I have a love-hate relationship with this blog post. It is so fun to look through the photos, but let me be honest. Most of the time, they ARE NOT flattering. But, hey! That’s what makes this post fun! 2019 was a fun and busy year. There were so many weddings which equals so many […]

Oh first looks, you have my heart. I absolutely ADORE first looks! They are such a sweet moment for my couples. Many couples are not sure what a first look is or what the benefits of a first look are. I’m here to help you with that! What is a “first look”? A first look […]

Many brides put tons and tons of thought into picking their venue. Many of them are picking based on what their photos will look like. However, most brides tend to forget about the getting ready location. It tends to get overlooked, but it has a HUGE impact on your photos. The getting ready space is […]

31 one couples. 62 amazing people. 2019 was INCREDIBLE! I was a part of so many beautiful weddings for people who truly adored each other. Not only are they all beautiful on the inside, but the outside too! 2019 was quite the year for pretty portraits. Photography Gods gave me couples who were AMAZING in […]

The getting ready portion of the day is ALWAYS my favorite! The energy and excitement in the room are always high! And I love how every bride has a different morning. Some are hype and loud, some are quiet, and a peaceful place, and I love how it sets the tone. The getting ready portion […]

Wow. Am I lucky or am I lucky? I swear the photography Gods are on my side!!! This year had TONS of amazing engagement sessions! Some were married this year, some are getting married next year, some done out of town, some who wanted to honor their time here in Chicago because their wedding is […]

I’ve been so excited for this wedding for so long! Laura and David’s Kimpton Gray Hotel wedding was absolutely everything I thought it would be and more!!! The two of them met when David saw online that Laura knew a friend of his. His friend asked Laura if she’d like to go on a date […]

Ugh! These two are amazing!! Their Revel Motor Row wedding in Chicago was absolutely stunning and so sweet. I’ve been so excited for this October weekend for as long as I can remember! I’m so honored I was able to be there for them. They had a small 100 person wedding of just their closest […]

“We found love in a hopeless place”. That was what she said in one of her first emails to me. I was so so excited to receive that email from Tori! University of Iowa grads getting married back where it all started 7 years ago in Iowa City, Iowa! Tori and Steven met at a […]

Anne and James are married!!! The two of them got married at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago. Which I had no idea that they hosted weddings and events! It was an absolutely perfect day for them and their 80 friends and family. The girls got ready in the morning at the JW Marriot. When I […]