Kelly may have been the most laid-back bride I have ever photographed. She laughed with her bridesmaids, wore sunglasses at cocktail hour, and by the father-daughter dance, had her brother’s tuxedo coat slung over her shoulders. That pretty much tells you everything. Kelly and Mitch knew photographs mattered, but they were far more interested in […]

Here’s what I love so much about Maria and Quinn: they knew exactly what they wanted their wedding day to feel like. They planned a stunning Exmoor Country Club wedding in Highland Park with an incredible vendor team, beautiful details, and a timeline that was precise enough to make my photographer heart very happy. But underneath all […]

When couples look through a gallery and say things like… “This feels exactly like us.” “Everything looks so natural.” “It all looks so effortless.” …they’re usually assuming those photographs happened because of the photographer. And while I certainly appreciate the compliment, the truth is that the most effortless-looking wedding photographs are rarely about the photography […]

When Taylor envisioned her wedding day, she knew she wanted a gown that felt timeless, elegant, and effortless. For her June wedding at Conway Farms, she found exactly that at Bella Bleu Bridal in Winnetka—a boutique known for its carefully curated designer collections and personalized bridal experience. With the guidance of bridal stylist Liz Polikoff, Taylor discovered the Isla […]

Chicago has no shortage of incredible wedding venues—but there are also so many stunning Chicago suburban wedding venues beyond downtown. If you’re looking for timeless beauty, sprawling grounds, and a little more breathing room, the suburbs have plenty to offer. From elegant country clubs to romantic gardens to classic North Shore spaces, these venues can feel every […]

One of the first things couples say to me when we meet is: “We’re awkward in front of the camera.” As a photographer whose approach is rooted in natural wedding photography, I always smile when I hear that. It’s not because I don’t believe them. Actually, it’s because I’ve been photographing weddings for nearly two […]

Chicago is home to some of the best wedding venues, and I truly mean that. From iconic museums to lush gardens to skyline lofts, this city has a way of turning wedding days into something that feels both cinematic and deeply personal. As a photographer, I’ve had the chance to work at so many incredible spaces, […]

Chicago is my favorite city for engagement sessions—there, I said it!! I’ve photographed couples at some of the most beautiful places in the world, but there’s something about Sweet Home Chicago that makes me fall in love with it all over again every single time. Yes, we have that iconic skyline, but we also have […]

There’s a special kind of magic to a Field Museum engagement session in the fall. Golden light. Leaves glowing as we took photos in the gardens and around the museum. Alison is bubbly and fun and full of energey, and Ty is calm, warm, and unapologetically SO IN LOVE with her — together they just fit. They’re planning […]

Celebrating a Conway Farms wedding in mid-June doesn’t get more epic than Taylor and Grant’s big day! Imagine a scorching 100-degree sun paired with 50 mph gusts, but you’d never know it from the photos, because this couple chose to LOVE every wild moment. When that breeze caught Taylor’s Sassi Holford gown from Bella Bleu Bridal, the […]