Laura and Drew’s Bumble Inspired Engagement Session | Chicago Wedding Photographer

North Avenue Beach Chicago Engagement Session #Mandelette couples meet all kinds of ways, but I would say this is is one of the cutest! 4 years ago, Laura and Drew swiped on each other’s profiles because Drew was wearing a bowtie, and Laura had a Notre Dame sweatshirt on. The two went out on their […]

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Kayla and Aaron’s Garfield Park Conservatory Engagement

Fine Art Chicago engagement photography | Kayla and Aaron Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago Even in an April SNOW storm, Kayla and Aaron are an adorable pair. Kayla and I bonded immediately over teaching and doing good for others, as the sweet bride to be instructs special needs students in a turnaround school. Aaron and Kayla […]

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Kelsey and Dain’s Astor Street District, Chicago Engagement

December was a rainy month, filled with Holiday joy and chilly nights, paired best with hot cocoa. Kelsey and Dain did not let a gloomy day with little natural light deter them from brightening the mood of their engagement session. The pair got together on this lovely day, and joked with me the entire time. […]

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Mary and Patrick’s Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago Illinois Engagement

Mary and Patrick are the cutest pair! The two were planning their wedding in Michigan when they asked me to photograph their love a year prior to the event. Of course, I was over the moon to meet this giddy, playful pair! Mary came to the session wearing this yellow dress that I may end […]

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Janet + Trent’s Museum Campus Chicago Engagement Shoot

Janet and Trent are the definition of #couplegoals. The two met in College, and stayed together through the years and trials of dating long distance. From Champaign onward, the two dated and eventually moved in together. Trent popped the question while Janet was teaching in Chicago, and the love between these two was cascading into […]

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Denise and Nathan’s Lincoln Park Chicago Engagement

This couple couldn’t be more in love! Denise and Nathan dressed to the nines for their engagement session at the beautiful, scenic Nature Boardwalk in Lincoln Park over memorial day weekend. You can feel the love for each other and fun we had in the photos! Denise is an absolute doll; from the moment she […]

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Holly and Sage’s Indiana Engagement | Chicago Wedding Photographer

When Holly and Sage contacted me to photograph their engagement, I was beyond thrilled! The cutest couple ever asked for my style guide, came dressed to impress, and were such great sports through the cloudy, gloomy and cold weather. I couldn’t be happier with their photos, and we had SO much fun!! 

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