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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Melanie and Mike’s Hideout Chicago wedding is bringing me so much joy this Monday! It’s rare that I have this much time to reflect on my past year’s work and I’m really enjoying going through each shoot and finding all of my favorite images. I started the day with their incredibly sweet first look at […]

I had so much fun photographing Kacie and Karan’s Aurora Balaji Temple wedding in June. Each aspect was absolutely stunning, full of heart and Kacie planned the entire event herself which is so impressive! Both them and their families made us feel so welcome and it was such an honor to document their three-day event! […]

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A couple laughs together in an underpass in Chicago

Aurore and Kyle’s Wicker Park engagement session was one of my favorites from this fall. It had been rainy and cold all week and we lucked out with a beautiful Sunday full of light. I love their style and wanted to find some locations off the beaten path that would work well for them. I’m […]

After working with them for their engagement session, I knew that Alexis and Nick’s Salvage One wedding would have the same fun, eclectic spirit. When I arrived and saw the wedding party decked out in animal onesies, I knew it was going to be a great day! This wedding was packed with style and I […]

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A couple portrait in silhouette at a Glen Club wedding reception.

I’ve been going through some of my favorite weddings from last year and am excited to finally share some favorites from Samantha and Michael’s Glen Club wedding! I first met Samantha when she was a bridesmaid at Care & Rick’s wedding which I photographed a few years before. She was so helpful and sweet throughout […]

A groom kisses his bride's forehead during their Garfield Park Conservatory wedding.

I love indoor wedding venues with tons of natural light and Deidrea and William’s beautiful Garfield Park Conservatory wedding was the perfect setting for such a great day. They are both performing artists with the National Tour of The Lion King which means they’re traveling across the country constantly. Deidrea is from Toronto and William […]

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A couple kisses in the wind at an Illinois Beach Resort wedding

I’m excited to share some favorites from Shannon and Stephen’s Illinois Beach Resort wedding. The both love the outdoors, camping and hiking and wanted a wedding venue that would reflect some of their favorite places. It was my first time working there and I was so impressed from the start. It’s a hidden gem just […]