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As a couple, Robin and Danny are not fans of the grueling summer heat. When it came to their wedding day, they were all set for a cool, early-spring day in March. However, their priorities and plans naturally shifted when Danny became sick and needed surgery. Thankfully the first date they suggested a few months later worked for […]

Industrial Downtown Summer Wedding // Robin + Danny

Allie and Matt wanted a wedding night they’d never forget, and Chicago was the perfect urban setting for their grand affair. These two live life to the fullest, embracing the joy of every moment. If you’re looking for destination wedding ideas, a dazzling cityscape like Chicago may be a great way to experience a new […]

Destination Wedding Ideas // Luxury Downtown Chicago Wedding

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I love it when couples are able to reach out and express exactly what they want on their wedding day. Open communication is huge with me and making sure that we are the perfect fit for your special day. For Brianna and Ben, they really wanted something small and intimate. Since they are both Jewish, […]

Intimate Restaurant Wedding in SoCal

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Felize & Brad have been anticipating this moment for a while and the day finally arrived. All of their planning and hard work finally paid off to have the most amazing & stunning Chicago Warehouse Wedding Getting Ready We started off the day with Felize getting ready with her hair & makeup team. They got […]

Chicago Warehouse Wedding

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While many photographers are booked with weddings, engagement sessions and more oftentimes our creative visions may end up on the back burner. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE photographing weddings… I mean it’s my passion. Sometimes however, especially during a slower season, setting up styled shoots is just the kick we need in order […]

Los Angeles Loft Wedding

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I am so beyond excited to share with you Ashley and Patrick’s wedding day. Not only was it epic because every location they chose was amazing, but both of them are just such kind souls. Keep on reading to learn more about their Chicago Wedding at Union Station. Getting Ready at Chicago Athletic Hotel Ashley […]

Chicago Wedding at Union Station

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Amanda and Alec were such a fun couple to work with. We had such an amazing time shooting their engagement session that I couldn’t wait to capture their Chicago Summer Church Wedding. Getting Ready & Bridesmaids First Look Amanda started off the day getting ready at their home in Chicago. I absolutely love when couples […]

Chicago Summer Church Wedding

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Rachel and Austin are the type of couple that is always looking for a good time. They’re one of the sweetest couples and I had such an amazing time capturing their City Wedding at Ovation in Chicago! Getting Ready & The First Look Rachel and Austin got married on a super beautiful but CRAZY hot […]

City Wedding at Ovation in Chicago

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Getting Ready Summer Wedding at Fairlie Chicago. We started off the day with Dominique getting ready at the Westin River North Hotel. Accompanied by her gorgeous bridesmaids, everyone was ready to tackle on the day! While getting ready, it’s common to get some fun shots with your bridal party. They took it to a whole […]

Summer Wedding at Fairlie Chicago

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Summer Chicago Wedding at Cafe Brauer. Torie and Alex had originally planned to get married in 2020. Of course, due to the pandemic their summer wedding plans were on hold for a year. Although it wasn’t what was planned, I had such a fun time getting to know both of them and I just couldn’t […]

Summer Chicago Wedding at Cafe Brauer

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Big Delicious Planet Intimate Elopement. I was so excited when Stephanie and Alex reached out for me to cover their small intimate elopement here in Chicago. We started off their special day meeting at the South Pond at Lincoln Park for their first look. It was a warm and slightly cloudy summer day, so the […]

Big Delicious Planet Intimate Elopement

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Getting Ready & First Look Greenhouse Loft Chicago Wedding Photos. You may recognize these two faces since I actually have another blog post written about them! Due to the pandemic, these two had changed their wedding plans and eloped last year! Now that it’s 2021, the two have come together to do it all over […]

Greenhouse Loft Chicago Wedding Photos