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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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couple popping champagne

A breakdown of my favorite Chicago engagement session locations and the perfect backdrops to tell your love story at!

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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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Couple dancing

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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