On January 17, 2025, we welcomed our third baby Theodore Jason! His birth was a WILD one and honestly kinda fun (if you can say that about childbirth)! Everything about this little guy’s presence in the world has already been such a gift from the Lord.  Backing up… Two years ago, my prayer for Lucy’s […]

Your proposal is one of the most exciting and important steps in the journey of your love story, which is why it comes as no surprise that it can also be one of the most stressful to plan. Thankfully, it doesn’t HAVE to be that way! Your proposal should be fun, a celebration of the […]

All I can say about Kelsey and Alex’s engagement session is wow! Not actually, as that would make this a pretty short article, but seriously, WOW. Joining Kelsey and Alex in Chicago and exploring the Windy City while snapping their engagement photos was such a treat. I honestly can’t wait for their wedding day to […]

One of the biggest sources of joy for me as a family photographer in Bloomington, Illinois is getting to document family sessions, and I say this for a couple reasons. One is that I absolutely LOVE documenting this stage of life for my clients, and the other is that it gives me a chance to […]

With winter being pretty much in full swing here in Chicago, I’m keeping warm by reliving some of my favorite moments from this fall. One of my favorites is Amy and Brandon’s elegant and beautiful wedding at the Tied House Restaurant in Chicago. From their fun and family focused portraits at North Avenue Beach (which […]

An important piece of your journey as a couple is your engagement, and while it doesn’t normally get the same level of celebration as your wedding day, that doesn’t make it any less special. As such, engagement photos are some of my favorite to document in Chicago. Just like a wedding day, there is a […]

More than anything, Rachel and Vail wanted to be present for every precious moment of their wedding in the Chicago suburbs. These two connect SO deeply with the ones they love, so with some creative timeline planning we were able to ensure that they could enjoy every piece of their wedding to the fullest. Follow […]

Chicago is a city of immense beauty and character, and as such it’s practically bursting at the seams with amazing locations for wedding portraits. From instantly recognizable and iconic buildings like the Cultural Center, to stunning views of the city skyline at spots like North Avenue Beach, there are so many wonderful options to choose […]

Fall is a magical time of year to celebrate your love in Chicago. Between the gorgeous autumn leaves, the slightly cooler temperatures, and the beautiful way the sun lights the earth during this season, there is just so much to love. Amy and Logan’s fall wedding at Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo had a little bit of […]

For any bride that finds themselves thinking how stressful and tedious it is to plan a wedding in Chicago, believe me when I say that I see you. There are so many choices to make, details to decide on, and preparation that needs to happen that it can be so simple for decision fatigue to […]