Intimate Summer Backyard Wedding I had my first wedding since January this past weekend, and it just so happened to be a beautiful and intimate summer backyard wedding at the couple’s own home! The coronavirus is forcing a lot of 2020 couples to change and alter their wedding plans, and that’s just what Dave and […]

Incorporating Your Dog In Your Engagement Photos   Some of my couples want to have their fur babes in their photos! This is 100% doable, as long as we come prepared! Before your session, let me know if you are interested in incorporating your dog in your engagement photos and we will talk about the […]

Save the Date Ideas For Your Wedding Basic Invite was introduced to me by one of my 2020 couples because they used them for their invitations; however, upon further investigation, I discovered that they also offer save the date ideas to couples, which are fully customizable and offer tons of ways to make them your […]

Planning Your Wedding Day Timeline The timeline is probably the BIGGEST thing most of my couples complain about. It’s stressful. I mean, you’re planning not only the largest party you’ll ever host, but you’re also in charge of telling family members and your wedding party where they need to be and when. I put together […]

North Avenue Beach Winter Engagement I had so much fun with Stephanie and Erik at their WINDY North Avenue Beach winter engagement session this past month and to say I’m excited for their wedding this upcoming August would be an understatement. Yes, yes, Chicago is called the Windy City for its politics, but holy smokes! […]

Chicago Board of Trade Building and Olive Park Engagement On a chilly, January Sunday afternoon, I met up with Caitlin and Matthias to explore the Chicago Board of Trade Building and Olive Park for their engagement session. Downtown Chicago is THE BEST on a Sunday when its cold because the streets are so empty. So […]

5 Tips for Stress-Free Family Formals on Your Wedding Day It’s no secret that the Family Formals portion on a wedding day isn’t always the most fun or exciting portion. They’re stressful. Matter of fact, they’re stressful for all parties involved, whether that’s the bride and groom, photographers or the family members. Here’s a list […]

Winter Wedding at the Haley Mansion Where do I even begin? Teresa and Ryan’s winter wedding at The Haley Mansion could not have been any more perfect. When Teresa and Ryan booked with me, she had mentioned that she was hoping it would snow on her wedding day and that’s EXACTLY what she got! Mother […]

Kiara-Jade and Chris were special from the moment I met them. When we met for coffee, we connected over my recent trip to Kennebunkport, Maine, which is where Chris’s family often vacations. These two are probably the most easy-going couple I’ve ever photographed and they truly balance each other out so well. When I sent […]

Sarah and Kevin’s wedding is one very special to me because they booked me when my photography business was in the early stages and I was just starting out. These two were my very first paying client that I personally did not already know! Their fall wedding at Emmett’s Brewing Company in West Dundee, Illinois […]