Isabella & 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.
Read MoreIt was such a joy working with Blaine & Sean at the classic Meson Sabika for their beautiful wedding day. For their day we started at The Indigo Hotel followed by their romantic first look and bridal portraits along the Naperville Riverwalk! The Naperville Riverwalk is such a great spot for wedding party photos with its bridges, florals, and river views.
For their ceremony, Blaine & Sean planned a beautiful ceremony with the mansion as their backdrop followed by their reception in the stunning pavilion. Their reception had such gorgeous florals, gold tones, and classic touches.
Some of my favorite moments from their day were the rain holding off (thank you), Blaine & Sean’s first look, and Blaine’s first look with her grandparents (10/10 recommend). Enjoy!
Read MoreIt was such a joy to capture Jack and Courtney’s intimate wedding celebration and baby shower at RPM Italian in downtown River North. It was the perfect summer evening for this sweet couple and their families to gather together and celebrate!
Read MoreIf there’s one thing I love about being a Chicago event photographer, it’s capturing so many unique events across the city. From opening night to opening bottles in celebration at Bottles Up, the amazing cast and crew at Timeline Theater celebrated a wonderful opening night!
Read MoreA classic summer wedding at the Gardens of Woodstock captured by wedding photographer, Ashley Hamm Photography. I first met Stephanie and Noe at a music festival years ago and fell in love with their personalities and talents! Noe is an amazing guitarist at Egi Music, and Stephanie is the co-owner of Garden Gypsy Collective! For their wedding day, Stephanie and Noe had a vision of a beautiful outdoor ceremony with a garden backdrop with flowers and plants surrounding them. The Gardens of Woodstock could not be a more perfect venue, with its spacious garden ceremony space and a variety of spaces for amazing portraits!
Read MoreIf there’s one Chicago neighborhood I love for a colorful engagement session, it’s Roger Park! Tucked away on the North Shore, it’s home to some of my favorite murals (and one amazing brussel sprout). I first met Jake & Aaron over Zoom, where we talked about their love of art, and music, their adorable puppy, and their vision for their fall Firehouse Chicago wedding.
Read MoreIt 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
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