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 […]
Whether you are planning on attending a huge family reunion in Italy, venturing for a sun-filled trip to Jamaica, or are adventuring to Egypt for your honeymoon, international travel can be a bit scary. Immersing yourself in another culture with people you don’t know can be intimidating, and can kick your anxiety into high gear. […]
I can’t put it any other way than this: marry young. Wear the ring, plan your future, live in the moment, don’t be afraid, and don’t wait. In a culture of waiting, we are taught that falling in love is the key to existence, but when you find The One, you need to put the […]
I’ve known Cayla her whole life. I’ve played with her, teased her, laughed with her, cried with her, and watched her grow from a self-conscious, quiet middle sibling to a confident, rooted and loyal friend, sister, and young lady. She’s been my photography guinea pig since I first got my camera, and now I was […]
For as long as I can remember, Egyptology has fascinated me. Maybe it was the cheesy King Tut specials that aired on National Geographic, I don’t know. Those archaeology specials featuring Dr. Zahi Hawass exploring the tombs of Hatsheput, King Tut, and so many more ancient pharaohs made my eyes widen in awe and excitement. […]
We’ve all had one of those days. Nothing seems to go our way. Sick kids, dog threw up on the new carpet, babysitter cancelled, work issues, family problems your sister keeps calling you about, and the list keeps growing. It can push you to the breaking point: always on edge, and if one more person […]
