Jared + Kate. Engaged.

Jared & Kate have this easy going love that must be born from being high school sweethearts. They laugh so easily together and as obvious as it was they are in love it was just as clear that they are best friends. I can't wait to watch them take the next step in their journey this year when they tie the knot. Thanks for turning me into a stormchaser! It was worth it!

Kyle + Candace. Married.

Kyle + Candace. Engaged.

I'm getting so excited about Kyle & Candace's wedding!  We had SO MUCH FUN shooting downtown!  And I am in love with their pictures!  Its one of my all time favorite engagement sessions - hence the many pictures below!  

 

Mark + Rona. Engaged

Abby. Senior.

Thinking about this sweet, kind girl tonight as she settles into college! Senior sessions are one of my favorite things to photograph! And Abby made it so easy with her beautiful smile! Her joy and her love for God are contagious!

Jon + Jenna. Married.

Besides being ridiculously beautiful, Jenna is also a woman in love.  She didn't stop smiling all day long and Jon absolutely adored her.  They made my job so easy with their joy, their laughter and the adoring way they looked at each other!  Thank you both for letting me share in your amazing day!

Greg + Joanna. Family.

  

 

 

Doug + Julie. Married.

Matt + Kristi. Engaged

I had so much fun celebrating Matt & Kristi's engagement!  I couldn't believe what troopers they were - enduring the freezing cold weather!! 

Jason + Alesha. Married.

I was so blessed to be asked to photograph Jason & Alesha's Wedding last week!  They are joining their families and were so excited to start their journey they skipped all the details of planning an elaborate wedding and jumped right in! One of the most amazing parts about this day was watching everyone in their church community gather together to bless them with an amazing day!  There was a buzz of joy and excitement in the air everywhere you went.  Thank you so much for allowing me to share in your special day!

My first clients EVER!

I never cease to remind Lori that she was the first person to invest in me as a professional photographer!  It has been such a pleasure to be able to document Triniti's life from maternity pictures until now! She is growing up to be such a smart, witty, beautiful girl and she is adored by everyone who knows her.  Thank you CJ & Lori for letting me share in your life!

Ryan + Brittany. Married.

What were you doing during Chicago's coldest week ever recorded? Ryan and Brittany were getting married!  Who could have ever guessed when planning their wedding that they would be getting married in the middle of a blizzard? The plunging temperatures and non-stop snowfall didn't dampen Ryan and Brittany's spirits though.  They braved the elements and we had a great time laughing and creating these beautiful images - and I would venture to say Mr. Polar Vortex only made their weekend more beautiful and more memorable!

Ryan and Brittany, thank you so much for allowing me to share in your special day.  It was such a joy to see how loved you are by so many people and how perfect you are for each other!

 

  

  

Jon + Jenna. Engaged

Nick + Allison. Engaged.

Ryan + Brittany. Engaged.

Sean & Lisa's Engagement Session