Deanna and Joe’s wedding day at RPM Events was a stunning celebration filled with love, laughter and timeless style. The day began at The Westin, where Deanna got ready in a sleek Rita Vinieris gown from Bella Bianca Bridal Couture. Paired with her classic Manolo Blahnik heels, she looked absolutely radiant. Meanwhile, Joe prepared in […]

Danielle and Beau’s beautiful summer wedding at The Exchange Chicago was a highlight of my season. These two are the absolute sweetest and it was such a joy working with them! Their day began as they got ready with their loved ones before a traditional ceremony at the stunning St. Clement’s Church in Lincoln Park. […]

Downtown Chicago provided the perfect backdrop for Taylor and Matt’s elopement portraits, with its blend of historic architecture and landmarks and lakeside skyline views. The city’s dynamic atmosphere mirrored the couple’s personalities, creating magic that resonates through each frame. Taylor and Matt eloped in the spring and we had originally planned to take these photos […]

This whimsical, colorful wedding reception was a DREAM to photograph. I’m sharing today to give you all a healthy dose of inspiration for your own weddings. It’s always a good day when I get to capture Life in Bloom’s gorgeous floral designs! The amount of thought, innovation, creativity and dedication this team puts into each […]

Rachel and Nick’s Cafe Brauer wedding day was nothing short of amazing! The historic Lincoln Park ballroom dazzled with suspended florals and romantic candlelight, bringing the bride’s whimsical vision to life. There was SO MUCH laughter and love at this wedding! Rachel and Nick, I would photograph your day over and over again if I […]

This City Hall wedding in the West Loop will always have a special place in my heart. Molly and Spencer envisioned their summer wedding day as relaxed and romantic with the feeling of an outdoor garden party brought indoors to their lofty styled wedding venue in the West Loop of Chicago. It was all that […]

After 2 years of patiently waiting, Nina and Aubrey *finally* had the wedding of their dreams and it was perfect in every possible way. Nina and Aubrey live in Texas but returned to Nina’s hometown of Arlington Heights for their celebration. Throughout the day, it was important to them to honor their heritages and traditions […]

After postponing their plans, Arielle and Matt had the most bright, beautiful and vibrant summer wedding in Chicago. Within the weeks leading up to their new wedding date, Chicago lifted a number of event restrictions and these two were *finally* able to have the big wedding they had been planning all along. I’m posting this […]

Last year, I photographed my first European wedding at the incredible Château De La Hulpe in Belgium, and it was LOVE. But first, story time! Back in 2005, Cindy and I were randomly paired as college roommates at Augustana College. I was a slob. She was a neat freak. We didn’t kill each other and […]

Jessica and Sam’s wedding in the north Atrium of Artifact Events was an evening of simple elegance. As guests entered the chic, loft venue, they were treated to glasses of champagne before settling in for the ceremony. The Atrium was decorated with floating florals, chandeliers, and twinkling lights overhead. Jessica and Sam postponed their plans […]