Becky & Benjamin. I truly could not wait for their colorful wedding day at one of my favorite Chicago wedding venues, The Zhou B Art Center! Tucked away in Bridgeport, the Zhou B Art Center offers stunning artwork, a secret garden for intimate ceremonies, and a beautiful getting-ready room filled with artwork and natural light.
Read MoreAfter months of construction and anticipation throughout the Uptown neighborhood, TimeLine Theatre Company officially opened the doors of its brand new theater space to the public for the very first time. Community members, local residents, supporters, and longtime followers of the project were invited inside to explore the completed building, tour each floor, and experience the new theater space up close!
Read MoreGo Cubs go…you already know the rest, Chicago! I couldn’t have asked for a better Thursday afternoon than spending game day with NKBA at Murphy’s Bleachers in Wrigleyville.
When it comes to capturing Chicago corporate outings and networking events, it doesn’t get better than a rooftop view near Wrigley Field on a sunny day, watching the Cubs win, especially for a Wrigleyville corporate outing photographer!
Read MoreOver the last few months, I have had the opportunity to document a unique chapter for TimeLine Theatre Company as their brand-new Uptown theater space began to take shape behind the scenes.
Before the seats were installed, before opening performances, and before the finishing touches came together, I was invited to tour the building alongside members of the TimeLine team while construction was still actively underway. Hard hats, unfinished walls, construction materials, and all.
Read MoreIt was a joyous graduation celebration for Chicago's newest doctor! The day couldn't have been more perfect, with beautiful weather and an intimate gathering of family and friends.
Read MoreThis Chicago senior session with Oscar was the perfect September day, filled with city skyline views, lakefront portraits, and Lincoln Park charm! I photographed Oscar at some of my favorite Chicago locations, starting with greenery and hidden garden paths at The Peggy Noteabart, then moving on to colorful murals, and ending along the lakefront, with the skyline in the background.
Read MoreTara & Katie! Two best friends who bestie'd so hard that they shared their Northwestern University graduation session together. When it comes to Northwestern University, I've been lucky enough to capture not only senior sessions here, but engagements and intimate elopements across the gorgeous campus!
For Tara & Katie's graduation session, we started under the iconic Northwestern arch, followed by portraits in front of the door and ivy-covered walls of The Deering Library. While the bridge offering a view of the Chicago skyline was closed for construction, we found some stunning May blossoms in bloom, perfect for portraits!
I couldn’t have asked for a prettier day in Chicago for Jeremy and Amaris’s Lincoln Park engagement session. Jeremy and Amaris met in grad school in New York before moving to Chicago this year to start new jobs, which is such an exciting chapter for them.
Our first stop for their session was the entrance of Café Brauer overlooking the zoo’s Nature Boardwalk. As we walked through Lincoln Park, we got to know each other more, swapped stories, and I got to share some of my favorite restaurants and experiences around the city! From there, we explored some of my favorite photo spots, including a stunning overlook of the Honeycomb and the Chicago skyline.
Read MoreHappy 60th birthday, Marisa! This Chicago birthday celebration at RPM Events was the perfect summer evening along the river in River North. Hosted in the East Ballroom with access to the private terrace, Marisa’s event featured vibrant florals, a stylish group of family and friends, golden sunset views, and beautifully styled tablescapes including custom details inspired by her Yorkshire Terrier, Stella!
Read MoreDowntown Arlington Heights is one of my favorite places for senior sessions and Arlington Heights senior photos, especially in the spring when everything starts to bloom, and the park comes to life again. Grace’s North School Park senior session was no exception!
Read MoreIt's officially year 2 with this sweet family, and what an amazing two years it's been! I first met Kim and her husband for their maternity session, and from there have spent each year capturing their family sessions at various locations across the Northwest Suburbs! This year, we decided to try a new location, Lilacia Park, as it's one of my favorite locations for family sessions in Lombard!
Read MoreTalk about a cutie patootie! It was such a joy to capture this sweet Arlington Heights mini family session! I met Maggie and her family at one of my favorite parks in the area, with a gorgeous canopy of trees, paths, and a view of the pond at Kimball Hill Park in Rolling Meadows!
Read MoreIt was a fantastic day in Chicago at the St. Regis Hotel for the Goldman Sachs 2025 CRE conference. The conference featured presentations, panel discussions, and networking throughout the day, with incredible food and snacks provided by the St. Regis.
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