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Colorful LGBTQ Wedding at Carnivale in Chicago | Rachel + Megan

Rachel and Megan’s LGBTQ wedding celebration at Carnivale in Chicago was one of the most colorful and vibrant weddings I’ve had the chance to photograph. Both Rachel and Megan are musicians, and with the wedding taking place at Carnivale there was understandably a LOT of music involved throughout the night. Their wedding celebrations fit them […]

A Deep Dive into My Client Experience as a Chicago Elopement Photographer

So you’re looking to elope in Chicago but you don’t know where to start. Where should you have your ceremony, where should you take your photos, and how exactly do you plan an elopement day? As an elopement photographer in Chicago that’s where I come in! In this article we’re going to go over everything […]

A couple stand and look in opposite directions with a cornfield behind them during their newlywed session on a Chicagoland farm.

Why You Should Have a Newlywed Session in the Chicagoland Area

The special and emotional journey of marriage is one worth celebrating after your wedding day. Your wedding marks the start of your marriage, but your love deserves so much more than one single day of celebration! That’s what makes newlywed sessions so incredible and important, they allow you to have time to celebrate your love […]

Chicago’s Top 10 Intimate Wedding Venues

Planning an intimate wedding in the vibrant city of Chicago? With its stunning skyline, rich history, and diverse neighborhoods, the Windy City offers a plethora of charming venues for couples seeking an intimate and unforgettable wedding celebration. From elegant ballrooms to rooftop gardens and cozy hidden gems, we’ve compiled a list of the ten best […]

Intimate Wedding at the Oak Park Conservatory in Chicago | Ciara & Thomas

Ciara and Thomas wanted to keep things simple and casual for their wedding day, keeping the focus on their love and this next chapter in their lives together. With their wedding at the Oak Park Conservatory in Chicago they had such a beautiful space for their intimate day. With their closest friends and family with […]

Top Ten Locations for Engagement Photos in Chicago

Congratulations! You’re engaged and it’s time to start planning your engagement session. Luckily you’re planning it in Chicago so there are a TON of options of perfect locations for an engagement session for you to choose from. There are so many unique locations in fact that it honestly can be a little tough deciding on […]

Traditional and Intimate Chicago Wedding | Zarah & Tim

For their wedding day, Zarah and Tim created an experience equal parts beautiful and emotional. Their intimate and traditional Chicago wedding day was full of so many incredible moments and memories. Being able to capture them for these two for them to look back on and cherish for years to come is one of my […]

Where to Elope in Chicago and a Look at My Elopement Packages

If you’re looking for an elopement experience like none other then you really don’t have to look any further than the incredible city of Chicago. The Windy City is full of so many beautiful and unique locations to plan an elopement around. Pretty much any experience you can think of can be found in Chicago, […]

Millennium Park Engagement Session | Aishwarya & Abhi

Aishwarya and Abhi’s engagement session in Chicago’s Millennium park was one of my favorites to date and such an incredible experience to photograph. These two are beautiful inside and out, and capturing their special love for one another was so much from start to finish! Engagement Session at Millennium Park To start Aishwarya and Abhi’s […]

5 Things You Need to Know to Elope at the Cook County Courthouse

An elopement in the city of Chicago is one of the most incredible experiences you can have when it comes to elopements. Between the beautiful and fun vibe of the city, the incredible locations for portraits, and endless opportunities for celebrations after you two say ‘I Do’ there’s just so much to love. That’s why […]