Today, I want to share with you an incredible wedding that I had the privilege of photographing. Meet Priya and Jeff, a couple whose love and resilience really shone through on their special day, even when the weather seemed determined to get in the way.

I had the pleasure of photographing Nicole and Chris' engagement session at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Chicago, and it was truly a joy to work with this amazing couple. As a photographer, I love when my clients choose locations that have special meaning to them. For Nicole and Chris, the Lily Pool was the perfect choice because of their love for hiking and spending time outdoors.

On a sunny summer day in Chicago, I had the honor of photographing Anne and Eric's wedding. The day started at the couple's home in Ukrainian Village, where the bride was getting ready with her sisters. I love when couples start the day at home, as it allows me to involve their space in their wedding day story. Anne's family was so much fun to photograph, and the first look with her father was a particularly touching moment.

Photographing a wedding is always a unique experience, but when you have a couple as fun and easy-going as Sam & Kirby, it becomes even more enjoyable. As a wedding photographer, capturing the special moments of a couple's big day is a huge responsibility, and I'm so grateful to have been a part of theirs.

Spring is a time of new beginnings, and what better way to celebrate that than with an engagement session! Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing Jenny & David on Chicago's Museum Campus. The weather really turned in our favor, and it was a perfect warm sunny day.

The weather is finally getting warmer, and it was a ton of fun to get outside and photograph Jenny & Marc’s engagement session! It was the perfect blend of some classic Chicago locations, while also telling a part of their personal story. We started off in the Fulton Market neighborhood, which is a fantastic area for inspiring street art.

Adrienne & Kellen were absolutely wonderful to work with and photograph. They 100% planned their wedding during the pandemic, and I’m so grateful to Danielle with Ohana Events for connecting us. We of course first met over Zoom, but as we got to know one another I could tell we were a great match.

An all-to-common story during the pandemic…..a couple planning to get married in 2020 is forced to reschedule their wedding (actually twice in this case). That said, Grace & Joe were gracious enough to have me photograph their small family-only ceremony, with their full party scheduled for later this year.

It was a tough year for many of my clients, but I have to say Jessica & Michael rolled with the punches with style, humor and grace. Having to downsize and reschedule their wedding, the couple opted to move the ceremony and reception to the backyard of their new home.

Back when the world was more open, I had a fantastic time photographing Alekya & Praveen’s engagement session. We started off at a classic location…the Chicago Riverwalk. I honestly have a great time photographing there.

Photographing Sarah & Chris’ engagement session was a blast. We started off outside their home in Wrigleyville to capture their love for the Cubs, and their pet family, affectionately called “the wolf pack.” I highly recommend included locations that has deep personal meaning to the couple.

In short….I had an absolute blast photographing Candice & Jason’s trash-the-dress session! It took place the day after the wedding at a location you only see in travel magazines…. Fakistra Beach. A small secluded beach surrounded by high cliffs and pristine ocean blue water, it made for the perfect backdrop.