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Grant booked this Chicago anniversary session for Brie as a surprise to document a little bit of their relationship. They’re two of the most stylish and unique people I know, so I knew their couples anniversary session in Chicago was going to be one of a kind! Brie and I have been close friends for […]

Couples Anniversary Session in Chicago | Brie + Grant

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Sunrise Couples Session North Avenue Beach | Marisa + Val

Couples

South Loop Couples Session | Chengyin + Ja

Couples

Miranda and Daniel’s couples session in Chicago’s Wicker Park was SO much fun to get creative with them.  Miranda and Daniel met during the pandemic and quickly fell in love.  This session actually marked one of their first anniversaries and I had so much fun documenting some of their love together.  They love Chicago, they’re […]

Wicker Park Couples Session | Miranda + Daniel

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Anniversary Photos at St James Farm | Katie + Zach

Couples

Downtown Geneva Couples Session | Noelle + David

Couples

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

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Chicago Engagement Session | Matt + Itzel

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Chicago at Home Couples Session | Katie + Kelly

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Not into frolicking around a field and making out with your partner? I get it, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. I am ALL about taking photos that reflect you and your human because I want to put together a session that feels like you through and through. I’ve put together a list of 10 […]

10 Couples Photo Ideas to Make Your Photos Feel Like You

Couples

Why you should have a Sunrise Photo Shoot in Chicago

Couples

3 Tips for a Stress Free Couples Photo Shoot

Couples

I am SO EXCITED to share some of these older sessions with you! I’m FINALLY catching up on all of my favorite couples sessions including some late night date night sessions from over the past two years. Claire Nasri and I go way back, (really, Claire is my cousin so I’ve known her since she […]

Late Night Couples Session | Claire + Nasri

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Couple lays in the grass at their date night

North Avenue Beach Proposal | Kelly + Katie

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Chicago Couples Session | Illinois Couples Photography

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Chicago Couples Vintage Style Apartment

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