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This intimate  Loft Lucia wedding was a dream. I walked into a bubbly bride in the morning, and a fun group of groomsmen who didn’t stop laughing, or making Dan laugh the entire day. The couple and their crews got ready at the Hyatt House West Loop which has a stunning rooftop that became our main […]

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This Heritage Prairie Farm Wedding was an absolute dream. ⁠⁠Have you ever meet two people that are just so clearly meant to be together? You can feel it in the air when you’re around them. Well, that’s Jenny and Drew. Two of the kindest, welcoming, FUN, down to earth souls I have ever had the […]

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My baby girl is 1. Well, actually she’s 13 months! We celebrated with the most magical “Here Comes the One”, sunshine themed first birthday party at our home in Lombard, Illinois with our close families. We were planning on a small gathering with just the grandparents, but thanks to science, by April 27th, almost every […]

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This Intimate Publishing House Elopements was one of those perfect days where there is nothing but smiles everywhere you look, bubbles flowing, and a happiness in the air that can only be felt, not described. ⁠⁠ Publishing House is one of my absolute favorite venues in Chicago. The location is ideal, decor is breathtaking, and […]

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I am so unbelievably excited to be sharing this In Home Chicago Branding Session with Chicago real estate sweetheart and rockstar, Liz Jones of Keller Williams OneChicago. Yes, I love love, but I also love getting to capture and support entrepreneurs and small business owners who LOVE what they do! I have been so fortunate […]

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New Years Eve in Chicago. A day to celebrate the year behind you, and jump into the fresh year ahead of you – what better a day than this one to also get married. Kayla and Mike certainly had the best idea when they decided to have their New Years Even Chicago Elopement happen in […]

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I haven’t had a Chicago Riverwalk Engagement Session in quite some time, and boy oh boy did it feel good to be back there! I forgot how stunning the colors can be, the light bouncing off of the buildings bringing them to life, the mix of cold hard steel and the soft light that fills […]

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Blumen Garden just so happened to be the perfect third venue for Mary & Andy’s Intimate Wedding. Just like the life growing all around them in the garden they wed amongst, their life together is sure to bloom. I’ve seen a lot of changes to weddings this year. I’ve seen a lot of plans cancelled […]

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