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Walden Chicago wedding

These two! At one point during this wedding, I looked at my darling couple and said, “You know, I’ve captured a lot of weddings as a photographer, and I have never seen anyone look at their bride quite like you do, Travis!” And you won’t have to scroll far to catch that sparkle I’m talking […]

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Glen View Club wedding

It feels like I just blogged Sarah and Will’s engagement session—because I did! But these two have been together almost four years and knew they wanted a short engagement period. They were simply ecstatic to tie the knot. When you’re ready, you’re ready! And these two were more than eager to celebrate their love story in […]

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chicago studio maternity session

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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Garfield Park Conservatory wedding portraits

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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Greenhouse Loft Chicago wedding

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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Chicago newborn session

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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sibling picture ideas

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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