Stephanie and Jason’s Ignite Glass Studio Chicago Wedding

Stephanie and Jason are the cutest pair! The two met on a blind date 5 years ago and tied the knot on a blustery autumn Saturday in September. Their wedding was the thing of dreams: the sparkly shoes, the Tiffany & Co. rings, the gowns, and the adorable robes that the bride tribe wore. All […]

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Jamie and Dan’s Dreamy White Pines Golf Club Wedding

Jamie and Dan have a love story for the ages. The couple met years ago, and their connection has blossomed ever since. I met Jamie during my freshman year of college at the University of Illinois, as we lived in the same dorm, just across the hall from each other! I was thrilled when she […]

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Mary and Rohn Schmidt’s Mad Hatter Wedding | Chicago Wedding Photographer

I was thrilled to be asked to capture a talented cinematographer and photographer’s wedding. What an honor! Rohn proposed to Mary atop a glorious mountain in China, and the two are the cutest pair! The love between them radiates through to each person they meet. Their intimate Mad Hatter themed wedding took place in a […]

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Armour House Wedding Lake Forest, IL | Chicago Wedding Photographer

Lake Forest Armour House Wedding There came a time in my career where I wanted to start booking more weddings with couples like Nicole and Mike. Sweet, kind, and with an excellent eye for details, these two blew everyone away; myself included. Peek below for their GORGEOUS Lake Forest Armour House wedding, with details curated […]

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Mom + Dad’s Anniversary Session

When your parents are married for 25+ years, you start to realize how special each piece of family history is. For my mom’s wedding anniversary present, I photographed my family’s wedding memorabilia, along with fragments of items collected along the way to the present moments. On their wedding day, my father wore a pink bowtie, which […]

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Brigitte and Scott’s Oakbrook, IL Wedding

Brigitte and Scott were some of the nicest people I have ever met, and were an absolute JOY to work with. They met 10 years ago, while in school, and their love has grown and grown since they were “just friends,” all that time ago. At their reception, I couldn’t wipe the smile from my […]

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When to Book Your Wedding Professionals

So you’re engaged!!! This is one of the most exciting times to cherish in your life, and you are all set to get started on all of those planning details. I have organized a list of the order in which to book your wedding professionals with some recommendations of my favorite trusted vendors, too! 1. […]

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