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Engagements

Candid Chicago Engagement Session

Every engagement session tells a unique story and Amanda and Mike’s is no exception. Starting at the iconic Chicago Union Station and ending at the picturesque Wrigley Building, their candid Chicago engagement session was a beautiful blend of love, laughter, and the energy of Chicago. Despite some unexpected hurdles, Amanda and Mike’s flexibility and trust […]

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Portraits

PartySlate Planner Event at Uptown Glencoe

This past January, I had the pleasure of photographing an exclusive event hosted by PartySlate at the newly opened Uptown Glencoe in Glencoe, Illinois. The planner event at Uptown Glencoe was a member-only gathering designed to showcase this stunning new modernly designed venue to event planners while providing a delightful evening of culinary and musical […]

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Weddings

Elegant Chicago Winter Wedding at The Drake Hotel

Katie and Michael’s classic and elegant Chicago winter wedding took place amidst the twinkling lights and festive ambiance of the holiday season. The wedding weekend kicked off with a rehearsal dinner and welcome party at The Drake Hotel the night before the main event. Against the backdrop of the hotel adorned in holiday finery, friends […]

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Engagements

Chicago Fall Engagement Session with Dogs | Tips for Including Dogs in Photos

Kristin and Paul’s Chicago fall engagement session included their two adorable puppies, Ike and Chestnut. These loving dogs are important to Kristin and Paul so naturally we had to include them in their session. We met at a local West Loop dog park for the first part of their session.  Chicago Fall Engagement Session I […]

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