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Justin & Steph at the Chicago Athletic Association

This couple started their elopement in a stunning hotel, then we took perfect fall photos in Millennium Park! 11.22.23 I get asked this a lot: “How do we make our courthouse wedding extra special? We’re not sure what to do.” For those who decide to elope at the courthouse, it can feel a bit daunting […]

Jamie & Kalin @ Ambassador Chicago

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 […]

Syd & Bailey @ Sunrise

There is something truly special about being in love at 5am 6.13.22 I am so not a morning person. Period. But, when Syd and Bailey said they wanted to do a sunrise engagement session at sunrise on the lake, I set my alarm for 4:30am and didn’t need a single drop of caffeine to wake […]

Roya & Omar @ 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 @ 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 […]

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 @ 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 […]

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 […]

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