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, […]

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 […]

As a Chicago wedding photographer, I get to see all kinds of beautiful and unique weddings. Christine and Chris were married at Brix on the Fox in the Chicago Suburbs. Everything about their wedding was personalized and unique! From the flowers to the makeup artists to the DJ, every vendor that the couple chose was […]

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 […]

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 […]