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Intimate Gold Coast Wedding Ceremony

All weddings are special, beautiful, and unique in their own ways. I capture each wedding based on the vision of my clients and the moments that matter most to them. For this amazing couple, Alex and Jeremy, they wanted a full and relaxed wedding weekend. Their two day wedding weekend began with an intimate Gold […]

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Bride Education

Capturing Your Wedding Day | 6 Things I WON’T Do as Your Wedding Photographer

Your wedding day is a momentous occasion, a celebration of love, commitment, and the start of your journey together. As a wedding photographer, my mission is to preserve every single precious moment – each stolen glance and every heartfelt emotion that fills your special day. It’s about ensuring that your wedding photos become a cherished […]

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Weddings

Elegant Theater on the Lake Wedding

Louis and Maggie’s elegant Theater on the Lake wedding was one for the books! Even though it rained the majority of the day, it didn’t stop them from having the best day possible. Their summer wedding day was the same weekend as the NASCAR Chicago race. Needless to say, it was busy around the downtown […]

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Engagements

Candid Chicago Engagement Session at Local Brewery and North Ave Beach

Whenever possible, I love to include something of significance to a session, whether it is an item, a beloved pet, or location with meaning. When you add in these unique and sentimental details, it adds an extra layer of meaning to the photos – telling your story. For Maddie and Joe, they will often head […]

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