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When starting my journey as a wedding photographer, I had to purchase a little kit camera for design school in college that had one parameter. It had to be a full frame camera. Little did I know the simple decision I made as an 18 year old would end up committing me to life to […]

What Camera I Use as a Wedding Photographer

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Why I Love Dubsado for My Small Business

Education

Wheaton Family Session at Blackwell Forest Preserve

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There are a TON of moments, both big and small, that make up a wedding day, and as a wedding photographer it’s my job to document ALL of these special memories for my couples. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that having a solid timeline for any wedding day is essential […]

A Look at My Wedding Day Timeline as a Wedding Photographer

Education

Getting Started as a Wedding Photographer: Essential Gear and Equipment

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Engagement Photos in the Chicago Suburbs | Taylor + Mitch

Engagement

Today’s blog is a fun one as we’re taking a look at a favorite session of mine, from one of my longtime couples, Katie and Zach! You may recognize these two from their anniversary session that I wrote about a while back, or you may recognize them from some of their wedding day photos over […]

Engagement Photos in St Charles, Illinois | Katie + Zach

Engagement

Engagement Photos in Chicago | Hannah + Tom

Engagement

Engagement Session in Red Wing, Minnesota | Katie and Kyle

Engagement

Adela and Michael’s wedding day was one that I adored documenting and am still obsessing over to this day! From their vintage inspired feel for the day, their priority on having a good time over all else, and their stellar wedding venue choice of The Hive On Hubbard in Chicago, their day was simply perfect. […]

Wedding at The Hive On Hubbard in Chicago | Adela + Michael

Weddings

St Charles Family Photographer in Home Session

Stories

3 Tools I Use Every Day in My Photography Business

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I’ve known Erin since high school, so capturing her and Jake’s engagement session in Chicago during the fall was a dream come true! Erin and Jake are basically the personification of sunshine, and I cannot get enough of them.  We had so much fun catching up and walking around the neighborhood that Erin has called […]

Fall Engagement Session in Chicago | Erin + Jake

Engagement

Intimate Wedding at Ignite Glass Studio | Erin + Mo

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Geneva Family Photographer in Home Session

Family

This session is a special one to me, as I have a close connection with the Safe family. Nate is actually my husband’s older cousin, so getting to know him and his wife Kate along with their children has been such a treat. This made taking their family photos in Lake City, Minnesota so much […]

Family Photos in Lake City, Minnesota | Safe Family

Family

Intimate Wedding in a Chicago Restaurant | Katie + Kelly

Stories

Geneva Wedding at Riverside Receptions | Noelle + David

Weddings

Grant booked this Chicago anniversary session for Brie as a surprise to document a little bit of their relationship. They’re two of the most stylish and unique people I know, so I knew their couples anniversary session in Chicago was going to be one of a kind! Brie and I have been close friends for […]

Couples Anniversary Session in Chicago | Brie + Grant

Stories

Sunrise Couples Session North Avenue Beach | Marisa + Val

Couples

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