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Anniversary in the park |Chicago wedding photographer

Emily and Brian were truly a sight for sore eyes, and a half & a half. I had so much fun capturing their pets, their new home, and a night in a Chicagoland forest preserve. Peek below for their dreamy session, caught on digital mixed in with Portra 400 film on the Pentax 645N and […]

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Buckingham Fountain Proposal | Chicago Wedding Photographer

It’s not every day your boyfriend takes you on a horse-drawn carriage ride around downtown Chicago. Sarah was completely surprised to be serenaded by a musician playing “Your Song,” by Elton John as Daniel took her out of the carriage and got down on one knee. This was truly a sight for sore eyes! I […]

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Union Station Engagement | Chicago Wedding Photographer

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. […]

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Morton Arboretum Proposal | Chicago Wedding Photographer

Alex and Emily are so sweet together, as is their dog, Greta! Alex had been planning to propose to Emily for quite some time, picked the perfect ring, and coordinated the whole thing with myself and Emily’s best friend, who happens to be a planner with the Simply Elegant Group in Chicago. Danielle and I […]

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Chicago Wedding Photographer | Garfield Park Conservatory Engagement

Ally and Griffin are the cutest pair! They asked me to photograph their wedding in Lake Barrington this September, and I just can’t wait for their big day 🙂 These cuties looked for a Chicago wedding photographer near and far, but after our initial phone call, we knew we were the perfect fit! Ally met […]

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Custom Save the Dates and Thank You cards | Chicago Wedding Photographer

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 […]

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Kati and Evan’s Lincoln Park Engagement Session | Chicago Wedding Photographer

Lincoln Park Chicago Engagement Photographer Kati and Evan are as cute as can be 🙂 Kati is finishing nursing school, and Evan popped the question as if he could hardly wait for their wedding day to come. The pair are so giddy and in love, and it came through in their photos. Kati commemorated her […]

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Christine and Chris’s Lincoln Park Chicago Engagement Session | Chicago Wedding Photographer

Lincoln Park Chicago Engagement Photographer Christine and Chris are seriously so cute!! The pair met at work and kept their love a secret until years down the road where they attended a company party together. Seeing the way they play off of each other is so fun and wonderful to watch. I absolutely loved sharing […]

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Musician’s Lincoln Park Chicago Engagement Session | Chicago Wedding Photographer

Lincoln Park Chicago Engagement Session This couple is truly meant for each other. The pair started playing music together a few years ago, and fell in love almost immediately. When the two met me for their engagement session, I could not help but feel that they were made for each other. He encourages her intelligence […]

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