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Five Tips for Planning a Proposal in Chicago

The time has come, you’re ready to pop the question and propose to the love of your life! This is such a special and important moment in your relationship, so it’s totally normal to be a little stressed out when you start the planning process. That’s why I put this article together to help guide […]

Engagement Session at Garfield Park Conservatory | Akhila & Saran

Akhila and Saran’s engagement session at Garfield Park Conservatory was breathtaking and so much fun to be a part of. Akhila and Saran have an arranged relationship, but could not be more perfect for one another. They share such a beautiful and pure love for one another which made their engagement session so special to […]

A Guide on How to Elope in Wisconsin

Thinking about eloping to the love of your life this year? If you haven’t checked out some of the BEAUTIFUL locations that Wisconsin has to offer, you’re missing out! The Midwest is arguably one of the most underrated areas of the country. There are so many hidden gems throughout the Midwest, but Wisconsin might just […]

LGBTQ Intimate Wedding in a Chicago Restaurant | Paula & Elsy

Having the opportunity to document Paula and Elsy’s Chicago restaurant wedding was so special.  Last year they asked me to document their proposal and it was such a cool experience to be a part of!  Over a year later, they asked me to be a part of their intimate wedding day and it was such […]

How to Plan a Courthouse Wedding in Chicago

If you and your partner are looking to have your wedding in Chicago but don’t want to have an extravagant ceremony, or deal with all the planning that would go into it, having a courthouse wedding may be a good option for the two of you. A courthouse wedding can save you a lot of […]

Intimate Elopement at Lincoln Park Conservatory | Miette & Kelly

Miette and Kelly chose Lincoln Park Conservatory as the location for their intimate elopement, which turned out to be the perfect spot for their special day. These two share such a sweet and emotional love for one another and being able to capture this incredible celebration between the two of them was a dream come […]

Where to Take Wedding Portraits in Chicago

If you’re looking for an iconic backdrop for your wedding portraits, look no further than the city of Chicago! No matter what kind of feel you’re going for, Chicago offers a range of beautiful locations for you and your partner to choose from for your wedding portraits. The proximity of Chicago’s many iconic locations also […]

North Avenue Beach Engagement Session | Margaret & Ben

Margaret and Ben’s engagement session has everything you could hope for from a fall session in Chicago. While their session actually took place in early December we had such a mild start to the winter in Chicago this year that it looked like peak fall with all the beautiful colors. Between the fall vibes in […]

How to Blend Cultures on Your Wedding Day

Blending your culture with your lovers’ culture on your wedding day can be a challenging task.  With so many traditions old and new it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to blending your cultures and traditions on your wedding day!  With more and more people from various backgrounds and cultures […]

Cantigny Park Elopement | Adrianne & Evaldas

Adrianne and Evaldas’ elopement at Cantigny Park was everything I love about elopements and more.  Adrianne and Evaldas wanted to keep their wedding day simple and focus on spending quality time with one another which I am all for. They chose Cantigny Park for their elopement day because of its gorgeous gardens, convenient parking and […]