A wedding filled with nonstop laughter and joy! 8.10.24 Caroline and Agustin are one of those couples that just never stop smiling. When we captured their engagement session the summer before, I knew then that their wedding day was going to be even more delightful. The couple chose one of my favorite venues for their […]

A beautiful queer moment on the beach at sunset = the best evening ever 8.2.24 August 2nd was a DAY. I capturing an early wedding with an amazing couple, Liz and Timothea, then I headed up to Montrose Beach to be a part of a tear-jerker of a proposal. Ash wanted to make their proposal […]

A beautiful wedding at Pleasant Home with goth, intimate vibes! 6.29.24 Caitlin and I have known each other for years. When she asked me to capture her wedding at Pleasant Home, it was of course a resounding “yes”! Caitlin and Jon wanted a timeless and intimate wedding day with a bit of goth energy, and […]

This nontraditional farm wedding in the south Chicago suburbs had everything: beautiful views, delicious food trucks, and goats on a roof! 5.24.24 Meli and Steve’s wedding at Navarro Farm was completely unique. For one, Navarro Farms is a nonprofit organization and not a wedding venue. The couple were lucky enough to know the owners who […]

Erin and Noelle held a meaningful and queer wedding at the Walden that had more than a few people crying happy tears. 4.28.24 Queer weddings are always purposeful. The couple often takes the time to honor those queer pioneers who paved the way for their marriage, and their ceremony holds extra meaning. Erin and Noelle […]

Met Gala fashion, drag queen performances, and rainbow confetti! Yes, this was my dream wedding. 3.30.24 Meeting Alex and Joey for the first time was like meeting best friends after years of being apart. Immediately, that connection is there. Their wedding at Wildman BT was a showstopper (I mean, when a drag queen performs at […]

A beautiful DIY home wedding with a personal ceremony at the AIDS memorial garden and a reception on the couple’s rooftop 9.23.23 Rito and Garrett had a crystal clear vision for their home wedding: celebrate on their rooftop with their closest friends and family as the sun sets behind them. For their ceremony, the couple […]

From Naperville to the Loop, from the Haldi to the final dance, Tonima and Tushar’s 3-day wedding weekend was one for the books! 6.23-6.25.23 When Tonima and Tushar asked me to shoot their wedding, I was so excited! When they told me it was a 3-day event, I was even more excited. I had been […]

What a gorgeous Jewish wedding on a crisp fall day! 11.5.23 Morgan and Josh are so cute together, it’s ridiculous. Morgan is several inches taller than Josh, and when they embrace, he nuzzles his head perfectly into her shoulder. They look like two puzzle pieces who just fit together. Their wedding at the Blackstone Hotel […]

What’s better than a gothic-style wedding with your best friends and family at a Michelin star restaurant? 10.14.23 Alicia and Shane’s wedding was every goth girl’s dream. It’s no surprise that I love a nontraditional vibe, and their day was just perfect. Shane got ready at home with his groomsmen, while Alicia and her bridesmaids […]

Kam and Michael decided to have their wedding at their favorite brewery, surrounded by their chosen family and friends! 8.5.23 If you were to ask me what the most important part of your wedding is, I would give you the same answer every time: make sure your wedding matches who you are as a couple. […]

A beautiful vow renewal at the Ambassador on a Chicago winter day! 12.2.23 When Jamie reached out to me in search of a photographer, I asked her all about the details of her wedding. Turns out, it wasn’t a traditional wedding, but a surprise vow renewal for her husband Kalin! The couple was flying in […]

The Garfield Park Conservatory is a literal dream spot for your proposal! 7.1.23 I have shot so many proposals, and I’ve said it before: I get so nervous and excited knowing that someone is about to ask their partner to marry them! When Eliza emailed me asking if I could help plan her proposal to […]

The artsy queer proposal of my dreams! 11.25.22 I’ve mentioned this before, but proposals are so exciting for me! You cannot repeat any moment-it’s the most candid, real reaction you will get from a couple, and you have to be 100% ready and prepared to capture the moment. It can get a little tricky when […]

D&D, dog portraits, and dancing the night away! 9.24.22 To me, there’s nothing better than a couple who are truly in the moment on their wedding day. They’re not worried about the little things, and they’re not stressed about the day ahead-they’re just there for each other. That was Daniel and Diane! We shot their […]

This couple opted for an intimate wedding at a Michelin restaurant, complete with a Mariachi band! 9.15.22 Friendly reminder: Your wedding can be any size you want! If you want to invite 200 people, go for it, but don’t feel pressured to have a huge wedding. Cristina and Rudy knew exactly what they wanted: an […]

This Chicago couple wanted an engagement session in their neighborhood to celebrate their love of the city! 3.4.23 When Roland and Alyssa reached out to me for an engagement session, I was super excited to hear what they had in mind! The couple will be getting married this October in New Orleans, but they wanted […]

Your proposal should be as unique and perfect as your love; Liz and Emma’s engagement was such a perfect reflection of their love! 9.3.22 When Liz reached out to me to help her propose to her girlfriend, Emma, I was so excited! Not only do I love capturing proposals, and not only do I love […]

A goth elopement in the woods just days before Halloween = my idea of the perfect moody wedding! 10.28.22 I love courthouse weddings! I love Halloween! I love courthouse weddings on Halloween! Okay, so the wedding wasn’t on Halloween, but Jess and Wade had the goth wedding of my dreams. The two opted for a […]

Ceremony at home + reception at a brewery in Logan Square = the perfect small wedding! 10.7.22 Real talk: there are few things I love more than a home wedding. Having a small group of your friends and loved ones in the space that the two of you have made into your favorite place to […]

Mocktails are entering a new era of delectability! 1.14.23 The sober community in Chicago is amazing. Chicago AF, a nonprofit group that brings sober people together for fun, exciting events, hosted NA (non-alcoholic) Day at Loft on Lake on a chilly January day. I was so excited to be able to capture this day for […]

K&C had the most mindful wedding at Ravenswood Event Center, complete with guided meditation, poetry readings, and a group-made tapestry! 8.5.22 When you hear “90 minute ceremony”, what’s your first thought? A lot of people would think of a Catholic mass, or a ceremony with a lot of traditional elements and classic moments. Some people […]

We made the queer wedding of their dreams happen! 11.11.22 When you meet the love of your life during Covid, and they safely drop off toilet paper at your front door during quarantine, you know it’s true love. For Jes (they/them) and Tiff (she/her), this adorable act of kindness turned into a relationship that culminated […]

The Morton Arboretum is the perfect place to pop the question, no matter what time of year.