Posts Tagged ‘Chicago wedding photography’

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


Kathy + Jason Engaged! | Creative Chicago Engagement Photography

Kathy + Jason Engaged! | Creative Chicago Engagement Photography

As you may or may not know… Eric has entered wholeheartedly into the home brew world and has been producing some pretty tasty beverages. When we discovered a shared love of home brew with Kathy and Jason, we knew we’d be a great match. All this year we have been pushing our clients to truly … Continue reading


Andrea + Rob Married! | Part 2 | Fulton’s on the River Wedding

Andrea + Rob Married! | Part 2 | Fulton’s on the River Wedding

Andrea and Rob’s reception was at Fulton’s on the River. We spent time along the Chicago river front and popped into a few other places downtown before heading back for the big celebration. Miss Part 1? Click here to the ceremony and getting ready shots! You might also want to check out their chilly engagement … Continue reading


Andrea + Rob Married! | Part 1 | St. Benedict and Fulton’s On the River

Andrea + Rob Married! | Part 1 | St. Benedict and Fulton’s On the River

Even though Chicago decided to give us Winter instead of Spring, I haven’t enjoyed a wedding this much in quite a while. I just completely adore Andrea & Rob. These two just get it. They were so ready to be married. They enjoyed their day. Sounds simple and obvious but these few elements are the … Continue reading



Leanne + Gordon Engaged | Happy Valentine’s Day!

Leanne + Gordon Engaged | Happy Valentine’s Day!

Here is a bit of eye candy for your lovely Valentine’s Day morning! Kelly from Fleur set up a gorgeous sweetheart table in a small Chicago kitchen. She used vintage milk glass vases filled with brightly colored rununculus, peonies, white anemones, garden roses and mini artichokes. We also teamed up with Alexia from Ruggles Stitch. … Continue reading


Rachel & Robert Engaged! | North Pond – Lincoln Park

Rachel & Robert Engaged! | North Pond – Lincoln Park

Rachel and Robert are fun, really fun. They don’t take life too seriously, are wonderfully down to earth and love winter. Maybe their love for winter can pull me out of my ” I’m done with winter” blahs. They live in Lincoln Park and have spent countless evenings strolling through the park surrounding North Pond. This … Continue reading


Ashley + Philip Married! | Miami Destination Wedding Photography| Part 2

Ashley + Philip Married! | Miami Destination Wedding Photography| Part 2

Here is Part 2 of Ashley and Philip’s Miami Destination Wedding! This post is full of the ancient Spanish Monastery surrounded with tropical foliage and old stone work. It was unbelievable to shoot in and an incredible experience for their guests. Miss Part 1 from yesterday? Click here! Eric’s shot below. Their candlelit ceremony took place … Continue reading


Ashley + Jake | Morton Arboretum Engagement | Chicago Winter Photography

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


Elizabeth and Dan Married! Part 2 | Intimate Chicago Wedding Photography

Elizabeth and Dan Married! Part 2 | Intimate Chicago Wedding Photography

Here is Part 2 of Elizabeth and Dan’s intimate wedding! Make sure to not miss Part 1 from yesterday in their adorable neighborhood. After quickly grabbing coffee and all hopping in a cab, the four of us headed downtown. We played across the street in Millenium Park for a bit before heading into the Cultural … Continue reading


Veronica + Bill Married! | Secret Wedding | Outdoor Chicago Wedding Photography

Veronica + Bill Married! | Secret Wedding | Outdoor Chicago Wedding Photography

Another secret wedding!! Remember the first one? I am so thrilled to be a part of so many people so in love they are running off and getting married!! And another one THIS upcoming weekend! So check back next week for secret wedding #3! I was thrilled to again be a part of such an … Continue reading


Featured! | Elizabeth Anne Designs | Simply Jessie Photography

Featured! | Elizabeth Anne Designs | Simply Jessie Photography

We were so thrilled to have been featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs. It is a fantastic blog and Ami was so easy to work with. Click here to our feature ! Did you miss Jill + Les Married on our blog? Click here to see Part 1 and here for Part 2!


Jeff + Cindy Married!! | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photographer

Jeff + Cindy Married!! | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photographer

If you missed Part 1, make sure to check it out here! Jeff and Cindy fell in love in Turkey. Many details of their reception had hints of where they had met and fallen in love. (including the fun dancing!!)


Jeff + Cindy Married!! |Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Jeff + Cindy Married!! |Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

The thing about these two… is that they value people. You can tell by every word that comes out of their mouth that their highest value is on relationship. Jeff and Cindy had a beautiful wedding full of understated details full of meaning. They had many shared understanding smiles between the two of them as … Continue reading


Ariel + Dave Married!! || Summer Reception || Chicago Wedding Photographer

Ariel + Dave Married!! || Summer Reception || Chicago Wedding Photographer

Remember Ariel and Dave? Click here to see their January wedding or here for their fall engagement session. They chose to do a private wedding in January and to throw a big fun BBQ in July! How fun is that?! The party was at Kenilworth Country Club on a perfect summer evening with fabulous food … Continue reading


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Featured by Ruffled!
Featured by Ruffled!

Our Muted Love Woodland shoot was featured on Ruffled! Thank you thank you to all the wonderful vendors! If you’d like to see more of this inspiration shoot, click here to go back to the post on the blog!


Featured by Elizabeth Anne Designs!
Featured by Elizabeth Anne Designs!

Elizabeth Anne Designs is one of our favorite blogs and we were thrilled to have Lauren and Matt’s beautiful day featured!!   If you’d like to see more of this wedding, click here to go back in the blog and have a looksie.


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


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