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Intimate Glen Ellyn Backyard Wedding

Laura spent 18 years of her life looking out her kitchen window at her backyard in Glen Ellyn, in a home that surrounded her with love. So when it was time for her to commit to Kyle for a lifetime, she wanted it to be in a place that was surrounded by love as well, […]

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two brides

Where do I even begin to start with this gorgeous Warehouse 109 wedding. This was one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever shot and I feel so blessed I got to be a part of. I went to High School with Lauren and re-connected last year when she was on the hunt for […]

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Old Town Couple

I can’t imagine a better way to start a Saturday morning than by getting to witness and document two darling people get engaged. When Zach reached out to me and told me that he would be including their dog “Piper” in his Old Town proposal and that his (then) g/f “likes dogs more than she […]

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Chicago couple

When I read Gabby + Jimmy’s inquiry form, all I could think is, holy smokes these guys seem like the all American couple. Both are High School teachers. Jimmy, a football coach, and Gabby a cheerleading coach. They met at the University of Indiana at a party, crossing paths several times in their School of […]

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I could tear up just thinking about this beautiful Chicago wedding and these kind, warm souls. I met Natalie and Ed for the first time at their Lurie Garden engagement session back in May. Up until then, I had only heard the cheerful, effervescent tone in Natalie’s voice. Upon meeting Natalie she was just as […]

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Chicago couple

This Chicago summer engagement session was just the best! I finally got to meet Laura & Kyle and get them behind my lens before their intimate backyard wedding in Glen Ellyn in September! These two are so down to earth, kind, and easy going. We had a hot but beautiful night and the city as […]

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couple with dog

A perfect Chicago night. That’s how I would describe this Chicago engagement session with Sania and Addhyan. In the midst of a heavy heat wave, I showed up to the Chicago Yacht Club and was greeted with a gorgeous 74 degree night, a beautiful breeze, and Sania, Addhyan, and Mowgli dressed to the nines in […]

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I still remember when Chelsea reached out and told me they were having their wedding at an antique shop in Chicago- Salvage One. I couldn’t wait to hear more and we planned a get together. We sat on their gorgeous Chicago balcony in the heart of the West Loop and, over a delicious charcuterie board, […]

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