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, […]

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 […]

Here’s the thing about Alexis and Jimmy — these two are impressively and quietly confident, and it shows in everything they do! Together with talented Rosanna from Rosanna & Co, they planned a beautiful, heartfelt Chicago wedding celebration at the Dalcy, and we couldn’t have had more fun with these two! Celebrating an elegant Dalcy wedding for […]

Celebrating an Ivanhoe Country Club wedding in August feels like the perfect summer soirée—and Lydia and Mike’s big day was no exception. Picture cinnamon-rose bridesmaids amid lush greens, a sun-drenched first look outside the clubhouse, and a sea of vibrant blooms leading you from “I do” to dancing under the stars. Even the August heat took a […]

Rachel & Matt’s Langham Chicago Wedding Any Langham Chicago Wedding is sure to be incredible, but Rachel and Matt’s wedding celebration added an extra-gorgeous layer of beauty to this iconic Chicago landmark. It wasn’t just the stunning florals, or their elaborate chuppah, or Rachel’s classic Lis Simon gown. Rather, it was this family’s evident love […]

Gabby & Jake’s LM Studio Chicago Wedding I’m not quite sure where to start when it comes to Gabby and Jake’s LM Studio Chicago wedding! These two have been making plans and dreaming dreams about this date for quite awhile (and their wedding date was memorable to me because it was my dad’s birthday!). On […]

Kayla & Brian’s North Avenue Beach Engagement Session When we were planning Kayla and Brian’s engagement session, these two had a few priorities: First, they wanted photos on a beach. And second, they wanted photos with their brand-new golden retriever puppy, Billy. (I KNOW!! A PUPPY!!) We chose Chicago’s North Avenue Beach for their engagement […]