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This is a collection of my very favorite wedding stories, recent work, wedding planning tips, and behind-the-scenes adventures. Enjoy!

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This is a collection of my very favorite moments, recent work, wedding planning tips, and  behind-the-scenes adventures. Enjoy!

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Miss K: Chicago Boudoir Photographer After being riddled by body insecurities almost her entire life, Miss K decided to go for it and do a boudoir session. Like many women before her, she was scared and nervous to bare it all. It takes a lot of guts to do a boudoir session and the hardest […]

Elegant Backyard Naperville Wedding Naperville Wedding Photographer After having to replan their wedding three times, Kristine and Topher traded their downtown Chicago wedding plans for a backyard garden party at their recently purchased Naperville home. Trust me, when you take a look at this tent, you won’t believe this was their backyard! Through the ups […]

It was a DREAM working with this boudoir babe. When we first spoke, she described her aesthetic and vision for her boudoir photos as effortlessly chic. Miss W wanted her photos to feel natural, candid, laidback, nonchalant, yet sexy and romantic, and I was HERE for this mood. She started fully clothed — jeans and […]

New York City Engagement Photos Brooklyn Bridge & Washington Square Park Well, you know what they say… the early bird gets the Brooklyn Bridge! On a crisp, November morning, I woke up in New York City for travel engagement session. Before the sunrise, I met Rachel and Nick at the Brooklyn Bridge and for a […]

This Chicago Cultural Center wedding is a forever favorite! On the most beautiful Chicago day, Lexie and Alex had their dream wedding. The black tie affair featured iconic Chicago architecture, fluffy white florals, an abundance of candlelight, live music, a cannoli cake, and even their pup, Hailey (adorned in a flower girl dress, of course). […]

On a chilly March morning, I met Joan and Zach at North Avenue Beach just as the sun began to rise over Lake Michigan. You would never guess how early or how cold it was by the looks on their faces. Total pros. 😉 I originally photographed these two in 2020 when many parks and […]

This sultry Chicago boudoir session features a wardrobe by Agent Provocateur, one of the most luxurious, iconic lingerie brands in the world. To say that I was excited for this boudoir shoot would be an understatement! Miss M. brought a killer wardrobe. When she was deciding on her outfits, she imagined what she’d wear in […]

There’s nothing that says “bridal boudoir” more than wearing white lingerie and a cathedral length wedding veil. And if you need proof, scroll through these photos from my shoot with the lovely Miss S. Miss S had the most beautiful curves and it was an honor photographing her for this extra special bridal boudoir shoot. […]

Chicago Boudoir Session

It was an honor working with Miss S for her Chicago boudoir session. This beautiful human shines with such strength and self love. On an early summer morning, I met S at the light-filled Loft 505 in Pilsen. One of my favorite hair & makeup stylists, Deb Petrielli, joined us and helped make this beauty […]

Just a little under one year before their wedding day, I met Lexie and Alex along the Chicago Riverwalk for their beautiful engagement photos. It was a perfect September evening as we strolled along the Chicago River, taking pictures from bridge to bridge. We began at one of my favorite spots, the Kinzie Street Bridge, […]