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 […]

Backyard portraits & bowling alleys make for the perfect DIY wedding! 10.21.23 I want to start this by saying one thing: I love love LOVE when people create their wedding to fit their personalities. If you don’t want to get married at a trendy venue or on a suburban golf course, don’t do it! If […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]