{Julia and Shane are getting married!}
Shane is a good friend of mine, not to mention a damn fine photographer. (Be sure to check him out: Shane Welch Photography) He proposed not too long ago to his gorgeous girlfriend Julia in Puerto Rico, the video is pretty epic (watch it here). We chatted about his wedding plans (after all the weddings […]
{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 […]
{Jessica+Matt: They’re Getting Hitched!}
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jessica’s family for a couple of years (I photographed both of her brother’s weddings! You may remember Jason’s awesome mohawk, click here to refresh your memory), and those Turleys are FULL of personality! Needless to say, I love them all! Jess is no exception, and she will tell […]
{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 […]
{Katie & Greg: A Perfect 300}
Maybe it was the ice cold Coors, or their exceptional bowling skills… the stars definitely aligned the night these two met. Greg is the kind of guy that wants it all, and he bowled a perfect score with Katie! Funny and smart, beautiful and silly, sophisticated and casual, the kind of girl that can appreciate […]
{Lori&Pete: Happy}
These two come to mind when I hear the “Happy” song, a sweet joyfulness that’s super contagious (no matter how many times you hear Pharrell Williams on the radio you can’t help but snap your fingers and tap your toes). Even though they still have that wonderful shyness around each other, the kind made of […]
{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, […]
{Brad & Matt: Same Love}
They say, “when you know, you know.” From day one these two “knew.” They had met their match (thanks to match.com!), and their lives were forever changed. Love is such an exciting adventure, it magnifies the highs and helps ease the lows. When you’re in love you see the world through rose-colored glasses, but it’s […]
{Yiming and Justin: A Snowy Engagement}
As I headed out to meet with Yiming and Justin it started to snow… it snowed and snowed, then snowed some more. But that didn’t deter us! They were getting ready for their wedding in China at the end of this month so they really wanted some Chicago photos. Although chilly temperatures and melted snow […]
{Anna introduces her new sister Eloise!}
Anna is irresistible with her red-ringlets and blue nail polish… and now she has a baby sister! She was curious to see what we were doing as we set up for some photos of tiny Eloise, she even brought her doll over for a practice run. Eloise didn’t feel like napping, it took some patience […]