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 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 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 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 MoreIt was all smiles, giggles, and gorgeous greens for this adorable family's Lilacia Park family mini-session. It's been such a joy capturing this sweet family over the past 3 years, these kiddos are so photogenic and playful!
Read MoreBeach vibes, sunny skies, and family ties. All the kids were home visiting for the weekend, making it a perfect occasion for family photos at their beautiful beach home in Winnetka. As a Chicago family photographer, any chance I can capture a family against beautiful Lake Michigan, it's truly a joy!
Read MoreIt was a perfect summer night to celebrate success with this incredible corporate event created by Michael’s Catering and designed by Lux Design Group!
Read MoreI often say on my welcome calls with clients that I love getting to know the personalities of my potential clients. Having beautiful photos and being familiar with a venue is all fine and wonderful, but having things in common and a good vibe with clients is ideal. On our first call, we discussed tacos, music, theater, and of course, their Firehouse Chicago wedding.
It was a beautiful October day, and it all began at Cubs stadium with some fun poses under the custom sign (who doesn't love that) followed by portraits with their sweet puppy and close friends and private vows at their wedding venue, Firehouse Chicago!
Read MoreKevin & Kristen and their joyous and intimate wedding day at their home surrounded by their wonderful family. The setting was perfect, with the floral arch by Fabbrini's Florals set up in their family's backyard. It was a day filled with joy, love, and the beauty of simplicity.
Read MoreSamantha & Josh. Their beautiful and intimate wedding day at their families' Lake Forest home was a colorful celebration filled with laughter and love. For their first look, Samantha met Josh in their floral-filled backyard and his reaction was touching beyond words. For their ceremony, florals by Katie Ford adorned the fireplace with roses, hydrangeas, and greenery! I loved the outdoor reception, with its blush tones allowing the couple an intimate outdoor dinner. Congratulations to all!
Read MoreNic & Stacy. Fun fact, after these two met they realized they lived less than a mile from each other! From that point on they built their life together with their rescue dog Sampson and trips full of wine, music, and snowboarding. Capturing this beautiful day was being a witness to so many moments, big and small, with two best friends. I loved their first look at Lakeshore East followed by portraits along the Chicago riverwalk and a reception at the stunning LM Studio!
Read MoreIsabella & Pat first met in kindergarten, grew up in the same neighborhood, and as luck would have it both attended DePaul University in Chicago! In our first conversation, Isabella & Pat shared with me their vision for their classic downtown Chicago wedding, which included a beautiful ceremony at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Chicago followed by a reception at Cafe La Cave in Des Plaines.
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