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Chicago Engagement Photos | Olive Park

“All in the Family…” When I first met Diana, she was working on opening up her own State Farm Insurance office. She was also pregnant. I was amazed at her drive and energy, it was contagious! And I first got the opportunity to photograph her and Francisco for their parents-to-be photos. Then, she needed headshots. […]

Chicago Wedding Photography, Olive Park Engagement Session

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Chicago Memorial Day Wedding Photos | Nicole + David

“Memorial Day Wedding” It was the most lovely August day for Nicole and David’s Chicago Memorial Day wedding weekend!  Much warmer than anyone anticipated, but that didn’t stop them from the fun, celebrating their big day with family and friends. Starting the night before with the rehearsal, the celebration traversed the city, from Chicago’s Rogers […]

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Heather + John’s Irish Chicago Wedding Photos

“Sláinte!” I love Spring weddings, especially in Chicago! With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, Heather and John’s Irish-themed wedding is a perfect way to usher in the season.

Irish Wedding Couple Dancing and Smiling at the Irish American Heritage Center

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Chicago Engagement Photos | Millennium Park Anna + Eric

Millennium Park It was a crisp, unseasonably warm day when I met Anna + Eric for their Chicago engagement session in Millennium Park. The Fall colors were gorgeous, and they were so sweet together!

millennium park engagement photos

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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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Caitlin + Matt's Charlotte Wedding Photos

“The Queen City Meets the Big Easy” When I was in Charlotte for Caitlin + Matt’s engagement session, it was mid-July, sunny and VERY hot. Three months later, it was a whole different experience…unseasonably cold and rainy outside. But inside the Charlotte Country Club, it was warm and cozy as they prepared to become man and wife. […]

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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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Charlotte Engagement Photos | Caitlin + Matt

“Love in Queen City” I was in Charlotte visiting family for Easter when I received an email from Cailtin, asking if I remembered her from her sister Whitney’s wedding, which I had photographed a few years ago. She was recently engaged and wanted to know if I’d be willing to come back for her own […]

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Labor Day Weddings

“Three-day weekend.” Holiday weddings can be a lot of fun! A wedding over a 3-day weekend provides guests an opportunity to explore your location, take a mini-vacation… and lets you extend the celebration of one of the biggest times in your life over several days. And one of the most popular holiday weekends for weddings is Labor Day. […]

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