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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The ceremony they waited two years to have! 10.8.22 Here’s the thing about Gianna and James: they’re the most laid-back couple in the world. I met Gianna back in January 2020 at a bridal expo (ah, simpler times), and we hit it off immediately. She wanted me to photograph her wedding to James, but, you […]

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 […]