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Theresa + Eduardo’s Chicago Winter Wedding Photos

“Roses are Red…” Hellooo, February! Hearts and flowers, chocolates and champagne, Be Mine and Valentine’s Day. It’s also American Heart Month. What better time to showcase the beautiful Red Lacquer Room at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago? It was a crisp, clear winter day for Theresa and Eduardo’s celebration and everything was sparkling – […]

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Theresa + Eduardo's Chicago Winter Wedding Photos

“Roses are Red…” Hellooo, February! Hearts and flowers, chocolates and champagne, Be Mine and Valentine’s Day. It’s also American Heart Month. What better time to showcase the beautiful Red Lacquer Room at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago? It was a crisp, clear winter day for Theresa and Eduardo’s celebration and everything was sparkling – […]

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Yvonne + Greg's Chicago Wedding

“Amour + Miłość“ It had been just over a year since I photographed Yvonne and Greg’s engagement session, and now here they were! Taking their walk down the aisle to become Mr. and Mrs. Both come from strong ethnic communities: Yvonne’s Polish, and Greg French. I really enjoyed how they managed to blend and pay homage to […]

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Monica + Tim’s Chicago Wedding

“Summer in the City” From the gorgeous St. Vincent DePaul church to the brilliant flowers in Oz Park to the lovely garden at Galleria Marchetti, it was a perfect summer day for Monica and Tim to say I do. And, it’s clear from their smiles, they are also perfect for each other! Thank you for […]

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Monica + Tim’s Chicago Engagement Session

“Love in the Financial District” When Monica and Tim said they wanted to use the Chicago Financial District and Union Station for their engagement session, I was very excited. That part of the downtown area is full of little alleys and interesting views. And Union Station…it’s gorgeous! They liked to laugh and were so relaxed […]

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Yvonne + Greg’s Chicago Engagement Photos

“Fur Babies, too!” When Yvonne and Greg asked if we could include their dogs in their downtown Chicago engagement session, I was excited! I love when couples make the session their own, adding pets or other things to the session that are significant to them. There was also champagne…

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“All right, Mr. Hollis, I’m ready for my close-up”

Lights, Camera…Action! I’m used to being behind the camera, and occasionally in front of a video camera at weddings and events, but this undertaking was something very different. At weddings, the subjects are the bride and groom and their guests, so if I happen to get on camera, it’s just part of their day, as […]

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Lifestyle Business Photography

“Who You Are, Not Just What You Look Like” That’s my goal, with every business client. Cheers,  

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Chicago Pre-Wedding + Engagement Photography

“Sometimes it Rains…” So, break out the red umbrella and have fun! It’s all about being together, like these couples. Enjoy!     Whitney and Bob didn’t let a little sprinkle ruin their engagement session, we had fun with it!

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Chicago Family + Maternity Lifestyle Photography

“It’s All in the Family” Just a few favorites…more fun with families, kids and maternity. Enjoy!     Giggles are the best! Lovely, sophisticated…a beautiful way to show off your bump in your favorite outdoor setting.

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