I’m often asked when is the best time of day to schedule portraits. The answer – Golden Hour! The soft, beautiful, glowy look can be achieved either one hour before sunset, or at sunrise. Elisabeth and Jared opted for a sunrise session at Lincoln Park for their maternity session. The other perk of waking up […]

Iron and Ember Events is a newly renovated, all-season, full-service wedding venue perfect for a modern and chic wedding. Located at the Brookshire Golf Club in Carmel, I&E blends modern, industrial character with stunning natural light and picturesque views. The iron ceiling beams make a lovely statement with the beautifully accented fireplace that serves as […]

As a Chicago Senior Photographer, I strive to capture the natural joy during this exciting season of life. Raven could not have ROCKED this senior session at the Chicago Riverwalk any more if she tried! This senior session in the Windy City was the perfect excuse for Raven and her family to plan a little […]

Lombard Senior Photographer

“I spilled coffee on my shirt right before the shoot, but you can just edit that out, right”?! I have heard so many variations of this over the years of being a professional photographer. The kiddos had an accident the week before the shoot, and now there’s a scar on their forehead. Luckily, through the […]

Kellie and Cal’s summer engagement session at Peck Farm Park was made of golden hour dreams!! You’d never guess we were all sweating the entire time because these two and their pup, Snoop, made the shoot so much fun! Kellie and Cal first met while they were both working at Buffalo Wild Wings during their […]

When I first meet with my couples, so many of them are not sure about doing a first look. I would never want anyone to feel pressured into going with this option, but I do want to make sure you know all of the advantages of having a first look! Here are the top five […]

It was so wonderful getting the Lindsey family in front of my camera again! Watching the girls growing up and hitting their milestones is so much fun. A lifestyle session is perfect to capture their emerging personalities in a relaxed way that is enjoyable and showcases you all as a family unit. We had are […]