{Erica + Stef: An Intimate Wedding at Lytle House}

As a long-time wedding photographer, I find myself drawn to the smaller gatherings. I love the intimacy, being fully immersed as a documentarian but also as a friend or honorary member of the wedding party. Spending time with Erica and Stef was incredible, there is a such a spark and palpable tenderness between them and […]

{Alisa + Kevin – Married at Old St Pats}

Love in the time of quarantine. Our world looks and feels vastly different than it did just one month ago, but love still remains constant. 4 weeks before Alisa and Kevin’s March 21st wedding there was talk about the newly uncovered Coronavirus but things were still moving forward as planned. Three weeks before some family […]

{My Favorite GIF Animations!}

There is something so fun and whimsical about GIF Animations (Graphics Interchange Format file: a graphic image on a Web page that moves). It’s nice to not take yourself too seriously! Don’t get me wrong, I take my job very seriously. After all, I only have ONE day to capture all the moments, the memories, […]

{Sasha+Matt: Married at Gallery 1028}

The Golden Ratio, the circumference of a circle, complimentary angles… love took shape during the course of their Geometry class and these two became high school sweethearts. 10 years later, after countless memories and seeing each other through those formative years known as your early twenties, Sasha and Matt were ready to make it official […]

{Alice & Matty: Feel Love}

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” -Maya Angelou Alice is a gorgeous woman and a die-hard romantic. The first time we met she saw my ring and asked a few questions, after learning of my New England elopement at the age of […]

{Kelly & Steve: It’s You I Like}

“It’s you I like. It’s not the things you wear. It’s not the way you do your hair. But it’s you I like, the way you are right now, the way down deep inside you. Not the things that hide you. …It’s you I like.” -Fred Rogers Kelly and Steve were introduced online by some […]

{Audrey & Nick: Married at RM Champagne Salon!}

One afternoon I headed downtown to get a haircut from my lovely friend Teri, her friend at the salon had just become engaged and we struck up a conversation. After a few short minutes chatting with the bubbly and adorable Audrey I knew I wanted to had to photograph her wedding! Not only did she describe […]

{Michelle+Brandon: A Chicago Elopement}

I got my first email from Michelle as they were driving their packed car and two french bulldogs across the country in a move from California to Chicago. She asked me about taking some engagement photos once they were settled in their new apartment, and then a week later said that maybe they might just […]

{Nick & Ricardo: Married at the MCA}

An afternoon wedding on a warm summer day at the Museum of Contemporary Art, what could be better? The morning started out with pouring rain, which gave way to some very steamy weather. But that didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits! This day was extra special, the MCA had a daylong “Celebration of Marriage Equality”, hosting 15 […]

{Sandy+Corey: Married at Osteria Via Stato}

“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” –When Harry Met Sally It all began with beer and Jenga, and now these two are inseparable! Not only do Sandy and Corey love each other to pieces, […]