Zach hired me to photograph his proposal to Staci and I decided to bring a goPro. Zach created this awesome story with the help of Molly, his sister in law. The story was that I was Molly's cousin that needed help for a photography assignment. Not knowing Zach was going to ...

Katie and Nick are a very fun couple. Their Chicagoland wedding was really great to document. They went the traditional route and didn't do a first look. Nick saw Katie for the first time as she walked down the aisle - you can see the emotion on his face! The ...

There's something to know about Corie and Jordan - they're really great people. The kind you can chat with or share a beer with and I've done both. They had a pretty great wedding ceremony at St. James Chapel and a reception at the legendary Drake Hotel in Chicago. ...

I've been sitting for a while now trying to find the words to describe this wedding. The first thing I want you to know about Sarah and Aaron and their families is when they married each other they also married their families. I hope that tells you something about how ...

There's a reason Annie and Scott had their wedding at the Armour House in Lake Forest. Because it's an absolutely gorgeous wedding venue. Everything from the stairwells to the gardens is just perfect. It smells of mahogany and leather bound books! The place has history, and you feel it when ...

Christine and Shane had a beautiful intimate wedding on the top of their building in wicker Park, Chicago. The reception followed at the amazing Velvet Hour with some wicked tunes being played on actual vinyl - yes the DJ used vinyl and it was awesome! When I arrived with my 2nd ...

Grand is the only word to describe Marisa + Chris' wedding. Having an amazing life comes from being an amazing person, all of the time. Both Marisa and Chris embody the meaning of amazing - they are caring, thoughtful, well spoken, goofy and playful. Good clients turned into good friends. ...

Megan + John's French fashion and lifestyle is completely awesome. Their elopement at Lightology was also completely awesome. Everything about that day was COMPLETELY AWESOME!

Molly and Simul were married at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago. It was pretty epic - check it out! ...

One of the main reasons I do engagement photos is to get to know my wedding couples as best I can before the wedding. Hanging out with Stephanie and Zack was totally rad - our time together showed me how fun, dynamic and down to earth they are. But most ...

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Gintare + AJ are incredibly fun. For their engagement session they were smashing giant snow balls on each other's heads, check it out if you haven't already. They tied the knot at the historic Henry Jacob Mansion in Joliet, about 40 miles outside of Chicago. This place had history oozing ...

Brian and Mandy are a amazing couple and I was incredibly stoked to photograph their wedding. I did their engagements a while back and you can see them here. The more I know these two the more I like them. Brian is ridiculously dapper, dashing, smart and articulate. Mandy is ...

Pam + Vinny are the kinds of people you want to hang around with as much as you can. They are fun, dynamic, silly, generous and humble. They are the kind of people you are honored to call friends. They love their music and are super loyal to their close ...

I met Matt + Tami last year when we did their engagement photos. They're super fun to hang out with and their wedding was incredible. They were married in front of their closest family and friends by a long time family friend in Lombard, just outside Chicago. The decor, the ...

Carla and Dan had an awesome intimate wedding just outside Chicago. They exchanged rings while surrounded by their closest friends and family. I've known Carla and Dan since high school so I was very stoked when they reached out to me to photograph their wedding. They are both super cool ...

Holy Name Cathedral has some of the most amazing visuals of any church in Chicago. It's incredibly large and strict, haha. I love photographing here because of the sheer awesomeness but the strict rules forbid any family portraits at the alter after the wedding. This series of posts ...

I was super stoked when Colleen and Chris contacted me to do a couple's session in Chicago. Life changes after you have a baby. Colleen and Chris wanted to capture their connection around Chicago before their baby was due and this is how we did it. I knew them from ...

There is only one bride and groom per evening at Arrowhead, so the focus is solely on you. Nestled Between Danada Farms and Herrick Lake Forest Preserve; our tri-level stone and brick clubhouse, lush fairways, lavish greens, whispering trees and sparkling waters with flowing fountains will provide the perfect setting ...

Designed in 1888 by the architectural firm Addison & Fielder, and listed with the National Registry of Historic Buildings Germania Place boasts two palatial ballrooms with soaring 50’ ceilings, inset gold domes, original crystal chandeliers, 20 foot arched windows, and an ornate Victorian architecture that, like a museum, must be ...

Italy is known throughout the world for its festive and hospitable spirit. So who better to teach us the art of celebration? Following Italy’s lead, Osteria Via Stato hosts parties and events that are not only worry free, but also, free of planning. This series of posts highlights ...

When Glenn and Jessica hired me to photograph their Chicago wedding, I was very excited. Mainly because I got to know them a little bit during their engagement session, which you can see here. Their wedding was so epic, not only was it held at Germania Place - ...

I can't begin to describe how cold it was on the morning we did Riz + Nadia's engagement photos in Chicago. It felt like minus one million degrees, plus it was insanely windy. We spent about 30 minutes on the lake and headed inland to seek some shelter from the ...

Tim and Mandy had an absolutely amazing wedding. I am honored to have been their wedding photographer. Congrats to Mandy + Tim & enjoy the photos! Also, be sure to check out their engagement photos here ...

I love couples like Michael & Haley - fun, down to earth and absolutely gorgeous. You can see Michael + Haley's winter storm engagement session photos here. Now they're married and believe me when I say that, amazing, is an understatement when describing their wedding. Talk about a gorgeous venue ...

Kindal and Mike wanted some amazing Chicago engagement photos so naturally sunrise was the way to go. We met up at North Avenue Beach before 6 am and the results are seriously epic! They were totally great in front of the camera. Right away you could tell there was lots ...

I love being a photographer in Chicago. Chicago may not have huge mountains or old forests but we have THE best skyline, EVER. Yes, even better than New York City. Maybe I'm a little biased, but I don’t care. It’s a shame the Chicago Spire never finished ...

Once in a while I'll get a client who says "do I need engagement photos?"  I’ll be honest – an engagement session is the single greatest investment you can make prior to your wedding.  A lot of couples have never been professionally photographed – the engagement session is a valuable ...

I was commissioned to photograph Aaron and Jessica's Chicago wedding. They are both from out of town and their family was scattered all over the world. So Chicago seemed like a perfect middle point. As their Chicago wedding photographer I felt very honored to photograph their wedding ...