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 […]
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 […]
Cassidy & Chris’s intimate summer wedding at Blumen Gardens in Sycamore was the perfect day! The warm June weather meant they had an intimate outdoor ceremony surrounded by close family which made for beautiful photos and Marcy’s romantic peonies added a soft, romantic touch. Chris and Cassidy are really easy to put in front of […]
Jill & Jarred’s November wedding at their home church in Genoa and their reception at Blumen Gardens was filled with so much love and joy! Jill & Jarred have been together since high school and their wedding day finally came! Jill wore a blushing lace dress that complimented her bridemaid’s burgundy tea-length lace dresses perfectly. […]
Dee & Doug’s intimate wedding was only a few hours long with about 15 guests, but it was one of the most personal, detailed and special weddings I’ve ever been to. A wedding dress borrowed from her daughter’s closet. A circle of friends quite literally surrounding them while they pledged their lives to one another. […]
