A day rooted in tradition and surrounded by love—this Polish celebration began at the bride’s family home, where heartfelt moments and a lively Polish band set the tone for everything to come. With generations gathered close, they honored their heritage through a beautiful at-home ceremony before making it official at SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish. […]

Chicago is a city of dazzling contrasts—iconic skyline, lush gardens, historic architecture. I am constantly asked by couples on what my location suggestions are to take their engagement or wedding photos in the city. To save you hours of guesswork, I’ve curated my top 15 Chicagoland spots with practical, real-world tips: the best light and […]

A sunny May celebration set the tone for this timeless Chicago wedding, where a refined black-tie aesthetic met classic, elegant design. The bride and groom shared a heartfelt first look before the ceremony, creating an intimate and emotional start to the day ahead. They then exchanged vows at Old St. Patrick’s Church, followed by romantic […]

There’s no better word to describe Alice and Chris’ wedding except MAGICAL. That’s at least how I felt the whole time I was taking their photos from their details to the very end of their reception coverage. They were ready despite the rain that day and we absolutely made it work. There’s no place in […]

Sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it, and for Kaleigh and Connor, it was in beautiful city of Madrid. Although they shared the same alma mater at The University of Kansas, it was when they both embarked on their study abroad journey that fate intervened, bringing their paths together. What began as chance […]

Malarie and Nick’s love story began during their time in nursing school, where their paths intertwined. It was during this period that Nick realized Malarie was the one who would stand by his side through thick and thin. Her unwavering support and comforting presence during his grueling training as a surgical nurse revealed her compassionate […]

It’s been decades in the making for these two. The first time they met was not the right time. They were in two different stages in their lives and who knew what would happen if they crossed paths again. Well, their paths crossed alright, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. Chris & Gosia have known […]

Alice and Chris’s paths first crossed during middle school, where a budding friendship began to take shape. Over the years, Chris harbored a secret crush on Alice, one that grew stronger even as they embarked on their high school journey together. In a bittersweet twist, Chris mustered the courage to ask Alice to freshman year […]

We photographed Claire and James’ engagement session in undesirable conditions one October morning. It was cold and wet and the sun was nowhere to be seen. Yet, the session turned out to be beautiful. I think the universe thought they pulled off an amazing engagement session in that weather, let’s give them rain on their […]

All smiles despite the outpouring rain! That’s what I remembered the most from this eventful day. It all started at the Harrah’s Casino in Joliet where Jon and Shannon got ready.  They decided against having a wedding party so it was a truly intimate time spent with their immediate families. We headed out to the […]