Anka and Chris wanted classic Chicago for their engagement photos. Something timeless that would capture the elegance of the city as well as their love for one another. When I saw Anka walk up in her gorgeous dress from The Bridal Boutique Naperville I knew instantly she captured her vision perfectly. There was an Audrey Hepburn quality to her look. Elegant and timeless with an abundance of sophistication. When I asked Anka how she choose this dress for her engagement ph

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 take in a Cubs game, sometimes with their families and sometimes as a couple. This past trip happened to be as a couple because Bryce had something special in store. He had decided during their last trip to Chicago the previous year, that he would propose to Carlee in Chicago on North Ave Beach. A few months back he had reached out in regar

Winter is slowly coming to an end in Chicago, but Sam and Jesse were able to capture the beautifully snowy for their engagement session last month. Sticking true to their wedding theme the added a few personal touches in honor of the popular TV series Game of Thrones. The day of their engagement session at Graue Mill in Oak Brook was no different than any Chicago winter day, cold, wet and dreary. However, the weather didn't stand a chance against Sam and Jesse! Their smile

Late fall last year I met up with Kasey and Kyle for their engagement session. It was a brisk fall day with temperatures in the low 20's, but they did not even flinch. With huge smiles on their faces and love in their eyes we walked around Le Roy Oaks Forest Preserve exploring the nature's beautiful landscape as well as got to know each other a little better. Kyle and Kasey have known each other since 8th grade, and have always hung out in the same group of friends througho

Susan and Brandon have to be two of the hardest working people I have ever met! They both work well over a 40 hour work week and still manage to keep a huge smile on their faces! I love that they ride the train to work together, so that they make sure they get some quality time as a couple. Their lives are go, go, go, and their engagement session was no exception. Susan and Brandon jumped off the train and met me in downtown Wheaton on a beautiful summer evening to captur

We all know weddings are expensive. You are investing a lot into a day of celebration. It's stressful making sure you have the best of the best for your special day. Here are seven helpful tips to follow when selecting a photographer for your wedding day. 1. Decide if you want a larger company or a smaller one-on-one experience. There are a lot of options for you to choose from. It's understandable you might get overwhelmed. The first step to consider is whether you want

Think of your engagement session as a trial run for your wedding day. Just as you sample the food your caterer prepares at a tasting or you do a hair and makeup trial to make sure it is executed exactly as you dreamed on your wedding day. So why consider skipping your engagement session with your photographer? No two photographers are the same, just as no two people are the same. While we all use similar equipment, the way we work with people and the way we see things is v

Today was SNOW much fun!!!!! Seriously!!! I wish there were behind the scenes photos so you could have seen how much snow we were hopping through during Kacie and Will's winter wonderland of an engagement session. More than once I always face planted in a snow drift because I didn't realize the ground was hilly. We all agreed though it was totally worth it! I met Kacie this past summer when I photographed her twin sister Kelly's wedding. Both ladies are incredibly beauti

Two years ago when Samantha and Corey stepped foot in a local bar they had no idea they would be destined to spend the rest of their life together. I have gotten to know Samantha a little bit through her sister Jenna's wedding and their family dress shop Here Comes The Bride. Such an awesome loving family! It's only a little over a month into their engagement, but the couple already has plans for their upcoming wedding. A destination wedding in the Bahama's. After survivi