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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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I could tear up just thinking about this beautiful Chicago wedding and these kind, warm souls. I met Natalie and Ed for the first time at their Lurie Garden engagement session back in May. Up until then, I had only heard the cheerful, effervescent tone in Natalie’s voice. Upon meeting Natalie she was just as […]

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I still remember when Chelsea reached out and told me they were having their wedding at an antique shop in Chicago- Salvage One. I couldn’t wait to hear more and we planned a get together. We sat on their gorgeous Chicago balcony in the heart of the West Loop and, over a delicious charcuterie board, […]

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Vail Wedding

Every wedding is different, beautiful, and unique in its own way. In order to be a smashing success, there are two main things I think a wedding needs. The first – two people very much in love. The second – a killer wedding timeline. Fun fact for you – before I became a wedding photographer, […]

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I don’t think I’ve ever been to a more fun wedding than Liz and Sal’s this past weekend. Of course, of course, I love all of the weddings I work and attend in their own special way, but Saturday was just different. I started the day at the Hilton Garden Inn in Tinley Park while […]

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couple sitting lurie garden

A beautiful Chicago engagement session at Lurie Garden. We started our session with sunshine (yay!) BIG hugs and so much excitement. Natalie is basically a big bottle of prosecco she is so bubbly and you can just tell she makes everyone around her happy. And Ed, my goodness that woman puts the biggest damn smile on his face.

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I love being able to include dogs in engagement sessions and weddings. As part of the family, they should be included in these special life moments! In this blog I break down some super helpful tips for including your pup in your engagement session or wedding.

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Chicago Wedding // St. Vinent’s Church // River Forest, IL // University Club of Chicago // Chicago, IL

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