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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 […]

How to Plan a Proposal in Chicago: Everything You Need to Know

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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 […]

How to Prep for a Family Session: Tips from a Family Photographer in Bloomington, Illinois

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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 […]

A Guide to Prepare for Your Engagement Photos in Chicago

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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 […]

Where to Take Your Wedding Portraits in Chicago

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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 […]

How to Plan a Wedding in Chicago

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As a Chicago wedding photographer who has been a part of the planning process for 100+ weddings, including my own, I can tell you now that this time of life for you is going to fly by. For many of my couples their goal is to have a relaxed wedding day, which is why the […]

10 Things To Do After You Get Engaged, Tips from a Chicago Wedding Photographer

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