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elopement at Trump Tower Chicago

Kristen and Catherine eloped in mid-December with one of the most thoughtful and intimate celebrations I’ve ever been lucky enough to be a part of. This Christmas-loving duo held a warm and inviting elopement ceremony with their families in a suite at Trump Tower Chicago, which was the perfect setting for their big day. Holiday Elopement […]

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intimate publishing house B&B chicago wedding

Remember AJ and Justin’s heart-tugging engagement session at Morton Arboretum this summer? Well, their big day finally arrived, and it was all I envisioned and more for this contagiously happy couple. AJ and Justin had the most beautiful, intimate ceremony at Publishing House Bed & Breakfast, followed by a divine four-course meal with 35 of their closest family and […]

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Parson's chicken chicago wedding

Have you ever considered hosting a wedding at a fun local venue like Parson’s Chicken Chicago? After seeing this wedding, you just might change your mind! Emily is my best friend’s little sister. I met Claire in college (my ΑΞΔ SISTAH! ❤️☀️), and she’s been stuck with me ever since. I was thrilled that Emily and […]

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Chicago wedding photographer

You know when you meet someone, and the connection is just there? Conversation comes so easily, and you just click? That’s how it was with this incredible couple. I met Beth and Jeff at the West Loop Wedding Walk and immediately hit it off with them—so much so that they booked their wedding photography with me! […]

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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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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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baby smiling

Go from I don’t know to I’ve got this! with these 8 tips for taking better iPhone pictures. After years of hearing friends, family, and peers tell me they wish they were better at taking photos….I decided to do something to help. I have to pinch myself that I get to call my passion my […]

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