Collected Stories

Talk about down to earth and just sweet as can be. These Disney lovers are my people! After getting to know Jessica, Erik and Maddie...

"Tale as old as time, true as it can be. Barely even friends, then somebody bends, unexpectedly." - Beauty and the Beast Not only is...

This has to be one of the happiest groups I've worked with. Everyone in the bridal party was there to celebrate Kasey and Kyle, plus...

Elegant, classy, timeless.... with perhaps a touch of princess. Those are three words I would use to describe Chris and Anka's wedding...

AAAAAHHHHH! These gorgeous humans get married on Friday! I don't know where the summer went, but I'm playing a little catch-up with...

Happy Birthday Shelter Dogs!!!! When Ashley Radosav of Ashley Nicole Events, Inc first approached me about donating my services to...

One of the greatest blessings about being a photographer is being able to witness and document families as they grow year after year. I...

Never have I seen a bride cry so many happy tears than on Kacie and Will's wedding day. So much emotion and anticipation. So much love....

One of the most amazing parts of my job is getting to know my wedding couples and seeing them through all of their life milestones! I...

Bryce and Carlee are HUGE Chicago fans. They travel north from Mississippi at least once a year to enjoy our beautiful city as well as...

One after another family members and Mandy's close friend stepped up to the microphone to say kind words about each of them individually...

For this week's BJP Tuesday Tip let's talk color! Your wedding colors are a statement of your day. They can be bold, soft, timeless or...

As I have previously mentioned, my hubs and I LOVE road trips. We love exploring new places and experiencing the local culture. So, for...

It seems like just yesterday we were taking photos of little SJ in his Mama's tummy. Now, it's his brother or sister's turn! After an...

I love lighthouses. I have no idea why. There is something whimsical about them that brings me comfort. Maybe it is just because they...

Fulton Market. A place in downtown Chicago that is full of life, color and people. It's also the location of Mandy and Steve's first...

My hubs and I LOVE road trips! I'm super excited to finally be catching up on our personal photos from last fall. Last year we took the...

Since it will be snowing all day today I thought it would be appropriate to share this family session from winter on my blog. Almost...

For their engagement session Adam and Michelle selected downtown Batavia. It was a special area for both of them. Adam and Michelle met...

Winter is slowly coming to an end in Chicago, but Sam and Jesse were able to capture the beautifully snowy for their engagement session...