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12 Best Chicago Engagement Session Locations

Finding the perfect location for your engagement session can be just as thrilling as planning your wedding day. With Chicago’s picturesque skyline, vibrant neighborhoods, and iconic landmarks, there are endless options for capturing your love story. I always work with each of my couples to choose the perfect location for their session and create a […]

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Engagements

Candid Chicago Engagement Session at Local Brewery and North Ave Beach

Whenever possible, I love to include something of significance to a session, whether it is an item, a beloved pet, or location with meaning. When you add in these unique and sentimental details, it adds an extra layer of meaning to the photos – telling your story. For Maddie and Joe, they will often head […]

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Portraits

2022 Recap: Best of Couple’s Portraits

When it comes to recapping a whole year’s worth of sessions and weddings, I feel like I have to start with the best of couple’s portraits. I’m always honored and grateful to be a part of my couples’ wedding weekends and stories. It’s a joy to preserve these special memories and moments for them. 2022 […]

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Engagements

Riverwalk and North Ave Beach Engagement

Nothing beats a Chicago engagement session during the summer. Chicago is my home base and will always be my favorite city in the United States. So it’s always a joy and fun to be able to photograph my couples here. We spent time exploring their Riverwalk and North Ave Beach Engagement session for Maggie and […]

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