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 […]
It’s been a whole year since the became Mr and Mrs and shared so many special moments at their wedding day. Both are special friends to us, long time friends from separate friend groups who started dating shortly after our wedding. I remember looking at all the polaroids from our guestbook and seeing them in […]
Blake and Linda were the winners of the free engagement contest from the Northern Illinois Bridal Expo! Our setting: a rare sunny day in March in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The sun was setting beautifully over the city, and there were families and kids in the background of the park enjoying the fifty-five degree day that […]
Undoubtedly, one of the best parts of your wedding day is slipping into your wedding dress. From the Pinterest boards, to the hunt with your bridesmaids, to finally saying yes to the dress, the excitement to walk down the aisle in your gown is unbearable. It costs a pretty penny, but is worth every cent […]
He popped the question & you said yes. No you have a sparkly ring, along with a thousand and one questions & a bit of panic about planning a wedding. Where do you start? Should you hire a planner? How to tell your mom she’s not making all the decisions? Who gets invited, & who […]
This adorable family was so bubbly and full of energy! I loved watching the siblings interact, and their candids were some of my favorite from the whole session! The girls could not get their giggles out when I asked them to kiss their mom on the cheek, I think it took about 5 minutes before […]
