Between this summer’s heat wave, and all of the earlier rain we had this season, Nicole and Phil finally landed on the PERFECT night for an engagement session at North Avenue Beach! And let me tell you, there was no shortage of laughs from these two! Their story Like every solid relationship, Nicole and Phil […]

Sunshine, sunflower fields, and the smiles of these adorable kiddos is the definition of sweet summertime 🌻 It’s true what they say, that a sunflower field is like a sky with a thousand suns. I’ve been wanting to photograph a family session at a sunflower field for a while now, and Oak Rest Farms Sunflowers in […]

If you’re looking for some of the most epic locations throughout Chicago for an unforgettable proposal, Londonhouse should probably be at the top of your list! The LH Cupola, 23 stories above street level at LondonHouse Hotel, can be rented for a either a 30 minute or 60 minute proposal block. Champagne, rose petals, and […]

Elona and Andy have set the date for October 25, 2019. I first met Elona and Andy when I captured their proposal at the County Line Orchard in the midst of a sunflower field, so I was thrilled when they chose me to be their wedding photographer. The Chicago Botanic Garden is such an amazing […]

From the moment I met Kristi and Josh, I knew their wedding would be full of lots of love and a whole lot of laughter! Warehouse 109 in Plainfield, IL was the perfect venue for this family affair. It’s always beautiful to see two families come together through marriage. From Josh’s mom providing her floral […]

Topping off senior year spring break with a senior photoshoot in downtown Chicago is probably one of the best ways to head into the last chapter of high school! I loved wandering around some of the local hotspots along the Chicago Riverwalk with Sydney, talking about her plans for the future after high school graduation. […]

What’s more fun than being in Washington, D.C. during the annual cherry blossoms!? Taking family photos during cherry blossom season, of course! Nothing says spring is in bloom more than the bountiful branches covered in these luscious, blush beauties. “Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; They are sunshine, food, and medicine for […]

The Shoot and Share photo contest is a free and fair photo contest for photographers all over the world. The best part – Everything is totally free! The voting process is particularly addicting in my opinion. You see four images in a given category, and you get to decide which one is the best. No […]