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Video Muted Love. | Woodland Wedding Inspiration Vignette

Video Muted Love. | Woodland Wedding Inspiration Vignette

In keeping with the natural melancholy aesthetic of shoot, the film by Put Down the Bourbon was shot in an dramatic raw perspective with an original music composition by Paper Door.  We didn’t want a smooth over-produced video but the edges a bit unkempt and an intimate perspective into this bride’s waiting. Muted Love. from … Continue reading


Inspiration Shoot | Woodland Wedding Photography

Inspiration Shoot | Woodland Wedding Photography

I am so very excited to bring you this Woodland Inspiration Shoot.  A group of talented vendors got together wanting an inspirational shoot void of pastels and pretty pinks to bring imagery to the bride with a love of nature and the beauty in the barren winter months. Katie from Jayne Weddings first hatched this … Continue reading


Whimsical Bride | Sneak Peek of Muted Woodland Inspiration

Whimsical Bride | Sneak Peek of Muted Woodland Inspiration

One shot as a fun Sneak Peek to what I will be posting on Thursday!! Katie from Jayne Weddings , Kelly from Fleur and I got together to brainstorm a wedding inspiration shoot that was void of pastels and appealed to a love of nature and the barren months of winter.  This gorgeous dress was … Continue reading


Favorites of 2011 Wedding Photography

Favorites of 2011 Wedding Photography

Here it is!  The last blog post of the year! These are favorites from our 2011 Weddings.  What a wonderful year it has been.  We have been to the beaches of Florida, modern city soirees, hometown barn weddings and so many more amazing celebrations.  2011 was filled with unbelievably kind and creative clients.   A … Continue reading


Lauren & Matt | Wedding at The Granary | Part 2

Lauren & Matt | Wedding at The Granary | Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of Lauren & Matt’s wedding day in New Harmony Indiana!  If you missed out on Part 1 yesterday, click here to go back ! After Lauren & Matt were able to see each other for the first time , we met up with their charming wedding party for some fun photos. … Continue reading


Lauren & Matt | Wedding at The Granary, Indiana

Lauren & Matt | Wedding at The Granary, Indiana

Lauren & Matt’s wedding was the last one of 2011 for us, and it was a perfect ending.  We traveled south from Chicago to the little town of New Harmony Indiana near where Lauren grew up.  The town was unbelievably charming with cobblestone streets, nooks and crannies and Midwestern charm. Lauren has amazing taste and her details … Continue reading


Lauren & Eric | Downtown Chicago Wedding Photography

Lauren & Eric | Downtown Chicago Wedding Photography

Lauren and Eric’s day was all about having fun and enjoying one another’s company. They met up with us downtown in their favorite Chicago locations.  Lauren wore such a classic dress with fun yellow accents. ( I love her shoes! ) These two were so much fun to spend time with and their ceremony later … Continue reading


Ruth + Wilson | Fall Goshen Indiana Wedding

Ruth + Wilson | Fall Goshen Indiana Wedding

My sweet friend Ruth got married a few weeks ago on a very rainy morning in Goshen Indiana.  She looked so beautiful and so very her. Eric and I came up for the day to document their day and to be a part of the celebration.   Ruth and Wilson did not care about the … Continue reading


Jennifer & Dave | Wedding in Citizens Park Barrington IL

Jennifer & Dave | Wedding in Citizens Park Barrington IL

Jennifer and Dave’s day was an absolute delight.  Everything was laid back and everyone so happy!! ( perfect combo if you ask me)  I got a bit swept up into their story. They are both such genuine people and so thoughtful towards the other.  And oh, their sense of humor!  It had them both laughing, … Continue reading


Jennifer & Dave | One Frame | Outdoor Chicago Wedding Photography

Jennifer & Dave | One Frame | Outdoor Chicago Wedding Photography

Eric and I had such a fun day with Jennifer & Dave. Can’t wait to show you their day!  Thought I’d tease you with this one frame!  Don’t you LOVE LOVE LOVE her dress?!! More soon!


Megan & Jacob | Part 2 | Wedding at Blue Dress Barn

Megan & Jacob | Part 2 | Wedding at Blue Dress Barn

Today you will get the treat of Megan and Jake’s lovely party full with Michigan wildflowers, glowing lanterns and the charming Blue Dress Barn.  If you missed Part 1 from yesterday, click here to catch up! Another big shout out to Pearls Events for a lovely day! Remember yesterday how I gushed about these two … Continue reading


Megan & Jacob| Part 1 | Wedding at Blue Dress Barn

Megan & Jacob| Part 1 | Wedding at Blue Dress Barn

Both Eric and I looked forward to Megan and Jacob’s wedding day all year. Their Montrose Engagement Session was one of my all time favorite engagement shoots and knew their wedding would not disappoint! They are fun, laid back and most of all, gave us free reign to see into their lives and create imagery without being … Continue reading


Megan & Jacob | One frame | Wedding at Blue Dress Barn

Megan & Jacob | One frame | Wedding at Blue Dress Barn

Thought I would tease you all a bit with this lovely photo from Megan & Jacob’s incredible wedding at The Blue Dress Barn in Michigan.   Much much more coming next week! Big shout out to Aletha and her team from Pearl Events!  The whole day was flawless and oh so enjoyable!


Susan & Robert | Vintage Wedding in Chicago

Susan & Robert | Vintage Wedding in Chicago

Every Saturday this wedding season has had rain or so it seems to this wedding photographer. This small wedding was early on a Saturday morning with only their closest family and friends. As it was time for the intimate ceremony, the black clouds rolled in and pushed us all inside.  Rain or no rain these … Continue reading


Ashley & Jake | Morton Arboretum Wedding

Ashley & Jake | Morton Arboretum Wedding

I will try not to gush, but I might have a hard time.  I just fell for these two.  They could not take their eyes off of one another and would get so wrapped up in each other’s presence. They had a quiet, content happiness on their day.   It was such a joy to … Continue reading


Ashley | Sneak Peek of Garden Wedding

Ashley | Sneak Peek of Garden Wedding

One frame from Ashley & Jake’s wedding at the Morton Arboretum. Much more soon!  


Kathy & Jason Married! | Small Chicago Lincoln Park Wedding

Kathy & Jason Married! | Small Chicago Lincoln Park Wedding

Kathy and Jason are really fun people that really love each other.  We had such a great time in their home for their engagement session bottling home brew.  They had a very small celebration with only thirty of their nearest and dearest.  The adoration between them was so apparent, full of small glances that were … Continue reading


Amy & Gary | Chicago Garden Wedding at Volo

Amy & Gary | Chicago Garden Wedding at Volo

If you missed yesterday’s shoot around Bucktown with these two, click here to go back and see!  With their private east coast wedding, and running off to Greece for three weeks, this Chicago celebration at Volo ended their newlywed celebrations. It was the perfect Chicago summer night for a garden party. A big thanks to Jaclyn … Continue reading


Emily & Jeff | Bloomington Country Club Wedding

Emily & Jeff | Bloomington Country Club Wedding

Emily & Jeff had a lovely, elegant wedding despite the rainy day in Bloomington Illinois.  Remember their modern downtown Chicago Engagement? Their wedding took place in Emily’s hometown and had so many details steeped in family tradition.  They were married in the same church as her grandparents and held the reception at the same place as her … Continue reading


Rachel + Robert | Chicago Wedding in Lincoln Park

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


Catherine & Sean | Part 2 | Wedding at MCA Chicago

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 & 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


Bahareh + Justin | Part 2 | Wedding at The Grove, Illinois

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

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


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Inspiration Shoot | Woodland Wedding Photography
Inspiration Shoot | Woodland Wedding Photography

I am so very excited to bring you this Woodland Inspiration Shoot.  A group of talented vendors got together wanting an inspirational shoot void of pastels and pretty pinks to bring imagery to the bride with a love of nature and the beauty in the barren winter months. Katie from Jayne Weddings first hatched this … Continue reading


Whimsical Bride | Sneak Peek of Muted Woodland Inspiration
Whimsical Bride | Sneak Peek of Muted Woodland Inspiration

One shot as a fun Sneak Peek to what I will be posting on Thursday!! Katie from Jayne Weddings , Kelly from Fleur and I got together to brainstorm a wedding inspiration shoot that was void of pastels and appealed to a love of nature and the barren months of winter.  This gorgeous dress was … Continue reading


Fine Art Botanics | Personal.
Fine Art Botanics | Personal.

This week started my yearly class at Chicago Botanic Garden teaching Macro Photography in the greenhouse. It is always a welcome change of pace for me to communicate the technicalities of the camera, meet new students and spend some time away from the computer.  I wander with my class in the green humidity and it relaxes … Continue reading


Featured by Style Me Pretty!
Featured by Style Me Pretty!

We are so honored to see Catherine & Sean’s modern wedding up on Style Me Pretty this afternoon! Go have a look!  


Kristine & Nathan | Rainy Engagement Photography
Kristine & Nathan | Rainy Engagement Photography

I love rainy day sessions.  I know for many a rainy forecast for your session can be a disappointment, but they always end up being so personal and a day to remember. Kristine is so flexible and relaxed so this forecast didn’t even concern her.  We hopped in a cab and popped around downtown with … Continue reading


Noah 9 months | Modern Baby Photography
Noah 9 months | Modern Baby Photography

Remember sweet Noah at 3 months?  Click here to see how much he’s grown!  This little mister is hard not to fall for.  He has such a sunny disposition and kept giggling and smiling at me with those beautiful chocolate brown eyes.  It is always a joy to spend time with him and his Mom! … Continue reading