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Brandon & Nicolette @ 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 @ 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 […]

Jess & Wade’s Halloween Wedding

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 […]

Krista & Neil’s Courthouse Wedding

A courthouse wedding on a rainy day gave way to sunshine on the Blue Line! 10.7.22 One of my favorite things about a courthouse wedding is how easy everything is! You can invite a few close friends or family members, say your “I do’s” in front of a judge, and then you can celebrate however […]

Katie & Bryan @ Home and Bungalow

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 […]

West Loop Wedding Walk 2023

What better way to see some of the best venues in Chicago than on one beautiful sunny Sunday in February? 2.5.23 Look, I totally get it: planning a wedding can be super stressful! You have to find your dream venue, then you have to make sure all the details are just right (and find a […]

West Loop Wedding Walk

NA Day 2023 @ Loft on Lake

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 […]

Morgan & Hunter @ Olive Park

Golden hour is beautiful, but add in blue hour at Olive Park? It’s perfect for a winter proposal! 12.28.22 Okay real talk: I get so nervous when I capture proposals! There is absolutely no way to recreate the moment someone realizes their partner is asking them to spend the rest of their lives together. Hunter […]

Karen & Carlos @ Ravenswood Event Center

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 […]

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