A couple holds each other during a Lincoln Park elopement in Chicago.

Rania and Ahmad’s Lincoln Park elopement shoot marked the start of the warm weather in Chicago and I was so excited to be out making pictures. Covid changed their larger wedding plans so we decided on Lincoln Park where these two shared their second date. I loved their natural chemistry and sweet playfulness with each […]

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From their intimate ceremony with a sudden downpour to their absolute joy popping celebratory champagne, Lynne and Carolyn’s New Lenox backyard wedding was definitely a day to remember! These two are the definition of a great couple and are best friends who spend most of their time laughing together. It’s clear from my time spent […]

Paloma and Trevor’s Church of the Ascension Garden wedding was such a bright spot this September and was one of the highlights of the crazy year that was 2020. Although they had to downsize to a much smaller wedding than they had originally planned, they were absolutely radiant and their love for each other was […]

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I had such a blast with Shanelle and James on their Ping Tom Park engagement session this January! Despite the chilly weather, these two brought so much great energy, some fantastic sneakers and lots of laughs. If you haven’t been there before, Ping Tom Park is nestled in a Chinatown neighborhood with some fantastic skyline […]

A couple walks down the aisle during a Shakespeare Garden micro wedding in Evanston.

I could go on and on about how much I loved photographing Vanessa and Sean’s beautiful Shakespeare Garden micro wedding on Northwestern’s campus in Evanston! If you haven’t been there, it’s a stunning outdoor space nestled in a grove of trees and every angle offers another beautiful view. On top of that, despite having to […]

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A couple reacts to a champagne bottle spraying during a wedding at the Joinery in Chicago.

I loved working with Jan and Michael for their wedding at The Joinery! They are the absolute sweetest couple and Jan is one of the funniest ladies I’ve had the pleasure of photographing. Their intimate wedding this September was packed full of so much laughter and photographing these two was such a joy. The outdoor […]

I’m excited to share some favorite images from Abby and Brandon’s West Loop engagement session this fall! I love when couples choose a space that has meaning to them for their photo shoots and these two did just that. They had their first date at Little Goat Diner and also live near there so it […]

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Nicole and Marty’s Millennium Park elopement was my last shoot of 2020 and I was so happy to end on a high note with this session! These two got married at City Hall and we met right after for some images downtown. When they arrived they were beaming and immediately started dancing and I knew […]

COVID-19 has turned the events industry (and many others!) upside down and it has been a whirlwind navigating the constant changes and surprises it has brought. Having a bit of a break from the normal hustle of my routine has also reminded me how much I love documenting the incredible couples I have the honor […]

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A couple kisses while holding kittens at Windy Kitty Cat Cafe in Chicago.

When Lynne and Carolyn told me they wanted to do a cat cafe engagement session, I found it hard to contain my excitement! They have three rescue cats and are huge animal lovers and I’m so glad they chose something that was not only authentic to them as a couple but was also one of […]