Kristine + Steve- Love and Peppermint Lattes
Kristine and Steve are really special, they treasure each other immensely and the time spent with one another. It seems fitting that when Steve prepared to ask Kristine to marry him, he wanted to go above and beyond. He had been very creative with their first date, so this had to be really great… when […]
Tess and Nate- You know you love it!
I have the best job… I spend my time getting to know truly amazing couples like Tess and Nate. I know it sounds cheesy, but sometimes I fall in love with my clients. It’s so exciting to see two people who love each other so much, and whose joy is contagious. Tess and Nate had […]
Ashley & Charles- he calls her “darling”
Ashley and Charles have all the charm of a Cary Grant movie. He is comfortable in a bow tie and calls her “darling” and “dear,” and what can I say about Ashley? She is beautiful and looks mighty fine in a pair of heels! They make a dashing pair, I was so excited to get […]
Danielle & Sona- Love in Color
“You make my heart see color…” -Barcelona Danielle and Sona are wonderful, for more than just the obvious reasons. They are adorable together, balancing the tender moments with lots of laughter. They share a strong love for animals (bunnies cats, dogs, you name it- they’ve got it!), they support each other thoroughly, and after many […]
Amy & Brandon- engaged!
Amy and Brandon are ultra cute- they laugh a lot, they finish each other’s sentences, they play it cool but you can tell they are totally smitten. After a beer at the very same bar where they had their first date, they were feeling more relaxed and ready for a photo session. In fact, not […]
Ellie & Will- Sweet Home Chicago
Ellie and Will went to the same college, this college had just one bar on campus, and it was underground. They met while working at this bar, and even the watered down beers and lack of windows didn’t diminish the way they felt when they were around each other. Their college romance lasted beyond graduation, […]
Jesseme & Mike- Unexpected Love
Sometimes before we meet the “one,” we imagine a checklist of what that person will be. We think he or she should be a certain height, have a particular eye color, dress well… we might even speculate their profession and what kind of car they will drive. It’s easy to find many people that don’t […]
Lila and Jeremy, Love on Ice!
I caught up with Lila and Jeremy again a couple of weeks ago for an ice skating photo session. It was probably the last cold day before this influx of warm weather, in fact the ice was already melting- we were just in time! They used to work in the same building across the street […]
Caitlin and Patrick- engaged!
I met up with Caitlin and Patrick a couple of months ago when they were in town. It was a wonderful engagement session complete with lovely weather and a gorgeous couple. They are sweet and charming, and want nothing more than to be together. The Canadian border between them hasn’t slowed things down a bit, […]
Madhuri and Asim are engaged!
Madhuri and Asim were planning a trip back to Chicago to ask her parents for their marriage blessing, Asim had purchased the ring and was ready to make it official. They decided to include a traditional engagement ceremony with their family while visiting, and I was so excited to take part in documenting such a […]