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Miriam & Eva at the Art Institute of Chicago

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 […]

AJ & Lital at Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

A small, queer wedding in the heart of the South Loop! 10.15.22 Here are a few facts that shouldn’t shock you: I love queer weddings, I love small weddings, and I love adorable moments that make me shriek in a way that only dogs can hear. AJ and Lital’s intimate wedding at the Chicago Firehouse […]

Daniel & Diane at Bottom Lounge

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 […]

Roya & Omar at Riot Fest

A destination wedding at Riot Fest?! My literal dream come true! 9.15.23 Here’s a fun fact about me: I am a music photographer! Alongside capturing amazing couples, my biggest passion is photographing music and festivals across the country. Riot Fest is easily one of my favorite weekends of the year-in fact, I often try and […]

Cristina & Rudy at Sepia

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 […]

James & Ally in Lincoln Park

What’s more picturesque than capturing a proposal on the iconic South Pond bridge in Lincoln Park? 4.1.23 When James reached out to me to capture his proposal to Ally, I was so excited! James officiated a COVID wedding I photographed in 2020 at North Avenue Beach; it was just the couple, James, and myself, and […]

Alyssa & Roland in Pilsen

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 […]

Brandon & Nicolette at Buckingham Fountain

Brandon pulled out all the stops to propose to Nicolette in front of one of the most iconic spots in Chicago! 8.18.22 Is there anything more “Chicago” than a summer evening proposal in front of Buckingham Fountain? Brandon knew he wanted to make his proposal to Nicolette as memorable as possible. He enlisted the help […]

Emma & Liz’s proposal in the park

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 […]

Sammi & Quinn at Chicago Forest Preserve

A picturesque wedding in the middle of a forest preserve on a beautiful fall day-Sammi and Quinn couldn’t have planned it better! 9.17.22 Is there anything more romantic than a wedding in the woods? Chicago has some of the most beautiful forest preserves throughout the city. For Sammi and Quinn, they envisioned their day filled […]

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