When Nichol & I sat outside of Opendoor Coffee Genoa on the front porch, she told me how she envisioned her wedding day to be an intimate celebration with their closest family and friends. She loves the boho aesthetic, and wanted to incorporate lots of neutrals and to keep the day simple. Her and Maverick […]
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 […]
Tamp is one of my favorite cities in Florida, and ask any of the locals what beach would be the best for an engagement session, hands down St Pete’s Beach is the best. Kristin & James were so natural in front of the camera, they both laugh easily and you could feel the love between […]
Motherhood… One day before my first Mother’s Day I want to be extremely candid about my experience, because I believe that sharing our authentic, unfiltered experiences opens the doors for conversations with others who may have walked the same path or may in the future. Aug 3 2023 changed my life forever, and not in […]
Angie & Austin had the pretties fall wedding in Downtown Aurora Il at Loft 28 West. Angie’s classic dress paired perfectly with her rust colored bridesmaid dresses and detail accents. Their ceremony had many tears from the groom and a few funny moments before they became husband and wife. The best part of the reception […]
Amy & Eric wanted their intimate summer wedding at the Elizabeth Cheney Mansion in Oak Park to feel like a backyard barbecue style gathering with their closest family and friends that happened to have a wedding ceremony before hand. They got ready inside the historic mansion and had their reception under the tent with plenty […]
Company 251 in Aurora is a gorgeous modern-industrial venue near Chicago with gold chandeliers, dark flooring and white walls in the downtown Aurora. When planning this styled shoot, the goal was to create a sophisticated wedding styled shoot with an all women vendor team that would harmonize with the vibes from Co 251. We had […]
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