As a Chicago wedding photographer, I get asked often what a parent album is, and what the difference is between a parent album and a client album, so I thought I would write a post about it! What is the purpose of a parent album? -The purpose of a parent album is to gift each […]

Being a Chicago wedding photographer who has shot digital for years, I had my first 35mm film client come to Rogers Park to shoot with me… YAY! I was over the moon with how these scans turned out with my new Canon1V film camera. This was my first time shooting with the 1V, and the […]

Being a Chicago wedding photographer who has been shooting digital for over 10 years, I just started shooting film! After idolizing film photographers for about a decade, my father gifted me his old Pentax K1000 film camera, which some would say could double as a hammer for nails since it is so durable. I am […]

Ever wonder how some brides’ getting ready locations really look stunning in their wedding photos? There are a few tips and tricks to help you prepare, and I am sharing them here! I am a Chicago wedding photographer with a team of wedding photographers and videographers, and we are all trained in the same style […]

Our team of Chicago wedding vendors went above and beyond to create a romantic, modern shoot with vintage elements. This styled shoot couple was so cute together, and was over the moon to take part in this shoot at the historic venue. The team of vendors pulled together to create a modern elegance with a romantic feel. Peek below […]

Chris and Brooke are the cutest pair! The two knew that they were made for each other once they moved into their West Loop apartment after years of dating, and just “fell into step without missing a beat.” I am so happy for these cuties, as they tied the knot at the Lincoln Park Conservatory’s […]

Elise and Alex knew they did not want a traditional wedding. That’s why they employed the help of the best elopement planners in town to make their non traditional, intimate wedding dream a reality. At The Drake, we typically think of the big ballrooms and extravagance, but that is just not this pair’s style. Tastefully […]

Finding the perfect Save the Date or Thank You Card can be tough. Many companies embed their logo onto the card, which does not exactly allude to the luxury experience from wedding start to finish. If you value paper goods, our team member, Sierra, can make you a custom thank you card or save the […]

Hi there, budding photographer! So, you want to grow your business. Congrats on taking the first step by reading this blog! I am about to show you what has worked for me in terms of planning a styled shoot in Chicago, Illinois. Announce to your sphere of influence that you are planning a styled shoot […]