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You are the finest, loveliest, tenderist, and most beautiful person I have ever known - and even that is an understatement. 
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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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Do you know what my favorite thing in the world is? When I FINALLY get to meet my clients in person, and they’re even better than they are on the internet and via email. ⁠⠀This downtown Long Grove engagement session is the perfect example! ⁠⠀I felt an instant warmth and connection to Jenny and Drew. […]

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couple in forest

I squeezed this St.James Forest Preserve engagement session in with Anne and Craig the week before the sky started turning grey and the trees lost all of their leaves. I love when my couples choose nature filled spaces like the St.James Forest preserve – while it might seem that you can only get so many […]

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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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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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The Meet Cute I’m talking about Sharris and me, not Eddie and Sharris 😂 Sharris and I connected for a gorgeous boho // indie bridal tea party styled shoot in May.  The girl is witty, funny, and has just the right amount of sass. Besides the incredible shoot she put together, I instantly felt a connection with […]

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