Signing Off | Personal.

I am about to walk out the door with my visting family for a day at Chicago Botanic Garden . I am signing off until next Wednesday to enjoy summertime and spend some time with the people I love. Expect a small email delay but don’t you worry I’ll get back with you soon! Happy … Continue reading
Petti Family | Modern Family Photography in Lincoln Park

On this lovely Wednesday morning, I thought you I would treat you with this adorable family session. We strolled around the Lincoln Park Zoo area in the lush green and enjoyed late afternoon light on a summery evening. And look at this little man’s gorgeous eyes!!
Rachel + Robert | Chicago Wedding in Lincoln Park

From the moment we met up on a cold winter’s day for Rachel and Robert’s engagement session we hit it off. These two are generous, open hearted and a lot of fun! Their wedding day was no different. Their good humor along with dear friends and family surrounded them and celebrated their love. I … Continue reading
Baby Eoin | Modern Newborn Photography

This sweet baby boy makes three for the lovely Toal household. The mother of this little one is one of my most trusted and treasured friends. She is honest, the most loyal of friends, the kind that I can come as I am anytime I like. I love hearing her world with her three little … Continue reading
Catherine & Sean | Part 2 | Wedding at MCA Chicago

Here is Part 2 of Catherine & Sean’s day! If you missed Part 1 from yesterday , click here to go back and check it out! Thanks again Anne from TruStudio for coming along and helping Eric and I! A big thank you to Bambi from BCR events for an evening that ran so smoothly. … Continue reading
Catherine & Sean | Part 1 | Wedding at MCA Chicago

Catherine and Sean’s day was filled to the brim with the most elegant of details for their modern city affair. I got excited at their lakeside engagement session hearing all that was to come for their day. From Catherine’s Lazaro gown to the incredible florals by Vale of Enne and Lillypops to the … Continue reading
Lauren + Joe | Chicago Engagement Session in Pilsen

Glorious green space co-existing with urban texture is one of my very favorite things about Chicago. Lauren and Joe’s engagement session shows off just how fabulous Chicago is in the summer! We strolled around Harrison Park in the culturally rich Pilsen neighborhood. These two are both artists and were so easy to chat with … Continue reading
Engagement Books | Products

Thought I’d post a few shots of the cute coffee table books that come with our engagement sessions. These are 20-30 pages per book that show off the best of your engagement session photos that we custom design for you. The cover is printed with a photo and the spine with your first … Continue reading
Bahareh + Justin | Part 2 | Wedding at The Grove, Illinois

Welcome back for Part 2 of Bahareh and Justin’s garden wedding! Make sure you check out Part 1 from yesterday! If you’d like to check out their Fall Chicago Botanic Garden Engagement Session, click here. Bahareh and Justin are just such wonderful people that had a day spilling over with people who loved them, heartfelt … Continue reading
Bahareh + Justin | Part 1 | Wedding at The Grove, Illinois

When we met Bahareh and Justin for their engagement session at Chicago Botanic Garden we have been looking forward to their wedding at The Grove. The love they have oozes out in the most comfortable, adoring way and with their love of the outdoors, its been an absolute perfect match for us in both photographic style … Continue reading
Portrait of a Poppy | Fine Art Botanicals

My two photography portfolio classes have come to close for this Spring. I taught 30 fine art botanic students searching for their own artistic voice at Chicago Botanic Garden. It was a challenge for me to quiet myself enough from the fast paced wedding world to the silent subjects of nature. This year especially it … Continue reading
Salina & Chris | Unity Temple and Oak Park Country Club Wedding

Today is Chris and Salina’s Wedding debut to the good ole’ interwebs! Excited to show it off here and it has made its way over to Hey Gorgeous! I posted one photo of Salina on our Facebook page and Rhi from Hey Gorgeous instantly fell in love and just had to have it for her … Continue reading






