We were all anticipating and SO excited for the big wedding of Anna and Dave on August 28, 2020 for a LONG time. Especially these two! It was in fact their 11 year dating anniversary and they chose to have their wedding share that special date which I think is such a sweet idea! A few months prior, they had […]
Read moreStephanie & Dave | Blush and Navy Urban Elegant Downtown Wedding at Firehouse Chicago
From the confetti filled getting ready room, the taco and gelato trucks, the hilarious and heart felt speeches, the urban and rustic venue in the heart of Chicago, the succulent details, topped off with Dave sliding down the fire pole into the reception, this wedding day was filled to the brim with memories that I will surely never forget, and I’m sure the same goes to all of their sweet guests that attended! […]
Read moreMegan & Tom | Rainy Navy Pier and Olive Park Engagement Session
Usually when there is rain in the forecast, I would reschedule a shoot but when I brought up the idea of bringing my clear umbrellas, Megan was ALL FOR having a rainy engagement session! Megan and Tom wanted to do their shoot at Navy Pier because this is actually where he proposed to her on their dating anniversary! When there is significance in […]
Read moreAnna & Leo | Navy and Yellow Lakeside Fall Wedding
By the heartfelt speeches from some of their guests, you could just feel the love that everyone had for them. Especially from Anna’s son, Christian. I’m pretty sure every person at their reception was crying during his sweet speech to his mom. He cried and told Anna how much he loved her and how that day made him so happy to see her get married. […]
Read moreVibrant Tropical Wedding Inspiration | The Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier
This week I had the chance to photograph this tropical dream of a wedding that was held in The Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier in Chicago. If anyone has a tropical theme in mind for their wedding, look no further-- THIS location is perfect!! Everywhere you looked there was a palm tree, ivy, or some type of greenery around every corner and there was even [...]
Read moreBEST OF 2017!
As I was creating this blog post, I was pulling images from all the sessions I've done this year and I can't help but be SO grateful. All of the cute and happy faces you see in all of these photos, I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for them. They believed in me and my dream, they trusted me, and they chose ME out of all the people in the world to photograph their memories. This blog post is not just to show [...]
Read moreMelissa & Andres | The Signature Room Wedding in Chicago
When Melissa reached out to me back in February and told me their wedding was going to take place at The Signature Room, I was floored! Not only is it possibly the most beautiful place in Chicago to get married at but this place holds a special place in my heart. My Dad made a new tradition for me every year that he takes me to [...]
Read moreAlyssa & Michael | Tuscany Falls Wedding
Alyssa and Michael's wedding day was one I looked forward to for so long! I've known these two for years and they are the sweetest and most genuine people ever! When they finally got engaged, I literally was the happiest person! They started dating the day right after Brian and I became official -- SEVEN years ago! They also got engaged a month before us! We became "engaged buddies" during the planning process and helped each other stay calm and focused and when the big day was here, as I was getting ready to head out the door [...]
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