Chicago’s historic architecture, soft winter light, and a nearly empty cityscape made for a perfect engagement session with Maddie and Sam. While many couples dream of a warm-weather shoot, winter engagement sessions have a charm of their own—especially when you’re drawn to the classic beauty of downtown Chicago.

As a Chicago wedding photographer, I have been privileged to document numerous love stories, each one unique and beautiful in its own way. However, Wes and David's wedding was truly a remarkable experience. From the moment I arrived at The LaSalle Chicago hotel to capture the grooms getting ready, I knew this day would be filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments!

I had the pleasure of photographing Nicole and Chris' engagement session at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Chicago, and it was truly a joy to work with this amazing couple. As a photographer, I love when my clients choose locations that have special meaning to them. For Nicole and Chris, the Lily Pool was the perfect choice because of their love for hiking and spending time outdoors.

I had an absolute blast working with Missy & Danny! They brought so much fun energy to their engagement session and wedding day that honestly they were easy to photograph. I also really appreciated their overall mindset on the day. They started from a place of love and authenticity, and simply wanted their family and friends to come together and celebrate. Everything outside of that was secondary.

Photographing Sarah & Chris’ engagement session was a blast. We started off outside their home in Wrigleyville to capture their love for the Cubs, and their pet family, affectionately called “the wolf pack.” I highly recommend included locations that has deep personal meaning to the couple.

Looking forward to Caroline & EJ’s wedding tomorrow! I actually grew with up Caroline’s older sister Alison, so it’ll be great to see old friends. We went to come classic Chicago locations for their engagement session last year.

To date, still one of my favorite weddings. The combination of classic style with a non-traditional format was perfect. Above all, the couple simply wanted everyone attending to have a blast with them.

I’m so grateful for everyone who has reached out to me for outdoor family portrait sessions lately. Or as I like to call them…. Stoop Shoots! It’s been a wonderful mix of past clients, colleagues and friends.

Very much looking forward to photographing Jessica & Michael’s mini-wedding this weekend, so I wanted to share their engagement photos! I had an absolutely blast photographing their engagement session. We hit many of my favorites spots around Chicago. Kicked things off at the Art Institute of Chicago South Garden.

Maddie & Kris’ original wedding date was today. On one level it’s sad they weren’t able to celebrate with their family and friends this year. That said, they took an upbeat and humorous approach to this entire situation, and I’m excited to photograph their wedding in 2021!

Wanted to share Kathleen & Scott’s engagement photos since their original wedding date was last weekend. True for all of my couples, the pandemic is the last thing any of us expected. Grateful I was able to capture their fall engagement session last year, and I’m looking forward to the day when we can all celebrate again.

I've been meaning to feature these two stylish love-birds for sometime now.  Eileen & Lee truly brought their own unique personal aesthetic to the shoot, so creatively they were a joy to photograph.  To be honest, I need more motorcycles in my photos.