This has been a year of big transitions for my family. Because of that I capped my bookings to 20 weddings…when I hit 20, the plan was to just say no to any more that came along. I was at 20 when Britta got engaged to Cody, and yet here I am posting my photos […]

Champagne, Michigan Avenue, The Drake, North Avenue Beach and the Skyline {at night} – need I go on? Brett & Diana. I don’t want to embarrass you or anything, but you two…all of the good-lookingness? Its too much! Too much attractiveness for one couple. Seriously though, I had a fabulous time with you two, thanks […]

Fall = Family Photo Season (and still wedding season, but who’s counting??) and I love it. I love Fall, and more and more I love these family photo sessions! Last week I got to hang out with Jeremy, Brittany and sweet Emory at Far North Bicentennial Park…let me tell you, Emory gave me a run […]

Ryan works as a set builder at the Lyric Opera downtown, Lindsey had a role a show that Ryan was working on…they met and fell in love during that production, and the rest is history. Isn’t that the most romantic story ever? The way I imagine it, this story would be my kind of movie…just […]

I love repeat clients! Sometimes it is past brides and grooms documenting their anniversaries or the births of their children, other times it is families who have a session together every year or so. It is always so fun to see families grow over the years, and I definitely feel honored when they come back […]

Last weekend when I was shooting a wedding in Chicago I got to meet this little guy for the first time! Our friends Rachel & Joshua are Jonathan’s mom and dad…it is so fun to see our friends as brand new parents and I’m glad I got to snuggle this little guy while he’s still […]