There are families you grow alongside as a photographer—the ones you’ve watched evolve from new parents holding a swaddled newborn to seasoned pros chasing toddlers through the grass. The Vazquez family is one of those stories for me. I’ve photographed them for four (holy cow!) years now. Every time we meet, it’s a reminder of […]
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Can you have a baby milestone session, family portraits, extended family portraits, and wedding photos all in one day? When all the stars align, the answer is yes—and that’s just what happened with Sarah, Joe, and their sweet baby, Elle. This beautiful backyard wedding reception was a dream. I first met Sarah and Joe back in March […]
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Let’s just call it out: having a camera follow you around can feel weird. Like, “what do I do with my hands?” kind of weird. But here’s the thing—engagement photos aren’t about being perfect, they’re about being you. Imperfect, sometimes fidgety, adorably giggly, and always real. That’s where the magic is. If you’re wondering how […]
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There are some days you just don’t want to end. Petra & Marissa’s intimate Venue 5126 wedding was one of those days—the kind that leaves your cheeks sore from smiling (and maybe from a couple of teary moments you didn’t see coming). I walked onto the grounds that morning, camera bag bumping against my hip. […]
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As a River Forest newborn photographer, some of the stories I capture start with a first hello, while others begin before that—with a tiny flutter, a glowing mama, and the anticipation that the best is still to come. This is one of those stories. When I first met up with Kristen and Will for their […]
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If your little one is no longer in onesies and swaddles and instead playing tickle fight and tag, it’s probably time for some updated family photos (perhaps in one of Chicago’s prettiest parks?!). That’s exactly what the Villa family had in mind. I am so very fortunate to have wedding clients continue to hire me […]
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Some couples look forward to a wedding day with 200 people, confetti cannons, or a cake big enough to feed a small army. And if that’s you, I’m here for it! Let the celebration begin! But for other couples, their love stories are written in quiet corners, surrounded by a close-knit group of people, with […]
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This is just one of those sessions you have to see for yourself, and I am so ready to share it with you! It showcases the kind of love that’s so big, so generous, it spills over from one family to another. The kind of love that has a heartbeat outside your own chest. And […]
