Mary and Pete, along with their three sweet (and well-behaved) pups, are celebrating a beautiful new chapter—life in their dream home in Oswego! Enjoy some sweet moments with this incredible couple with some of my favorite images from their at-home farmhouse engagement session!
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!
Read MoreAnother wonderful year with this wonderful family for their holiday cards and we had the sunniest day at the beautiful Katherine Legge Memorial Park in Hinsdale! This Hinsdale park is one of my favorite spots for a family session in the summer and fall season and it's truly a joy to see one of my favorite couples' Blaine + Sean!
Read MoreOne of my favorite things about being a Chicago wedding photographer is seeing incredible and. unique venue spaces of all shapes and sizes come to life for a couple! This Goose Island Brewery wedding for Paul and Martha was nothing short of stunning with an intimate atmosphere with romantic portraits all across the Chicago Loop!
Read MoreIt was a 40th birthday party to remember for Hina's fabulous 40th aboard a private charter on Free Spirit Yacht Cruises! It was the perfect night along Lake Michigan, with Hina's closest family and friends dressed in their favorite homecoming dance outfits. There was jungle juice, there were words of affirmation, and most importantly there was a special spotlight dance for the homecoming King and Queen, Hina and her husband Travis!
Read MoreIt was a dreamy and colorful day for Jenny & Brad’s classic and colorful Glen Flora Country Club wedding! I first met these two at their sisters' wedding years prior and loved their kind natures. For their intimate wedding day the priority was spending time with their loved ones and capturing as many photos as possible against the backdrop of a canopy of trees and an incredible golden hour.
Read MoreIt's always such a joyful family session when all the cousins, siblings, and grandparents can get together! It was a perfect summer day for this sweet Arlington Heights extended family session in Busse Woods!
Read MoreKorey and Alyssa picked a perfect summer day at the Morton Arboretum for their intimate Morton Arboretum fragrance garden wedding. My favorite part of their celebration was their plan to have their first dance under a canopy of trees, just the two of them! The secret is out, congratulations loves, and thank you for allowing me to capture your day!
Read MoreIt's year 3 with this sweet family and as always, this adorable family loves to include their dog in their family session! As a dog mom and dog lover, one of my goals for family sessions is discovering hidden gems and scenic spots around Arlington Heights that are perfect for playful pups and relaxed family interactions!
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