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You are the finest, loveliest, tenderist, and most beautiful person I have ever known - and even that is an understatement. 
-F. Scott. Fitzgerald

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Even though this session was late into the fall, we were so lucky to snag the very last of the brilliant Chicago color. Jessica and Michael live in the Lakeview/Lincoln Park area, so taking photos in Lincoln Park was very special to them. They often take their two dogs, Sophie and Melvin, on walks there. […]

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And their story continues! I photographed Maura and John’s wedding last summer (2021), and this summer I got to capture their new world as a family of three! 🥹 To say this was a special evening would be an understatement. Have you ever met someone and instantly felt like long-lost friends? From the moment I […]

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We have entered that magical time of the year in Chicago where the weather is just right, the colors in the sky are simply insane, and my heart is as big as ever because it’s engagement session season! ⁠⠀⁠⠀I FINALLY got to meet Rebecca and Sam in September for their Chicago Lakefront engagement session and […]

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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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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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A gorgeous Chicago Riverwalk sunrise engagement session with Sarah & Jacob.

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Lindsay + Clay // Engagement // Milton Lee Olive Park

What happens when you mix an empty Olive Park with the perfect Fall weather and the dreamiest couple? ⠀

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Gorgeous coordinating blue engagement outfits

Hope + Daniel // Engaged // North Avenue Beach

Hope + Daniel weren’t afraid of a little public dancing, a George Costanza pose (if you know, you know), or a little romance on the beach. Their goofy and loving personalities compliment each other perfectly and are the best recipe for a life filled with adventure and F U N. ⠀

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