Sometimes simpler is better when it comes to life’s biggest milestones and tiniest new additions. When you remove the backdrops, you can really focus on what matters most—your love for each other, the excitement you feel as you eagerly await your little one, and the incredible beauty of pregnancy. Alex and Mike are due shortly […]
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Somehow, this was my first time shooting at the Morton Arboretum, and I am HOOKED. If you love the idea of Garfield Park Observatory but don’t want to fight the crowds during peak season, the Arboretum is a fantastic choice with lush, sprawling acres of tall grass and trees. There’s so much space and endless unique, […]
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Alexis and James’ big day at The Arbory chicago kicked off my 2023 wedding season, and boy, I hope it was a preview for the year to come! Alexis and James are as down-to-earth as it comes. From the moment I met them in person for their engagement session, I knew we would have the best […]
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Abbi and Dave opted for an alternative minimalist wedding at Greenhouse Loft Chicago. Abbi got ready at an Airbnb down the street from The Thompson Hotel, where Dave was getting ready. Light streamed through a dreamy hallway in the home. I told Abbi this had to be the first look spot—which turned out to be perfection! After […]
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He’s finally here! I captured Kendal’s maternity portraits what-seems-like yesterday, and baby Brooks has made his grand debut! When I first captured Kendal and Jake in 2018 for their engagement session, I would have never dreamt that I would have the joy of photographing them five years later as they started their family. As I […]
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Ten precious fingers and ten tiny toes. Sweet scrunchy faces and feathery soft hair. Big blue eyes and sleepy yawns. The newborn stage overflows with beautiful details you want to remember forever. This stage is fleeting—you’ll be on to the next equally-magical phase before you know it! It’s so important to capture every little moment […]
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It’s five o’clock somewhere—and it’s the perfect excuse to share this beer-loving duo’s engagement photos in Roscoe Village! When a couple contacts me about an offbeat engagement session, there’s a pretty good chance I’m in! I love capturing couples authentically in their elements, and this session was so unique to Emily and Steve. There are a […]
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I’ve met a lot of incredible couples, families, and individuals over the years, but getting to capture all of the wonderful people who were in my life before I became a photographer is one thing that makes my job even more extraordinary, like this newborn session for my very best friend from High School, Jenna. […]
