Lindsey & Ross are so adorable together! Although it was freezing and pouring rain on their session date, we truly made lemonade out of lemons. With clear umbrellas, some gorgeous purple attire, a stunning pair of Louboutins, and lots of giggles; their presence brightened up the dreariest of weather. Peek below for their high fashion, […]

Sally & Chris had the most beautiful, snowy engagement session at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. The couple reached out to me initially wanting to recreate a specific photo that they had seen online, which perfectly encapsulated their relationship. My husband and I took it upon ourselves to face the […]

Mary & Matt had a wedding of epic proportions at Pazzos 311 in downtown Chicago. From the flowers to the band, each detail was carefully curated and planned to the nines by Lynne Kennedy from The Gilded Aisle Weddings. Mary and I bonded over our mutual love of Taylor Swift and Billy Joel, and I […]

Megan, Tony, & their dog had a beautiful day for a mini session at Olive Park with their photographer, Kait. Kait is an amazing human being, and so are these three! The vibes were bright and sunny with a hint of whimsy. The skyline made the perfect, glowy backdrop for the couple’s adoration for one […]

Deanne & Sean are truly meant to be! The pair met through mutual friends, and has been together for many years. Through the good times and bad, they have always supported one another. Deanne and Sean are both beautiful humans, inside and out. I feel extremely lucky to have captured their wedding in Naperville, Illinois- […]

I solemnly swear these two are the best match! Zach & Nayeli are both big Harry Potter fans, so Zach went all out to show Nayeli that he truly adores her, and wants to commit to forever as a pair. From the custom wands to the HP letters on the sign asking to marry in […]

Photos by Mandelette Associates, Stephanie and Minha Mazel tov to Jeremy & Corey! Chef Jeremy and his beautiful bride had a wedding for the history books. Carefully curated details, pops of lemon, and shades of greens and blues highlighted their special day in a way that was so beautiful, it brought a tear to my […]

Megan and Andy have the sweetest love story! The pair met by coincidence, as they were both extra on set of the TV show, Chicago Fire. They provided their cars for the filming, and Megan took notice of Andy through her rear view mirror. The pair signed their papers as filming wrapped, and they decided […]

Bonnie and Jon are the perfect pair! The duo met in high school, and have been inseparable ever since. Jon proposed at the Naperville Riverwalk, just outside of Chicago, Illinois. We revisited the place where he popped the question, and also popped some bubbly to celebrate their union! Bonnie is an NCIU nurse who’s kindness […]