Vanessa & Pete’s Engagement | Winter Chicago Engagement Photographer

After a short holiday hiatus, I’m excited to get back in the swing of blogging. I can’t think of a better way to kick it off than Vanessa and Pete’s Chicago engagement session. In the process of editing their images, their engagement session has stood out as one of my favorite sessions of this last year.

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m happy that winter hasn’t hit Chicago with the full force it typically does. In fact, I’ve almost gotten a bit used to it here in December. So much so, that when the forecast for my shoot with Vanessa and Pete said it would be sub 30 and windy, I assumed it would feel warmer than projected as it has most of rest of the days here at the end of year. And consequently, we planned on a late afternoon, outdoor shoot around various locations in Chicago. The unfortunate thing was the weatherman was right… he may have even underestimated how extremely cold it was going to be, especially along the lake. But the fortunate thing was Vanessa and Pete were so amazing to work with and incredible sports in the midst of less than desirable conditions. What’s more is that despite numerous repetitions of putting on and taking off their jackets, they did an unbelievable job of pretending like they weren’t absolutely freezing in the images.

I had so much with the two of them exploring some various parts of the city including one of the many Christmas tree lots scattered about the neighborhoods. I can’t wait for their wedding next summer at Chicago The School of Art Institute!

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Ginny Corbett - That flare on the last shot is delish!!

Maggie fortson - Holy cow! These are fantastic! So playful and fun!

Ellen Wetel - These are amazing! Do you ever do family photo shoots or just weddings/engagements?

Jaclyn Simpson - Very Nice! As always!

Marlene Senatore - Loved the pictures even more the second time I saw them!!!!

Jonathan Krienitz - Great Pictures!

Katie & Kurt’s Anniversary Shoot | North Avenue Beach | Chicago, IL

I have a passion for documenting the authentic love between a couple and I strive to honor that love with images that truly capture it. This is accentuated when I know the couple personally. When I’ve witnessed that love between them first hand, my passion for documenting what I know to be true about their relationship increases that much more. This was the case for Katie and Kurt.

I met Katie and Kurt last March when I began attending Soul City Church in Chicago. Instantly we became friends. They’re the type of people that you meet and you just instantly feel at home with, and for anyone that knows them, their relationship is the type that you look at and think, “I want that.” So when they asked me to photograph their five year anniversary, I was pumped. We had an afternoon back in October to explore North Ave. Beach. What I love about this location is how many different settings and backdrops are provided within a quarter mile of each other.

Katie and Kurt, congrats on your five years together and thank you so much for giving me the honor of documenting such a huge milestone in your lives. So grateful for you guys!

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Allison & Mike’s Engagement | Wheaton, IL | Chicago Wedding Photographer

When I first met with Allison and Mike to discuss the possibility of being their photographer, I knew it was going to be a great fit. They are just the type of couple that I love to work with. We had such an amazing time at their engagement session. They were so much fun and so natural with each other even behind the camera lens. I was pleasantly surprised by yet another new location in the Wheaton area situated in the suburbs of Chicago. In case you can’t tell, I love shoot in the golden hour of the day. In the progression of images below, you can see how the light just kept getting better and better as the shoot went on. I love the romantic feel that the softness of the light creates. Congrats to you Allison and Mike… I can’t wait for your wedding next year at Klein Creek!

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Ginny Corbett - Soooooo beautiful!

Brandon walker - Looks professional to where it could be for inserts in a photo frame! Natural romance is key, they hit it on the spot.

Nancy Wallner - Love these pictures!! Beautiful couple!!

Jenny - These pictures are so spectacular-the lighting is amazing, and it makes everything look so dreamy and beautiful!

Parker & Andrew’s Wedding | Kingsway Farm | Wheaton, IL | Chicago Wedding Photographers

I had been looking forward to Parker and Andrew’s wedding ever since shooting their engagement session this past summer. If you had the chance to see their engagement session, you can understand why. They are so much fun together, incredibly photogenic, and the love between the two of them is so evident.

With Fall weddings there’s always the inherent risk of the weather, but for Parker and Andrew’s wedding, we had a near perfect day (maybe minus the unseasonably cold night that closed out the day). The day started in Wheaton for the ceremony before we traveled out to Kingsway Farm in Winfield for the reception. Parker is originally from Texas and I loved all the little details throughout the wedding that reflected this, from cowboy boots, to the farm setting for the reception, and even a few cowboy hats that made an appearance. The entire day was such a beautiful celebration of their relationship.

I was incredibly thankful to have the talented Edward Weiland along shooting with me for the day. Parker and Andrew, I’m so happy for you guys and was blessed to have the opportunity to capture your wedding day. Best to you both as you start your new life together!

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