Posts Tagged ‘downtown chicago’

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


Engaged! Patrick + Casey

Engaged!  Patrick + Casey

Patrick and Casey were a blast to photograph. Their connection was so evident. They have a confident, easy going, full of laughter sort of love. Next December is the big day, but instead of a wintery wedding here they are opting for sunshine in Key West to begin their life together. I love it when … Continue reading


Portrait : Juliana + Ken

Portrait : Juliana + Ken

Juliana and Ken have been married for several years now ( did you guys say 6? ) They were married back on the east coast and now have taken up residence in Chicago. We went down to one of my favorite spots for skyline shots. Our original time was rainy ,cold and early…. so we … Continue reading


Oliphant Family

Oliphant Family

Sara , Mark and the girls were troopers!! It was as chilly 42 degrees as we walked their little ones around. We all soon warmed up as we ran around and played. We all ended up with cold hands, pink noses and fun pics! Thanks Oliphants, I loved meeting your sweet family!!


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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