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 moreOur Wedding Day | October 5, 2017 at The Redfield Estate in Glenview, IL
This post is WAY overdue and I am SO excited that I'm finally able to write this blog post! This has got me a little teary eyed because around this time last year is when Brian proposed. He did it on Christmas Eve morning in our bed as I was waking up and now that same morning just passed us two days ago. We got so many texts and notifications on social media reminding us that it was a year ago that he popped the question and it was such a bittersweet feeling. I'm so happy and excited to finally be married but, I think I would totally do all of the planning stuff again! How did he do it? Well [...]
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 moreDiana & Christian | Navy Pier Engagement Session
When I met Diana and Christian downtown at Navy Pier for the first time, they just had such a happy vibe about them. They were all smiles and they seemed so excited to get started! I met their son who was going to be a special guest in some of their engagement photos and he was [...]
Read moreThings I'm Loving | October 2017
The last day of October is sadly here, which means-- Happy Halloween, friends! I've had this idea to start this blog series for a while and I'm so excited to start the first one during my favorite month! I love being festive and all things seasonal and I feel like this is going to be a really fun project for myself to document what I'm loving in the upcoming months. I love the idea that every person has his/her own interests and favorite things and that is what makes them unique. I want my readers and friends to use this blog series to get to know me more and be able to connect with me! [...]
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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