Bolingbrook Golf Club Wedding – Meshaal & Salman

This day was so much fun from start to finish. The ceremony felt heartfelt and personal, made even more special with loved ones officiating. For the reception, Anna and Sam set out to throw a great party—and they absolutely delivered. The dance floor stayed packed all night. Behind the scenes, A Fresh Event perfected every detail,…

With sunshine from start to finish, Mackenzie and Matt couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for their outdoor wedding at Elawa Farm in Lake Forest. This formal barn weddings was full of sweet moments; from the joy at first look to heartfelt speeches. Once the barn doors opened for the evening, the dance…

Describing their day as vintage, intimate, and candid, Tori and Spencer created an experience that felt more like a cozy, joy-filled dinner party than a traditional wedding. They hosted their day at the incredible Cira, the restaurant located inside the Hoxton Hotel, which made everything feel effortlessly fluid—from morning prep to the ceremony to dancing,…

When asked to describe her Cafe Brauer wedding, Jess said she wanted it to be natural and intimate meets modern elegance, with a Prairie-style ethos. That level of intentionality clearly went into all aspects of her Chicago wedding day. We started off with a quiet morning, along with a non-look first look that was beautiful…

High school sweethearts Gillian and Brian got married in style with a fun and chic wedding at the historic Chicago Athletic Association. After happy tears were shed at the dress reveal in the morning, we went to nearby Millennium Park to make use of stunning Chicago skyline for wedding portraits. The couple held their ceremony…

Salvage One was the ideal venue for Claire and Nick’s Chicago wedding – with its quirk and uniqueness, it complemented the couple’s fun vibe perfectly. When we first talked, Claire mentioned she wanted the day to be a mix of romantic and fun, with a big party, and she delivered! We took some time before…

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I’ve always loved shooting weddings at Elawa Farm. It’s such a beautiful venue and every wedding I’ve photographed there has produced a set of images unique to the couple and their day. Mackenzie and Eric were so wonderful to work with as they hired me for my creativity and were invested in the collaboration. These…

These two wanted a laid back wedding day with casual portraits, a friend officiated ceremony, good food, and a great party.  Beatnik was the perfect venue for their day. It has an eclectic vibe and an atmosphere that feels upscale and fun. I had the best time with these two. They are so kind and…

These two may look familiar, because Joanna and Karim got married in a small courthouse ceremony a few weeks prior to their big reception at The Dalcy. You can see that part of their story. I love that Joanna and Karim chose to get ready together, which led to a beautifully intimate and laid back…

It’s always humbling when a fellow wedding professional reaches out and asks you to capture their wedding, and it was no exception when Joanna of Joanna B Artistry contacted me about capturing her intimate Chicago City Hall wedding. Joanna and Karim got married in a very small civil ceremony on a Thursday around 2pm, which…

A question I always come back to in all of my work for both weddings and families is “what does is feel like?”. What does this wedding day feel like? What does this time in a families life feel like? A wedding is a celebration of a couple as well as their families and friends….

Bridgeport Art Center is one of my favorite Chicago venues especially during the winter months. Tiffany and Chris’ wedding day was chilly, so after a few quick photos outside, we were able to finish up the rest of the session inside the venue. The space has large windows with natural light which is perfect for…

I always ask my couples for a few words to describe their vision, to better help guide me when capturing their day, and Ryan and Ross mentioned the adjectives modern, upscale, timeless, and fun. Located in the Motor Row District, Mae District was the perfect venue to bring Ryan and Ross’ vision to life. The…

When asked to describe their wedding, Ellie & Michael said they wanted it to be classic and timeless, but most importantly fun. With the classic Chicago architecture of the Wrigley Building and around the The Intercontinental Chicago, they had the perfect backdrop for portraits, and with the stunning interior of the hotel along with Ohana…

I’m excited to share this Field Museum wedding from this past summer. The couple described wanting a wedding that was timeless and elegant with a bit of edge. Every detail was thoroughly considered and it was really fun to be able to document it all. I started off the day with Ashley as she finished…

Colleen and Jack were the first wedding of 2020 that had to be called off just weeks away from their celebration. Instead they downscaled to a sweet home ceremony with only family present and rescheduled at the Milwaukee Art Museum for the fall of 2021. In the meantime, they started their family and had the…

Alexa & Jake met as interns in DC when Alexa was working for Michelle Obama and Jake was at the Department of State. With such a great beginning to their story, their Union League Club wedding was sure to impress, and it definitely did. After the first look at Union League Club, we headed out…

As I catch up on blogging, I’m excited to  share this North Shore wedding from last year. Grace started off the morning by getting ready at home, followed by the couple’s first look in the backyard. Having meaningful locations in your photos is always an added element that I really love to have on a…

I always love photographing weddings at Chicago Athletic Association. The light there is so dramatic and as a photographer its fun to play with deep shadows and slivers of light for portraits. It’s also such a great venue for guests. The rooms are gorgeous and they can the flow from ceremony to reception with ease….

I first met Aynsley at Jorie & Tim’s wedding in Michigan, where she was a guest. I was so happy when Aynsley contacted me a bit later about her Highland Park wedding at Exmoor Country Club because word-of-mouth referrals always lead to the best clients. As I got to know Aynsley, I really appreciated how…

I met Jorie well before she was even engaged – she worked in my studio for about a year while she was finishing school. Her first day on the job, I mentioned I had a consult scheduled later that evening with a potential bride. It turned out, unbeknownst to both of us, that the bride…

Kim and Dan celebrated their fall wedding at The Dawson in the West Loop. They had a gorgeous October day for their first look and portraits.  After, we headed over to The Dawson for their ceremony and reception. The venue was a perfect spot for their intimate wedding with close friends and family. Below are…