How Courtney & Sean came to find and hire me is one of my favorite stories of 2017.  Initially they contacted me to photograph only their engagement session, since they were getting married out of town and were still deciding on the venue.  On the day of the shoot we had a fantastic time getting to know one another, and creating images around Lincoln Park.

I thoroughly enjoyed photographing Bridget & Steven's wedding at the Museum of Contemporary Art!  It was truly a fantastic winter wedding in Chicago.  From the gorgeous ceremony at St. James Chapel, to a twenty-foot sculpture of a cat skeleton at the MCA, this wedding had an incredible range of unique elements.  The couple also had a great mindset; have fun with their wedding party, and give their guests an amazing experience in the city.  I cannot thank them enough for allowing me to be a part of it!  

Colette & Phil's wedding at the Bridgeport Art Center was absolutely fantastic!  They were amazing to work with and incredibly generous. I'm excited to share some of my favorites!  

It's had been a few years since I photographed here, but I'm truly grateful to Ruth & Dima for bringing me back to Independence Grove in Libertyville!  They hosted a beautiful Jewish wedding and threw one heck of a party.  Check out my favorites here!  

Jillian & Philip put together a stunning wedding at the University Club of Chicago.  I had a wonderful time documenting their day, and getting to work with Clementine Custom Events again.  Check out some of my favorites! 

I had an amazing time getting to know and working with Ashley & Taylor.  The entire bridal party brought their A-game when it came to the photos!  Photographing them on the Lincoln Park Zoo carousel is one of the most fun times I've had shooting to date.  Their wedding at Cafe Brauer was simply stunning, and I cannot thank them enough for letting me be a part of it!

Working with Claire & Mike started off with one of the best small-world stories I have.  Claire was referred to me by the sister of a former bride (Sarah...you know who you are, and I cannot thank you enough).  In corresponding with her to setup a consultation, she tells me that her fiancé's name is actually Mike Traut....who I grew up next door to!  My family has since moved to Denver, but my folks and the Traut's do keep in touch.  Still, never in a million years did I think I'd be reconnecting with Mike and his family.

Oddly enough, Jowita & Robert's wedding at Nico Osteria inside the Thompson Chicago was the first New Year's Eve event I've photographed.  Jowita works in the wedding industry, and we first met at Thursday Therapy, a wedding networking event.  Both her and Robert are incredibly gracious and were a ton of fun to work with throughout the entire process.

Caroline & Michael’s big day is a wonderful example of a classic Chicago wedding, with a beautiful mix of modern and historical elements. Their ceremony was held at one of the most recognizable catholic churches in Chicago, Holy Name Cathedral.

Laura & Michael hosted an incredibly stylish and modern wedding at the Thompson Chicago in the Gold Coast neighborhood.  I always enjoy collaborating with clients who have a clear vision of their wedding day, while at the same time allowing room for my process, and for letting the day unfold naturally.  Weather-wise it can be a little risky planning a spring wedding in Chicago.  Although it was cold, the sun was out, which made for some great bridal party photos in Mariano Park.

Charry & Michael are an incredibly sweet couple, and it was a true pleasure documenting their spring wedding at the DoubleTree North Shore.  Mike is actually an amateur architectural photographer.  I'm always especially honored when a fellow shooter chooses to work with me.

Robin & Scott's wedding was my first for 2016, and an outstanding event to start off the season.  The couple has a great chemistry together, and more than anything else, simply wanted to get married, see their family & friends, and have fun.  Looking back on this wedding, we got access to some truly cool indoor locations.