When I get together with couples for their engagement session, for the most part, this is the very first time meeting them face to face! This was not the case with Monica and Mike because they have been in front of my camera once before! Mike’s sister Meagan was one of my sweet June brides this year! I remember when we were taking their family formals and I would read off “Mike (Meagan’s brother) and Monica (his girlfriend)” and NOW, she is his FIANCÉ!!! And I get to photograph THEIR love story now! […]
Read moreMariana & Seth | A Cozy Fall Milwaukee Engagement Session
The very moment that I received Mariana’s inquiry, my heart skipped a beat because I saw where her wedding venue is going to be. Mariana and Seth will be saying I Do at the very place where Brian and I got married!! The Redfield Estate! Oh my goodness, I couldn’t wait to meet these two!! I feel like if we have the […]
Read moreBecca & Josh | Countryside Fall Engagement Session
One of the very first things that Becca mentioned when we were chatting about her engagement session was that she asked if her pups could join them. Uhmm, YES please!! I love when couples include their furry little ones in such a big celebratory event like this! Dog mom to dog mom- I get you! They are your family too! Becca and Josh wanted their photos to take place sometime in the fall and boy did we get lucky! They got the very last bit of […]
Read moreJamie & Corey | Playful Pumpkin Patch Engagement Session
When Jamie first inquired with me, in her contact form she said “my wish is to have a beautiful fall rustic wedding filled with hay stacks, mums, & pumpkins!” and THAT made my heart SO happy! My most favorite time of year is during the fall so when I get to celebrate other couples weddings during that season, it’s just the BEST! Jamie and Corey had mentioned that for their engagement session, they wanted […]
Read moreLindsey & Dan | Fabyan Forest Preserve Japanese Garden Engagement Session
Dan rented a cottage in Wisconsin for the two of them to enjoy a quiet little weekend getaway! Little did Lindsey know, this was going to be a trip she would never forget! During their stay Dan got down on one knee and asked her to spend forever with him and of course, she said YES! He even had one of his best friends paint a […]
Read moreMarissa & Matt | Monee Reservoir and Peotone Countryside Engagement Session
This was only the 2nd time I've seen these two in person and you would of never knew that if you were with us during their shoot! They showed up with open arms ready for hugs and smiles from ear to ear! I honestly can say that Marissa and Matt are some of the most genuine, down to earth and sweetest people I've ever met! They were so […]
Read moreLisa & Matt | Ogden Gardens and Indiana Dunes Engagement Session
These two met at a country dance club in Indiana when they were just 16 years old! Which sadly isn't around anymore! I myself went there once and it was so much fun! But to keep the "country" feel going, they decided that they were going to have the perfect fall and country setting for their wedding! They will say "I Do" this […]
Read moreJillian & Zach | Joyful Olivet Nazarene University and Countryside Summer Engagement Session
Jillian and I have been talking about her engagement session since the day her and Zach booked me for their wedding and I couldn't even tell you how many times she told me she was nervous. She said they have never taken professional photos before and she was so sure it was going to be awkward! (ohhh the pressure! haha!) I assured her that we were going to have a blast and not to worry at all! The day finally arrived and […]
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