New Client Galleries
When the new site launched last month, there was one portion of the site that wasn’t quite ready – client galleries. But as of today, they’re now ready to show off as well. The best part is all...
View ArticleMegan & Manfred: Paris Engagement Photos
When Megan & Manfred first contacted me they mentioned that they were living in Europe, so I suggested a Paris engagement session because who wouldn’t want Paris engagement photos? I’ve traveled...
View ArticleMegan & Manfred: Allerton Park Mansion Wedding Photos
I traveled to Monticello, Illinois to document Megan & Manfred’s wedding day at the Allerton Park Mansion. The rooms in the mansion were great for getting ready with gorgeous window light and the...
View ArticleAli & Hutton: City Flats Hotel Wedding Photos
I traveled to Grand Rapids in my home state of Michigan for Ali & Hutton’s wedding day. It’s hard to find time to get to Michigan and see family during the busy wedding season, so it’s great when...
View ArticleAshley & Jason: Maggiano’s Chicago Wedding Photos
Ashley & Jason were married at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, the city’s second oldest Catholic church. I had a blast hanging out with Ashley and her friends and family while they got ready at...
View ArticleAlison & Todd: Hyatt Chicago Mag Mile Wedding Photos
Alison & Todd were married at Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile. My morning started with Alison in one of the best bridal suites I’ve been in. I guess that’s the bonus when you’re getting married at...
View ArticleSusan & Blake: Bridgeport Art Center Wedding Photos
Bridgeport Art Center is one of my favorite wedding venues in the city. I love the exposed brick and timber loft style, and that’s also why Susan & Blake picked it. I started the morning with Susan...
View ArticleJennifer & Jeremy: Olive Park Engagement Photos
Jennifer and Jeremy’s Olive Park engagement session technically started at Navy Pier. We met at Harry Caray’s Tavern for a drink before we started shooting. I always love to catch up with my couples...
View ArticleShannon & David: Field of Dreams Wedding Photos
Shannon & David held just the second Field of Dreams wedding since the historic movie site officially started offering its venue this year. I have to say, after shooting in a few hundred different...
View ArticleGreg & Ryan: Renaissance Chicago Hotel Wedding Photos
Greg and Ryan held their wedding at Renaissance Chicago Hotel in downtown Chicago. I’ve been fortunate to document more than 100 ceremonies with a wide variety of couples, but Greg & Ryan marked my...
View ArticleKelli & Ryan: Lincoln Park Family Photos
If there’s anything I can say that I don’t love about photographing weddings, it’s that I only get to work with my clients once. As my couples families grow, I’m often asked if I shoot newborns or...
View ArticleJaclyn & Tom: West Loop Engagement Photos
We started Jaclyn and Tom’s West Loop engagement session at Green Street Smoked Meats after a drink across the street at Haymarket Pub. Green Street has a really great patio area with hanging lights...
View ArticleChristina & Brad: Bridgeport Sculpture Garden Wedding Photos
Christina & Brad held their wedding at Bridgeport Art Center’s Sculpture Garden. I’ve been fortunate to shoot at Bridgeport’s Skyline Loft several times now, but I hadn’t shot at their outdoor...
View ArticleKathryn & Andrew: Morton Arboretum Wedding Photos
I didn’t expect Kathryn and Andrew’s wedding at Morton Arboretum to be a winter wedding. But when Chicago got an unusually early and heavy snow storm I was very excited to have be shooting in a space...
View ArticleParry & Michael: Cafe Brauer Wedding Photos
Parry and Michael were married at St. Clement Catholic Church in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, one of the most iconic cathedrals in the city. I started with Parry with at her parent’s condo...
View ArticleKate & Dan: North Pond Wedding Photos
My 2016 wedding season kicked off with Kate and Dan’s celebration at North Pond Restaurant in Lincoln Park. Kate’s sister, Karin, hosted the morning prep activities at her family’s beautiful home...
View ArticleJohnna & Bryce: Lincoln Park Engagement Photos
Johnna and Bryce suggested Wilde Bar & Restaurant as the first stop for their Lincoln Park engagement session. After cocktails at Wilde, we headed to the pond near Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum....
View ArticleKatie & Chris: Bottom Lounge Wedding Photos
Katie & Chris were married under the stage lights at Chicago’s Bottom Lounge. I started with Katie and her ladies while they got ready at the River North Marriott while Justin was in Logan Square...
View ArticleJennifer & Ignacio: Hyatt Lodge McDonald’s Campus Wedding Photos
Jennifer & Ignacio’s Hyatt Lodge wedding was a hot one. Temperatures for the outdoor ceremony were well above 90 degrees, but the dance floor was even hotter! Everybody got ready at the Hyatt, so I...
View ArticleErin & Chris: Galleria Marchetti Wedding Photos
Erin and Chris were married in a morning ceremony at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago’s River West neighborhood. I started with Erin at Public Hotel with the ladies getting ready. Justin started with...
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