It feels like it was just yesterday (but really, it was October!) when I finally met Bridget and Jim over drinks in Tinley Park to talk all about their wedding day visions, plans and dreams! The moment I met them, I instantly felt this love they had for each other. Every time I would ask a question, they would look at each other and see how the other person felt or what they were thinking. They seem to always put the other person first and I just thought it was […]
Read moreZoey's 5th Birthday!
Okay so before you get too deep into this blog post, I want you to know something. I already know that I'm crazy. I'm well aware of that! Haha! I mean, who throws a birthday party for their dog?? Well... Let this be an example of who I am as a person. I believe that this life we have been gifted with deserves to be celebrated. Big and small. Yeah, you throw birthday parties for your […]
Read moreLisa & Aaron | Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve and Indiana Dunes Engagement Session
The first day I met Lisa during her client meeting back in December, we decided to meet for drinks and make her officially a #MeganGogginsBride! Usually these meetings last around an hour but, hers was different. I'm pretty sure we spend close to THREE hours talking about wedding things and even non wedding related things! We instantly CLICKED! I had felt like I was catching up with a close friend and this was the very first time we had met!! This is […]
Read moreVeil Tips | Reasons Why to Wear One, When to Wear It & How to Choose the Perfect One
You're getting married and you finally picked out your DREAM dress! You are SO ready to walk down that aisle! But now you need to decide if you want to wear a veil or not. I wanted to write this blog post to share why I love this iconic bridal piece, and simplify the process of looking for one that best suits you and your dress! I even talk about the best times during the day that you will want to wear it and trust me, it's a lot more than just your ceremony! […]
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 moreMeagan & Chris | Woodstock Square Engagement Session
They chose to do their session at the Woodstock Square because this is where Chris proposed and where they spend a lot of time together! Whether that's seeing a movie at the old theater or grabbing a meal together, this place is special to them and there was no other place that could top it! This was my first time in Woodstock and when I arrived, I was in LOVE! This place was SO cute! There were so many […]
Read moreAnna & Leo | Coffee Shop and Lakefront Engagement Session
When I was chatting with Anna about if she had any ideas for where she wanted to take her engagement session photos, I said if there are any places that are special to you and Leo, those would be some great locations! I love capturing a couple in a spot that means something to them and is significant. When I told her this she said that she doesn't know of any specific places because everywhere they go together is so much fun! They could go to the grocery store and it would be the best night ever because they have so much fun with each other! She told me this before I had ever met Leo and once I finally did […]
Read moreLovely Lavender Wedding Inspiration | Laurel Hall in Indianapolis, IN
The moment I drove up the hill where I got the first glimpse of the Laurel Hall, my heart skipped a beat. I've never been to Indianapolis before so therefore, I've never visited this venue! It was gorgeous! It looks like the setting that is in all of the fairy tale story books! It is also pretty tucked away so you would never see it while you were out driving around on the normal roads. The car was parked, my gear was ready and I headed into the grand front entrance and believe me when I tell you, the inside of this place was just as beautiful as the outside! [...]
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