Cherie and Henry- Across the ocean
It was such a joy to be contacted by Cherie and Henry, they had a unique situation and wanted to take some photos around Chicago. Henry is originally from Hong Kong but has been living in the states for many years. When he traveled back to visit family a couple of years ago, he fell […]
Ashley + Charles
DJ… please don’t stop the music… An impeccably dressed groom and a gorgeous bride tied the knot. Not only did they turn heads, but when “Charlie 5” came out of retirement and started spinning at the reception the whole room erupted. The day had already been full of excitement and beautiful moments (including a tearful […]
Lindsay & Philip- Love in a jewelry store
There was something in the air that day when Philip walked into Shelle’s Jewelers. He not only stumbled upon a pretty girl, he met the love of his life, his Aphrodite. Lindsay and Philip have been inseparable ever since, and they vow to remain by each other’s side forever. Sparks fly when these two enter […]
Kristine & Steve- Sunshine and Good Times
Rarely do you meet two people as compatible as Kristine and Steve. They are a beautiful couple inside and out, with gorgeous smiles and hearts of gold. Their wedding was a terrific celebration, all their friends and family were so excited to witness the marriage of these two. From sunny skies at Meyers Castle to […]
Kristen & Derek- Danada House wedding
When Kristen and Derek are around each other they have a hard time paying attention to anything else. They smile, they blush, they stare, they touch. They are completely love-struck, and everyone loves them for it. Being the truly wonderful people that they are, their wedding was full of joyful tears and laughter from both […]
Jaclyn and Brad- Sweet Carolina
Not only did I have the pleasure of meeting Jaclyn and Brad at a friend’s wedding last year, but it has been wonderful getting to know them. I can talk to Brad for hours about music (especially our mutual love for all things Ryan Adams), and when a Martin Sexton song came on during the […]
Emily & Jack- Love in an art gallery
Sometimes people really do have the kind of love story you see in the movies. Take Emily and Jack for instance… college friends, they dated each other’s mutual friends for many years, never noticing that something was happening all along. Then one day everything changed. They were swimming in a lake with friends and all […]
Danielle and Sona- wedding perfection!
What happens when a wedding photographer decides to marry her college sweetheart? An intimate wedding at one of Chicago’s cutest venues, an outpouring of jaw-dropping details, and lots and lots of happy tears! Danielle and Sona and not only complete each other’s sentences but they complete each other, they are two halves of a beautiful […]
Danielle + Patrick- Venue Six10 Wedding
“Home is wherever I’m with you,” is the best description of these two. All of the wedding day gitters and stress melted away as soon as they saw each other. When you meet the right person all of sudden you start seeing the world through rose colored glasses, and this beautiful couple is no exception. […]
Susie + Shaun- Love is in the details
Young love is a beautiful thing… it is innocent and unassuming, and is not accompanied by judgement or previous experience. Who knew that Shaun’s little brother would introduce him to the perfect mate, a woman to spend the rest of his life with, to play “doctor” and “house” with. While Shaun busied himself with medical […]