There was a reoccurring word throughout Kayla and Josh’s stunning winter wedding day that rang in my head and has continued to since: choice.  It struck me fully because it is one my husband Michael and I have spoken about often in our years together but not one I always hear talked about.  But these two, and […]

Abigail and Cole met me on a super windy but beautiful fall day for their engagement session, and I could NOT have loved my time with them more.  They are both so personable, kind, warm, and easy going, and I just adored being around them!  They laugh easily together and are clearly absolutely crazy about one […]

This sweet 2025 couple met me with one request.  They wanted just one photo they would love to use for save the dates and frame in their house.  Just 1! That is a pretty unusual request, and told me a lot about them that I liked.  As busy parents to a little girl and full […]

I can’t even begin to express how excited I am to share this gorgeous downtown Chicago engagement session with you!! I have photographed downtown a lot of times at this point, but the little big of cloud cover over the buildings just had me at hello– and then you add in this beautiful, warm, fun […]

This sweet #jillgumfamily has been with me since their engagement session and I just absolutely adore watching them grow!  These little ones are 2 of the sweetest, and I had so much fun with them on this gorgeous early fall evening!  Erica and Dylan are such engaging parents, really taking an active interest in their […]