Emily and Connor’s spring wedding at Café Brauer in Chicago was an unforgettable celebration filled with love, laughter, and stunning cityscapes. From an emotional first look to a high-energy reception, their day was the perfect blend of elegance and fun.

I’m incredibly honored to be recognized by the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), a global organization that celebrates photographers dedicated to capturing real, unscripted moments. This recognition reaffirms my passion for documentary-style wedding photography and the belief that the best images come from genuine emotions rather than staged perfection.

Photographing Missy & Danny’s wedding was an absolute blast from start to finish. From the moment we met, they brought an infectious, joyful energy that made everything feel easy and natural in front of the camera.

Nicholas and Edward’s wedding day had everything I love about photographing weddings in Chicago — emotion, humor, incredible energy, and moments that couldn’t be planned if you tried.

Kennedy and Matt’s August wedding at Mae District was the perfect blend of modern elegance, heartfelt emotion, and an unforgettable celebration. Their personalities—laid back, fun, and deeply in love—shone through in every detail of the day.

Jennifer & Joe’s brunch wedding at Cheney Mansion in Oak Park was the perfect blend of elegance and ease. Cheney Mansion is one of my favorite venues in the Chicago area for intimate weddings — with its historic vintage charm, beautiful gardens, and natural light-filled spaces, it offers a little bit of everything in one place.

Hannah and Brian’s wedding at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park over Labor Day weekend was the perfect celebration of love, tradition, and joyful energy. These two are not only sweet with each other but have a fun-loving spark that you could feel throughout the day. More than anything, they wanted their wedding to be an incredible time for their friends and family — and it absolutely was.

I’m still smiling thinking back to Kayla and Phillip’s wedding day this past fall. These two are such a fun, easy-going couple, and their wedding was the perfect reflection of their personalities—boisterous, heartfelt, and full of surprises. I’ve photographed plenty of weddings at the Harold Washington Library over the years, but this one stands out for so many reasons. It was one of those days that made me grateful all over again for what I get to do.

Lesley and Andrew’s wedding at the Field Museum was an unforgettable celebration filled with elegance, love, and high-energy moments. The grandeur of this iconic Chicago venue, paired with the couple’s sweet and fun-loving personalities, made for a truly magical day.

Moriah and Zach's wedding at Artifact Events in Chicago was a beautiful celebration filled with love, laughter, and adventure. I was honored to be a part of this wedding in particular, since I’ve photographed other weddings in the bride’s family in years past.

Some weddings radiate pure joy, deep tradition, and an undeniable sense of fun—and Marissa and Troy’s wedding was exactly that. Their love story, spanning over a decade, brought them from Marquette University in Milwaukee to the vibrant city of Chicago, where they’ve built a life together. They tied the knot in a celebration that beautifully blended Armenian customs with a vintage, rustic aesthetic, creating an unforgettable day for everyone involved.

I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the past year and share some of my favorite images. Both 2021 and 2022 were full of big changes for myself and my family. I married my beautiful wife Claire in 2021, bought house in 2022, fixed up that house, then moved and welcomed our equally beautiful and amazing son Arthur into the world.