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 moreKellie & Kevin | Milton Lee Olive Park and North Avenue Beach Chicago Engagement Session
When I start the planning process with my couples about their engagement sessions, one of the first things I try to figure out is what type of look they want for the location of the shoot. Do they like more of a nature/foresty look? Garden/whimsical look? Beachy? Small town “downtown” feel or even a larger scale “downtown” look like Chicago! When this question was brought up to Kellie, there was no hesitation […]
Read moreRecap of 2018: Best of Weddings
WHAT. A. YEAR! I’ve had the absolute privilege of being a part 11 INCREDIBLE wedding days in 2018 and in this year I have met some of the sweetest and kindest couples that I will cherish their friendships forever! Bridget & Jim, Meagan & Chris, Katie & Zach, Alexa & Eddie, Lisa & Aaron, Lisa & Matt, Anna & Leo, Jamie & Jake, Allie & Mike, Brittany & Nick, and Brieanna & Nick, I can not thank you all enough for letting me be a part of your story. For letting me get to know you all as couples and as people, and for trusting me with your wedding days! I can’t help but smile as I type out all of your […]
Read moreFEATURED | Voyage Chicago
I think back to when I first had the thought of creating a photography business. I was scared, and nervous, and had no idea what the heck I was doing or where to even start. But I did know one thing-- I was SO driven. When I knew that college wasn't going to be an option for me to get the education I needed that way, I did the next thing that I thought was best for me. I read […]
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 moreAlliee & Dave | Dusty Rose and Navy Wedding at Glenwoodie Golf Club
I have known Alliee for quite some time because she is the sister of one of Brian's good friends that he grew up with. When she reached out to me last year about photographing her wedding, I was SO excited! Her and Dave are just the sweetest couple. Whenever I'm around them, I can just tell how much they truly love each other and the way he looks at her makes me melt! (Just wait until you see some of these!!) They had such a gorgeous [...]
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 [...]
Read moreBritteny & Raul | Chicago Riverwalk Engagement Session
One of the most important ket items for an engagement session is the location you choose. Some couples have very special places on this Earth that mean a lot to them and to Britteny and Raul, it's the Chicago Riverwalk. When they were just out of college, Raul was attending classes in the city and Britteny was working close by. Every other day they would meet at the Riverwalk just to chat and catch up. She had just one request for me [...]
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