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 moreHow To Make Your Family Formals Go Quickly and Smoothly
One of the things I hear the most from brides that they are "dreading" or "nervous" about on their wedding day is the Family Formals. I totally hear you. You might have a big family and just thinking about gathering everyone together makes your head spin. I get it! This area of the day can easily become the most stressful part. But why should it be that way? This is the biggest day of your life and […]
Read morePaige & JD | Illiana Motor Speedway & Deep River County Park Engagement Session
Paige and JD told me their idea for their engagement session of having their two white mustangs be involved the very first day I met them, which was when they booked me as their wedding photographer! They were so excited and set on this idea! I have never done anything like this before in an engagement session so I was pretty excited! I've seen […]
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 […]
Read moreJamie & Jake | Wildflower Field and Indiana Dunes Engagement Session
This engagement session is a little extra special to me. I've known Jamie for a long time! We rode the same bus together in school and lived down the street from me. I did her senior pictures years ago! I watched this cutie grow up into the sweet, beautiful woman she is today and now I'm shooting her ENGAGEMENT photos which will then lead to her WEDDING! I can't believe it and I'm so excited!! Jamie and Jake compliment each other in […]
Read moreAlexis & Trevor | Summertime Downtown Naperville Riverwalk Engagement Session
Okay, this might sound crazy but, as I was waiting for Alexis and Trevor to arrive at the location we agreed to meet before we began their session, I felt like I was waiting to catch up with a friend! Why does this sound crazy, you ask? Because I have never even met them yet!! Alexis officially became one of my brides back in May and she has […]
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