Mayra and Nikko had planned a stunning wedding at The Old Post Office for August first, yet life had other plans for them. The adorable pair chose to marry at Chicago’s City Hall, and said their vows before a justice of the peace. Now, this was not what they had envisioned, all rustic decor and […]

Carolyn and Rob had to reverse-postpone their November 2020 wedding due to COVID-19, and planned their entire event perfectly from shake-up to finish. Carolyn’s backyard doubled as the perfect ceremony and reception space for her family and friends; social-distancing style. I was so inspired and in awe of the kind spirits that filled the room, […]

Hi everyone! I hope you all are enjoying some sunshine, or if it is raining where you are, a cozy blanket and cup of hot cocoa. Sit back and relax if you are reading this, because we have some awesome tips for you from a former bride turned wedding planner that pertain to planning your […]

Planning a wedding is stressful as it is, but add in a global pandemic, and that stress is maximized. My heart goes out to all of the couples who have had to postpone, have lost retainers, and are unsure of what lies ahead. If you have been following me for a while, you may have […]

Maureen and Kyle are the cutest pair! The two enjoy electronic beats, and are all giggly and goofy together. I had such a fun time laughing and dancing along with them at their Union Station Chicago engagement session. I can’t wait for their wedding at the Peggy Notebart Butterly Musuem! Cheers to this lovely couple. […]

Eric and Faye had a wedding that brought tears to all of our eyes. This cute couple met years back, and shares a space together in Chicago. Eric’s and Faye’s family members were sweet as can be, and only added to the magic of this quaint and quirky elopement. Eric and Faye shared their vows […]

Kashon and Michael had the cutest elopement ever on a cloudy day, where the sun came out just in time for their portraits. When their planners, Michelle and Rian, asked me to photograph this dreamy Chicago elopement, of course my answer was a YES, accompanied by a gleeful dance around my apartment! As a Chicago […]

I get asked often by friends and family members planning their wedding: how much should I expect to pay for a wedding photographer? I have written this blog post to provide genuine expectations for your wedding planning process, and hope that this helps you in your planning journey! Wedding photographers in Chicago start at anywhere […]

As a Chicago wedding photographer dating a salesman, we are trying to be creative with all of our down time at home, and are keeping romance alive. I wanted to provide some loving ideas for you and your partner that you can do for free or low cost, and that are at home. Peek below […]