Danielle + Ryan : An afternoon engagement from Montrose Harbor to Museum Campus. My two favorite spots to see the city skyline and I got to photograph this sweet couple at both! When Danielle contacted me for photos she had a vision in mind of exploring around the city as they were planning a destination […]

Ryan + Travis : Chicago Lakeview Engagement : When I tell you I never stopped smiling during this shoot…I NEVER STOPPED SMILING! Blue skies and the sweetest duo makes for one very happy photographer. I met Ryan and Travis on Zoom the year before talking about their vision for their wedding day and right away, […]

Chicago engagement in Grant Park : Celebrating the last days of the Summer with the sweetest couple. I met up with Rachel and Nick in front of the iconic Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, Chicago. With literally no clouds in the sky, we embraced the sunshine and the amazingly clear view of my favorite city […]

An afternoon at home and the park. This family is the sweetest! I had last seen them all a few years past during winter when they still lived in the city. The boys were a lot smaller back then and it was a lot colder too! This time, I got to meet them at their […]

Rachel & Connor’s Cafe Brauer Wedding. So many details! A warm August day, a larger than life wedding party, the sweetest duo, and one adorable dog. Rachel & Connor’s wedding day was unforgettable and one of my favorites of the year. I first met these two a few months prior on a cold afternoon in […]

Summer rooftop wedding at Tanta Chicago I love an intimate wedding day. Add in a Chicago rooftop view at a delicious Peruvian restaurant and you get the perfect reception. We started the day at a downtown hotel where a quick first look indoors calmed nerves from all the unexpected rain in the morning. The best […]

Engagement session in Humboldt Park : “We also have a connection to the Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Logan Square neighborhood.” This was music to my ears! The last Chicago neighborhood I lived in before we moved out of the city was Logan Square and I always loved exploring the surrounding neighborhoods, especially finding new murals. […]

“Just here to have a great time!” Another wedding postponed during the pandemic, but celebrated like no other! Carly & Joe were officially married in an intimate ceremony at home the Fall before, but THIS July reception at Ravenswood Event Center was the party we were all waiting for. They started the day getting ready […]

Chicago Engagement in Olive Park : “My humans are getting married.” Michelle and Doug had the most gorgeous afternoon with slobbery meatball kisses, Miss America puppy flirting, yellow monster door jumping, and first date location eating. Coming full circle with this one! I actually met Michelle way back before I ever went full time in […]

Rainy day wedding portraits in the city : When Crystal first contacted me for portraits in the city, we originally planned to meet at Buckingham Fountain for those unforgettable skyline views. Unfortunately, as we got closer to the actual day, the weather forecast got worse. And as with any other wedding day, we started to […]