Choosing a location for your engagement photos isn’t just about the backdrop—it’s about how the space allows you to move, interact, and be yourselves. With so many Chicago engagement photo locations to choose from, it’s easy to focus on what looks good rather than what actually feels right. Some places feel busy and performative. Others […]
Choosing a wedding venue in Chicago isn’t just about how it looks—it’s about how it feels. The way a space holds your people. The way the light moves through it. The way your day is allowed to unfold without feeling rushed or over-orchestrated. Over the years, I’ve photographed weddings across the city, and certain venues […]
There’s something about a Chicago Illuminating Company wedding that feels both elevated and grounded at the same time. Tucked away from the pace of the city, the space felt like a bit of an escape, giving everyone room to slow down, be present, and really be with one another. That feeling wasn’t something that just […]
There’s something about a 606 engagement session that feels a little different from the rest of the city. Perhaps it’s the way the trail stretches quietly above the streets or how it gives you just enough space to slow down, walk side by side, and forget the noise around you. Lauren and Ben wanted engagement […]
There are some weddings that just radiate joy from start to finish—and Laura and Dave’s 70s-inspired wedding at the Foreman Pavilion in Lincoln Park Zoo was exactly that. It was vibrant, emotional, hilarious, and full of the kind of love that reaches beyond just two people. The weekend kicked off with a welcome reception at […]
There’s something about a Firehouse Chicago wedding that feels instantly familiar. Warm, intimate, and rooted in connection, it’s the kind of space that invites people to slow down and simply be together. Caroline and Rob’s day reflected that completely. From the very beginning, everything felt grounded in what mattered most: their people, their history, and […]
This Garfield Park Conservatory proposal was a special one for me. I’ve known Jimmy since we were in second grade and he even stood as a groomsman at my wedding and Meg was our doula for Everett. So needless to say these two are pretty important people in my life and now they’re getting married! […]
You might remember these two from their Garfield Park engagement session. Naomi and Chris had their Sarabande Chicago wedding in April and I am still salivating just thinking about the food spread that they had. With Naomi’s background in nutrition science, what else should I have expected. From the Chinese tea ceremony to the homemade […]
As a Chicago wedding photographer, there are some weddings that just feel like coming home—and Lena and Charles’ wedding at The Dalcy in Chicago was exactly that. It was elegant, personal, and deeply rooted in what really matters: family, connection, and love that’s been nurtured over time. From the moment I met them, I knew […]
We lucked out with the weather for Laura and Dave’s South Pond engagement session in Lincoln Park with a sunny and brisk spring afternoon. I love their outfit choice, the colors popped among all the greenery present in the South Pond Nature Walk. Photographing in this area is such a treat because it gives you […]
Setting the scene: Feel the warmth of the sun, hear the chirping of birds and the buzzing of bees. I met up with Lena and Charles bright and early in the morning for their summer garden engagement session. These two were high school sweethearts and spent many a summer day hanging around these gardens so […]
As a Chicago wedding photographer, having a place a like Garfield Park Conservatory as a location for engagement sessions, with all of their different plant rooms and always being nice inside when it’s raining or snowing outside, is a gamechanger. I met up with Naomi and Chris at the Conservatory bright and early right when […]
It’s not every day that I get to photograph an engagement session in the neighborhood that I grew up, much less down the street from my grandparent’s house. So when Megan and Wesley told me that they wanted to have a Ping Tom Park engagement session, I was excited. We had a great afternoon hanging […]
There’s something about a Bridgeport Art Center Skyline Loft wedding that just feels like classic Chicago—industrial charm, sweeping city views, and a space full of warmth and character. Allyssa and Alan’s black tie wedding brought all of that together with such intention and heart. A Classic Start at The Palmer House The day began at […]
Karla and Brian’s colorful Pinstripes wedding was a highlight of last summer, everything about this day was intentionally crafted to represent their cultures and families. Rain popped in and out throughout the day, but they never let it put a damper on them. They exchanged private vows during one of the most romantic and memorable […]