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If you’re like most solopreneurs, you’re more than likely wearing more than one hat in your wedding photography business.  So when it comes to building a website for your business, it can be hard to know where to start.  In this digital era, having an awesome website is key to attracting couples in search of […]

What Should I Have on the Home Page of My Wedding Photography Website?

Education

Downtown Geneva Couples Session | Noelle + David

Couples

St. Charles Backyard Wedding | Rachel + Stephen

Stories

There’s nothing I love more than working together with a couple to create a session that is unique to them. That is exactly what we did with this Wicker Park Couples Session. Miranda and Daniel are some of the coolest people I’ve ever met. Their passions include traveling, thrifting, decorating their absolutely beautiful Wrigleyville Apartment, […]

Couples Session in Wicker Park | Miranda + Daniel

Stories

Chicago Engagement Session | Matt + Itzel

Stories

Geneva Golf Course Wedding | Sam + Andrew

Weddings

To say I’m obsessed with this Chicago at home couples session is an understatement. Katie and Kelly have trusted me time and time again to document ALL the intimate moments of their love story. I know them and their relationship probably more than most do at this point. Being able to document some of their […]

Chicago at Home Couples Session | Katie + Kelly

Stories

10 Couples Photo Ideas to Make Your Photos Feel Like You

Couples

5 Things You’ll Need to Start Your Photography Business

Education

Marisa in her first year of photography

Anthony and Bill wanted to have their wedding in their favorite Chicago restaurant which is seriously the COOLEST idea for an intimate wedding. The two of them gathered their closest friends in their favorite place for a super low-key day and personal wedding day. We got ready together at their Chicago home. Both men wore […]

Rainy Intimate Wedding at a Chicago Restaurant | Anthony + Bill

Stories

intimate Chicago restaurant wedding

6 Ways to Include Loved Ones at Your Downsized Wedding

Weddings

Why you should have a Sunrise Photo Shoot in Chicago

Couples

“So you’re saying we will be making out, in a field, in the middle of nowhere, and you’ll be two inches away from our face with a camera lens?” I know, it seems weird, but you have to trust me. It will be an adventure, but first, we have to get you comfortable before the […]

3 Tips for a Stress Free Couples Photo Shoot

Couples

Late Night Couples Session | Claire + Nasri

Couples

Couple lays in the grass at their date night

Intimate Chicago Rooftop Wedding | Mike + Lauren

Stories

IT’S ENGAGEMENT SEASON Y’ALL and I’m sure if you’re here you’re wondering how to plan the perfect proposal. If you’re planning a proposal sometime soon, my guess is you’re probably a bit unsure of where to start. Though I firmly believe that there is no right or wrong way to ask someone to be your […]

5 Steps for Planning the Perfect Proposal

Weddings

North Avenue Beach Proposal | Kelly + Katie

Couples

Chicago Couples Session | Illinois Couples Photography

Couples

Chicago Couples Vintage Style Apartment

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