I can not even believe that I'm actually writing this blog post. MY engagement session? Brian and I are FINALLY getting married?! After dating for almost 7 years, Brian popped the question this past Christmas Eve morning. I can't even begin to explain how excited I am that I get to marry him. My best friend. My everything. Wanna know how we actually met? [...]
Read moreAlyssa & Michael | Chicago Engagement Session
Alyssa and Michael could not have picked a better date for their engagement photos. It was a PERFECT day in Chicago. We finally got temps in the 60's so bundling up wasn't necessary, but these two just couldn't stop wrapping their arms around each other anyways. And this was totally fine with me!! [...]
Read moreMelissa Roman | Portrait Session
When you put a natural beauty in front of my favorite color wall, you've got a pretty fabulous photo shoot if you ask me! But the secret is... you would of never knew what this beautiful mint wall was if I didn't tell you! This is actually [...]
Read moreAllie & Dave | Rustic Engagement Session
When you live in small town Beecher, IL , which is in the middle of literally no where, you kinda have to embrace the country/rustic feel! Am I right? The fact that this is a photo session celebrating the engagement of Allie and Dave is not the only reason this was a special one to me. Small town Beecher, IL is actually where [...]
Read moreNicole Jansma | Winter Photography Headshots
There's a quote that I hear very often from The Rising Tide Society that is so meaningful. "A rising tide lifts all boats". Being in such a huge industry of photographers can make you feel really small. Scared. Intimidated. When I was starting my photography journey [...]
Read moreDrew & Michele | Winter Sweetheart Session
When I saw that it was supposed to snow on the day of Drew and Michele's session, I will admit, I was a little worried. The weather said we were literally supposed to get dumped on! I woke up that morning and saw this giant blanket of snow covering the world and it looked beautiful! On our way to the location [...]
Read moreLiz & Gabriel | Chicago Baby Announcement
One of the most exciting things in life is being able to start a family with your significant other. What's even more exciting about it is when you finally announce to your friends & family that you're expecting! I had received an email from Liz a little over a month ago saying she was from California, her and her husband are visiting family in Chicago in December and wanted ME to photograph a "baby announcement" session with her! WHAT! I was floored. [...]
Read moreBaby Harper | Christmas 2016
I have been good friends with Laurien for quiet a while now and I remember the very moment she told me she was having a baby. We were actually sitting in Olive Garden of all places, no joke! I was so happy and so beyond excited for her and this incredible news! Now fast forward five months and [...]
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