Brit & Joshua | Chicago Downtown Anniversary Shoot
This session shows off the darker side of Chicago that so many of us know so well…. cloudy skies, strong wind and cool Fall temperatures. How can I tell you about how wonderful these two are? They are dear friends of ours. Brit has known me since grade school and with the most wonderful of … Continue reading
Jennifer + Dave Engaged! | Midwestern Prairie Engagement
Jennifer and Dave love the outdoors. We had such high hopes to escape the city and spend some time in the woods for their shoot. Due to crazy scheduling and all the fun that summer brings we decided on this gem of a location and now I’m not sure we could have even asked for … Continue reading
Emily + Jeff | Chicago Engagement Session at Art Institute
Our original date for Emily and Jeff’s engagement session was in January…. our forecast for that day was a bone chilling 20 degrees so we decided to wait for Spring, and I’m so glad we did!! We began our time in a courtyard at the Art Institute and took our sweet time strolling through Millenium … Continue reading
Catherine + Sean Engaged! | North Avenue Beach Engagement
Not too many people think of Chicago for its beautiful beaches and water… but take a look, its true!! North Avenue Beach has beautiful skyline, lovely waves and beautiful blue water. And let’s be honest, this great spot has been abused with the cheesiest of wedding photography. This gal needs another chance. Catherine and Sean … Continue reading
Ashley + Jake | Morton Arboretum Engagement | Chicago Winter Photography
We love winter engagement shoots and were thrilled that Jake and Ashley wanted to head out into the wintery wonderland with us. Ashley and Jake have a mid-July summer planned at the Morton Arboretum and have a great love for the outdoors. How fun to be at the location they are to be wed in … Continue reading
Bahareh + Justin Engaged! | Chicago Botanic Garden Engagement
As many of you know, Chicago Botanic Garden is like another home for me. It was my very first job here in Chicago, as a horticultural intern. Now I return as an admirer, a photographer and also an instructor. I teach a Macro photography course in the winter and two Photography Portfolio courses in the … Continue reading
Ashley + Phil Engaged | Part 2 | Chicago Engagement Photography
It is a huge responsibility to capture love in imagery. I never tire of witnessing the way people find each other, uniquely complement, and walk through life together. Ashley and Phil, love like yours makes me love my job and creativity run wild. Thank you for listening and trusting me on light and location. Congratulations … Continue reading
Aaron + Valerie Engaged! | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photography
Valerie and I had been hoping, wishing and praying for some lovely wildflowers for her engagement session. And… man o man we got them. Big golden yellow black eyed susans and Queen Anne’s Lace. What I love so much about this set of photos is that we are still in the heart of Chicago. This … Continue reading
Aaron + Valerie Engaged!! | Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography
I don’t know what happened last Friday afternoon. I don’t know if it was the magical afternoon sunlight, the iced coffee beforehand, the amazing summer-ness of it all or what, but this engagment session was crazy beautiful. We walked away with waaaaaaaay too many amazing images. So many, we will have more for you tomorrow. … Continue reading
