Happy 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 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.
Read MoreIt's part two of Merit's Chicago pop-up event at Postcard in Fulton Market! For their evening event, Merit invited some of Chicago's biggest beauty social media influencers, with delicious drinks, Hors d'oeuvres, and music provided by Jay Hasson!
Read MoreEach year, Chicago hosts thousands of amazing events across the city, and as a Chicago event photographer, I especially love capturing pop-ups, brand launches, and colorful brand activations.
MERIT hosted a pop-up at Postcard in Fulton Market to celebrate their 5th anniversary, inviting Chicago beauty influencers and makeup lovers alike in for shade matching, coffee, and a chance to experience the brand in person. Set inside Postcard, a gorgeous design-forward space, the event blended seamlessly into Postcard’s modern lounge!
Read MoreA beautiful summer day in Chicago set the scene for the North Dearborn Association Garden Walk. The North Dearborn Association Garden Walk is a Chicago community event that brings together homeowners and designers to showcase private outdoor spaces throughout the Gold Coast. Each location is open to the public for the day, with many of the gardens thoughtfully designed or refreshed in collaboration with local designers.
Read MoreAs a Chicago corporate conference photographer, McCormick Place offers endless energy, scale, and opportunity to capture meaningful interactions in real-time. For this event, I photographed the RDI team connecting with current and potential clients at their booth, documenting conversations and the natural flow of engagement that happens on a busy conference floor. Events like ADLM highlight how important strong visual coverage is for brands exhibiting at major conferences, and McCormick Place continues to be one of my favorite environments to photograph corporate events in Chicago.
Read MoreIt was an absolutely perfect day to capture the official ribbon-cutting for BrightPath Kids in Kildeer. Sunshine, smiling faces, and a brand-new facility coming to life! Ribbon-cutting ceremonies are always full of excitement, but this one was especially joyful. BrightPath Kids Kildeer officially opened its doors to families, educators, and community leaders, celebrating the launch of a beautiful new space designed to support children’s growth, learning, and creativity.
Read MoreIt was a perfect April Sunday for Amy's gorgeous pearls and prosecco-themed bridal shower at Cooper's Hawk Arlington Heights!
Read MoreIt was truly the best "this is not a wedding reception" party for Brad + Vita! With their closest friends, Vita + Brad gathered their favorites at Pizza Lobo for a night of delicious pizza, beers, and some epic roasts + toasts of the couple!
Read MoreAllison and Clark truly had the perfect late summer Chicago wedding at one of my favorite venues, The Bottom Lounge. These two were all about creating portraits around their favorite spots in the city and some fun murals and spots we found near their venue. The colors of this day were stunning and their day was a blast to capture and be a part of.
Read MoreIf you are not already following along with Rachel Quenzer of Sugar Maple Farmhouse, there is still plenty of time to start. When Rachel connected with me to photograph her little one’s Greatest Showman-themed birthday party in Chicago, I jumped at the opportunity. From cooking to advice for the modern-day mom, Rachel’s blog and parenting articles, including features in The Huffington Post’s parenting section, are full of amazing ideas and inspiration.
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