It was a perfect day for a stunning baby shower at Gibson's Italia in downtown Chicago! Mark + Teresa celebrated their growing family by hosting a lovely baby shower with linens from BBJ Tavola, florals and decor from Taylor & Co Event Design, a delicious menu from Gibson's Italia, and fun games for their loved ones to enjoy!
Read MoreWhen it comes to weddings at The Morton Arboretum, Shauna + Eric held the wedding of their colorful dreams surrounded by their family and friends at the beautiful Meadow Lake Pointe and reception at the White Pine Pavilion.
Read MoreIt's year two with this adorable family and for their session, we went to one of my favorite Evanston photo locations! I am all for locations with greenery, wildflowers, and the beach! I just love their girls' matching dresses, and of course, I am all for special friends and stuffies joining us on our adventures! Here are just a few of my favorites from their Evanston family session!
I just love their girls' matching dresses, and of course, I am all for special friends and stuffies joining us on our adventures! Here are just a few of my favorites from their Evanston family session!
Read MoreA huge thank you to the amazing staff at The Goethe Institute in Chicago for allowing me the opportunity to capture their wonderful grand re-opening in their new space! This event included German trivia, music by Honestly Same, on-demand poetry by The Traveling Typist, and a welcome by the German Ambassador to the U.S. Andreas Michaelis.
Read MoreIf there's one event I not only look forward to each year but have always wanted to capture as a Chicago event photographer, it's been the one and only NeoCon! Held in the iconic Merchandise Mart, NeoCon has been the premier event for commercial interior designers since 1969! This year, I had the opportunity to capture the beautiful showroom of Global Furniture Group! It was smiles all around, incredible design concepts, and delicious catering for this incredible Chicago event! Here are just some of my favorites.
Read MoreA sweet little babe is in bloom! It was such an honor to capture Nicole's beautiful baby-in-bloom floral + blush baby shower at their home in Glenview! Their gorgeous baby shower included a build-your-own flower bar, a champagne wall, wildflower seeds, customized cookies, and games!
Read MoreFirst, a huge thank you to Women's Midlife Retreats for allowing me the opportunity to photograph the joy of this wonderful women's retreat held at the beautiful Knollwood Club in Lake Forest. It was a morning full of amazing discussions on health, menopause, finances, and breathing/yoga exercises with a holistic approach and wonderful speakers!
Read MorePhotographing this fantastic Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center awards breakfast was a true highlight! As a Schaumburg corporate event photographer, I strive to balance creativity with professionalism, capturing candid and authentic moments while maintaining a corporate image.
Read MoreAnother beautiful year with this sweet Arlington Heights family and these kiddos keep getting cuter! We had a blast at one of my favorite outdoor locations for their fall family mini-session! We caught the prettiest light and had a stunning sunset against the pond and wildflower backdrop.
Read MoreAnother year with this sweet Arlington Heights family and this year these sweet girls brought all their energy and silliness to their family session! This location has become one of my favorite spots with its gorgeous leaves, pond, and amazing sunset light.
Read MoreKathleen and Justin. With Kathleen and her mother's incredible vision, this intimate Glencoe wedding day was a dream to capture! For months before their intimate wedding ceremony at their family home, Kathleen and her mother gathered plates from various resale stores across the state! Paired with incredible florals from The Flower Club, a stunning dress from Cara Cara NYC, catering by Girl + The Goat, and Kathleen's amazing baking skills (look at that cake) these two celebrated an intimate day surrounded by their family and friends!
Read MoreIt was a stunning day for Bianca and Trevor for their Chicago Lacuna Lofts rooftop wedding! First, Lacuna Lofts is one of my favorite Chicago wedding venues with its colorful murals, warm features, and a rooftop overlooking the Chicago city skyline perfect for a ceremony and cocktail hour.
Speaking of gems, Bianca and Trevor planned the perfect wedding day filled with colorful florals, photo locations along the Chicago River and at Ping Tom Park, and Bianca's amazing family flying from Italy for the occasion!
Read MoreI first met Ava at her mother's beautiful Independence Grove wedding just 4 short years ago! Time truly flies when you're having fun and it was so wonderful to catch up with Ava and learn about her future adventures! Ava and I met at one of my favorite family session location spots, Vehe Farm in Deer Park for her fall senior session! I love both outfits she chose for her session and we had all the sunshine to join us!
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