Sarah and Bryan were married at the gorgeous Patrick C. Haley Mansion in Joliet, Illinois. Inspired by the location, their day had a Victorian botanical theme combined with details representative of them both being teachers. Their seating cards were displayed in card catalog cabinet, love birds and were cut from found texts, and flash cards…
Julia and Sargy had a small ceremony at the Maple Street Beach in Winnetka with their families and bridal party. It’s a teensy little public beach tucked away so you likely wouldn’t know it’s there and they had it all to themselves. It’s a perfect little spot. After their ceremony and pictures, we traveled to…
Maya found me online while researching for a wedding photographer in the Chicago area. She was planning from California for her wedding in Illinois. We set up a Skype meeting to go over everything and just to see each other before their day. It was my first time meeting a couple this way but it…
Jennifer and Ryan’s wedding was my first time shooting at Morton Arboretum. It’s so gorgeous there. A couple of days before their wedding it was raining, so on their day the mosquitoes were in full effect. For the portraits we made a quick decision and decided to go with the locations with the least amount…
Emily and Jason were married and had their reception at the lovely Hotel Baker in St. Charles, Illinois. When I showed up on their wedding day, I met with Emily first to take some getting ready photos and her portraits. Soon after, I met up with Jason to photograph him with the guys. I noticed…