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Sahsha + Stephen’s smiles didn’t stop at their moody and romantic River Roast wedding! Stunning views of the Chicago River make River Roast an easy favorite. Sahsha + Stephen’s more introverted personalities really lit up when surrounded by their loved ones on their wedding day. They are both chic but laid back and their wedding […]

Love Stories

November 8, 2024

River Roast Wedding in Chicago | Sahsha + Stephen

River Roast wedding in Chicago

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Artifact Events wedding

Mitch + AJ’s Artifact Events wedding was so stunning! I absolutely loved getting to photograph their wedding day. When Mitch + AJ first reached out to me, we chatted about how much they dreamed of an editorial flair to their photos, so I knew I would be a great match for them. After only a […]

Love Stories

October 2, 2024

Artifact Events Wedding in Chicago | Mitch + AJ

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Veronica and Lauren’s The Drake Oak Brook wedding was curated with timeless details that perfectly complement the hotel’s beauty. When Lauren and Veronica reached out to me, I was thrilled about their vision for their wedding day! They both are so kind, fun, and down-to-earth, and spending time with them felt like being with friends […]

Love Stories

August 28, 2024

The Drake Oak Brook Wedding | Veronica + Lauren

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Art Institute of Chicago engagement photos

AJ + Mitch wanted a chic, editorial feel for their engagement session, so naturally, we headed to the Art Institute of Chicago for their engagement photos. The Art Institute is absolutely stunning on its own, and Mitch + AJ’s love fits right in with the art. Not to mention, their outfits were perfect for the […]

Love Stories

May 7, 2024

The Art Institute of Chicago Engagement Session | AJ + Mitch

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Mallory + Amanda had their engagement session at the stunning Rookery Building in Chicago, IL. The main feature of The Rookery Building is the grand staircase; let me tell you, it is even more breathtaking in person. Being at the Rookery was a first for all three of us, and now it is definitely on […]

Love Stories, Resources

March 26, 2024

The Rookery Building Engagement Session | Amanda + Mallory

The Rookery Building Engagement Session

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Chicago Wedding at the Robey

Clarissa and Hilary eloped in Vegas, but celebrated their vows to one another and new chapter together by having a Chicago wedding reception at the Robey hotel. Incorporating a subtle Vegas theme, Clarissa + Hilary chose the Robey’s Clever Coyote to celebrate with all of their loved ones. Friends and family gathered from all over […]

Love Stories

January 23, 2024

Chicago Wedding at the Robey | Clarissa + Hilary’s Reception

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Juliana + Courtney’s romantic Chicago Tied House wedding was full of love from family and friends who gathered from all over the country. When J + C reached out to me about their wedding, they had just moved to Chicago two months ago after living in New York City for almost 10 years. Their wedding […]

Love Stories

August 8, 2023

Tied House Wedding in Chicago | Juliana + Courtney

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Chicago elopement at City Hall

New Year’s Eve was the perfect day for Anthony and Wright’s Chicago elopement! 22 is Wright’s lucky number, and Wright is obsessed with New Year’s Eve, so they eloped at the Chicago courthouse on the last day of 2022! Something I LOVE about elopements is that you can truly make the day whatever it is […]

Love Stories

July 11, 2023

Chicago Elopement on New Year’s Eve | Anthony + Wright

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For Pride month, I had to share Meg and Abigail’s beautiful Heritage Prairie Farm wedding. Abigail and Meg embraced their queerness throughout this wedding, and I LOVED it. So many details of their Heritage Prairie Farm wedding nodded to gay jokes and stereotypes, including a “Gay Agenda” for their day-of plans. Their friends also rented […]

Love Stories

June 8, 2023

Heritage Prairie Farm Wedding | Meg + Abigail

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Manhattan elopement

Another love story legacy documented that I’m excited to share today! Ale and Ben’s Manhattan vow renewal was stunning, chic, and intentional from start to finish. You really can’t beat the iconic spots where Ale and Ben were photographed in NYC. This elopement-style vow renewal was artistic, romantic, and full of emotions. Ben + Ale’s […]

Love Stories

May 2, 2023

Manhattan Vow Renewal | Ale + Ben

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