It was a beautiful evening for these two at their wedding venue, The Morton Arboretum located in Lisle! For their wedding ceremony, Kelly & Bryan chose meadow lake point to exchange their vows. For their engagement session, I knew this spot would be a special one for them! The light for their session was stunning!! I loved Kelly’s gorgeous flowing skirt, their amazing energy together, and all the stunning colors of fall at The Morton Arboretum.
Read MoreWhat does a photographer’s fall family session look like? Perfect, of course! Adorable outfits and the cutest French bulldog around. It was such an honor to capture this sweet family session at St. James Farm in Warrenville as this gorgeous mom is the owner of One July Photo! There were so many leaves on the ground, it created the perfect environment leaf fight for the whole family.
Read MoreThe beautiful Morton Arboretum in Lisle is truly one of my favorite wedding venues! Holly and Christopher met in college in California and together, planned a beautiful summer wedding surrounded by their friends, family, and amazing dancers! For their first look, Holly & Christopher met along the conifer walk with their hilarious bridal party. Their beautiful ceremony at meadow lake point was sunkissed and stunning with florals by Prairie Honey Floral Studio! For their reception, these two lit up the white pine pavilion and the dance floor with a choreographed number that Holly created for Christopher as a surprise!
Read MoreFrom weddings to family and engagement sessions, Cantigny Park in Wheaton is one of my favorite locations for sessions in all seasons. Learn more information on permits, my favorite spots, and links to previous sessions!
Read MoreAllison and Clark truly had the perfect late summer Chicago wedding at one of my favorite venues, The Bottom Lounge. These two were all about creating portraits around their favorite spots in the city and some fun murals and spots we found near their venue. The colors of this day were stunning and their day was a blast to capture and be a part of.
Read MoreIt's year three with these sweet faces, and their fall family session is one of my favorites! These sweet girls are always bundles of energy and laughter. They brought so much joy to the session, and I couldn't help but smile as I captured their genuine happiness together.
The location couldn't have been more perfect. We were surrounded by the vibrant colors of fall leaves, creating a stunning backdrop for the photos. Glenview truly offers a picturesque setting, making it an ideal spot for a family portrait session!
Fall family season is here and it's such a joy catching up with so many of my favorite families! It's year 2 with these sweet faces and this year we went for a gorgeous fall backdrop at one of my favorite locations in Glenview
Read MoreIt's (almost) officially my 10th year as an Arlington Heights family photographer and this fall season has been such a colorful one! This was my first time working with this sweet family for their fall session at one of my favorite locations!
Read MoreIt's year four with this wonderful family, and their fall family mini-session in Glenview was full of colorful leaves and a stunning sunset as their backdrop!
Read MoreFall is in full swing :) It's my favorite time of year and it was year one of working with this sweet family for their fall family mini-session. These two kiddos were so adorable, they were all smiles!
We explored some of my favorite spots, lined with flowers in bloom, and trees in various shades of yellow and orange leaves! Here are just a few of my favorites from their Arlington Heights fall mini-session!
Read MoreA beautiful at-home lifestyle fall family session in Northbrook captured on a perfect fall day at this stunning family home (with smores and an adorable puppy too).
Read MoreRob & Andrea. From the first moment Andrea and I connected, I loved their vision of a colorful and laid-back wedding at one of their favorite restaurants near their home, The Peckish Pig in downtown Evanston. Their first look was so joyous with Rob taking just as many photos of Andrea as myself! The way these two adore each other, they are truly the light of each other's lives.
This venue is a gem with Flowers Flowers Evanston decorating their ceremony space and tables with beautiful blooms and greenery! Their ceremony was an intimate one with a special performance by Andrea & Rob's dear friends! This day was nothing short of incredible, here are a few of my favorites from their Peckish Pig wedding day!
Read MoreAnother perfect wedding day at one of my favorite venues in Chicago, Firehouse Chicago. Rachel & Eric are truly the best compliments to each other. Each moment of their day reflected their love for their friends, family, and adorable puppy! From Rachel’s mom creating her florals to their planning of so many intimate moments together to share gifts and have the sweetest first look, these two were simply GLOWING. Shoutout to the weirdest (warmest) weather I’ve yet to experience while living in Chicago for allowing the vines to hang around just a little bit longer!
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