanting to make sure their wedding party was feeling fine in […]
Kalea & Sam’s golden hour summer engagement photos at Sand Key Beach in Clearwater, FL was unforgettable. These two were one of the easiest couple’s I’ve had in front of the camera and it shows. They were so in love it was like photographing models. The Florida sunset just outside of Tampa was like liquid […]
Haley and Rafael got married on a hot September day at my favorite wedding venue: The Standard on State in Rockford IL. Their wedding day was classic and sophisticated, with pops of pink and crystal chandeliers. Their beautiful day had so many romantic and sentimental moments – Haley sharing tears getting ready with mom and […]
Jordyn & Nick rescheduled their June wedding to October because of the COVID pandemic, but their wedding day was nothing short of joyful! Their rustic venue, the Barnacopia in Polo IL, is a beautiful barn venue about 2 hours west of Chicago. Jordyn & Nick were both a bit nervous, but most excited for it […]
Tiffany & Richard’s wedding day it rained off and on in Springfield, IL. Thankfully their venue, Erin’ Pavilion, had big beautiful windows with an overhang so we were able to take their wedding photos outside. Tiffany and Richard had both wanted to have an outdoor ceremony so badly, but the rainy October weather seemed to […]
Haley & Rafael’s engagement session was iconic, not only because they chose some of the most stunning downtown Chicago scenery as the backdrop for their engagement photos, but also because they are the most fun couple to be around. Haley’s laugh is contagious, and there are always plenty of laughs to go around when Rafael […]
My grandparents agreed to go to Jonamac Apple Orchard in Malta IL where they used to take me as a kid for a fall apple orchard and pumpkin patch photoshoot, complete with apple cider and donuts. I’ve been thinking of asking them to model for me for a few years and this is by far […]
Rebecca & Justin’s romantic and classic wedding day was supposed to be in Texas, but they switched plans last minute to the local coffee shop in St. Charles, IL. You would never have known it was plan B because their day was full of emotions and special touches, and it was such a joyful day! […]
