Meeting Emily and Garrett at their Cantigny Park engagement session was like running into old friends. I felt like we’ve known each other for years, and they are such a sweet couple to photograph! Emily and Garrett’s love story goes back to their college days, when the two met at the University of Missouri. Emily […]

Amy and Keegan’s classic, timeless wedding vision came to life on Saturday, August 21, 2021. From their gorgeous getting ready locations that allowed for optimal natural light portraits, to the lovely ceremony that took place at St. James Catholic Church in Arlington Heights, the day was just perfect! When planning the wedding, the most important […]

Lincoln Park is one of the BEST places in Chicago for a proposal. The nature boardwalk combines beautiful views of the city skyline perfectly against all of the greenery. Many of Chicago’s iconic locations can be unpredictable, and especially crowded on weekends during the summer months. One of the biggest advantages of planning a proposal […]

I have been photographing Kelly’s family for years now, so it was extra special to finally have Kelly and Matt in front of the camera for their engagement photos! The two chose the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and a few select locations throughout Lincoln Park – North Pond for their session. Since they live in […]

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Staci and Zach met one weekend at ISU during freshmen year. Zach attended EIU, but was visiting a friend at Illinois State University where Staci attended. The two had never met before that night even though they shared mutual friends. That night, Staci and Zach just clicked with one another. The later came to find […]

This summer proposal at North Avenue Beach was captured by my associate photographer, Kellie!