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I had so much fun capturing Katie and Zach in their anniversary photos at St James Farm in Wheaton. These two have such an incredible love for one another that brought me such joy to document with my camera. Their session was simply incredible, which is why I wanted to talk a bit about what […]

Anniversary Photos at St James Farm | Katie + Zach

Couples

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

Education

Downtown Geneva Couples Session | Noelle + David

Couples

Rachel and Stephen’s backyard wedding in St. Charles Illinois was everything they wanted out of a wedding day. A day filled with friends, laughter, and laid-back fun. I was blessed to be able to Lauren from Lar Photography as my second shooter on this wedding day, so we were able to start the day with […]

St. Charles Backyard Wedding | Rachel + Stephen

Stories

Couples Session in Wicker Park | Miranda + Daniel

Stories

Chicago Engagement Session | Matt + Itzel

Stories

Sam and Andrews golf course wedding in Geneva was so special to me. These two were the first couple to book me to photograph their wedding about a year before cov*d hit the US. When it hit, Sam and Andrew weren’t sure what was going to happen, but we kept our hopes high and made […]

Geneva Golf Course Wedding | Sam + Andrew

Weddings

Chicago at Home Couples Session | Katie + Kelly

Stories

10 Couples Photo Ideas to Make Your Photos Feel Like You

Couples

When I started my photography business almost three years ago, I was fairly lost on what I needed to even start this endeavor. There were so many resources out there, so many different types of cameras, lenses, and so many different opinions. I just want to preface this post by saying, yes, there is a […]

5 Things You’ll Need to Start Your Photography Business

Education

Marisa in her first year of photography

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

I’ve been a photographer for a little over two years now and at this point I have had the honor of serving over 60 couples.  I kid you not, every single session that I have had was AMAZING and honestly such a privilege to be a part of. I must say though, I have a […]

Why you should have a Sunrise Photo Shoot in Chicago

Couples

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

This Chicago Rooftop Wedding was absolutely stunning, AND believe it or not this wedding was Mike and Lauren’s PLAN B. Mike and Lauren were just so full of love and had the most supportive and loving humans surrounding them for their wedding day. You’re not ready for the beauty that was this wedding. Getting Ready […]

Intimate Chicago Rooftop Wedding | Mike + Lauren

Stories

5 Steps for Planning the Perfect Proposal

Weddings

North Avenue Beach Proposal | Kelly + Katie

Couples

Daniel and Miranda are some of the coolest, and low key humans I know.
I was blessed to get a look into this cool Chicago couples vintage style apartment last week and I am so obsessed over all of the unique pieces featured throughout their home. We hung out with their fur babies and caught up with one another.

Chicago Couples Session | Illinois Couples Photography

Couples

Chicago Couples Vintage Style Apartment

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