There are so many things I love about an intimate wedding day. When Julia & James contacted me to capture their two day wedding celebration, I was ecstatic to work with them. Both laid back, these two were easy to connect with and capture as they are just so so in love with each other!
Read MoreI had such a wonderful time capturing Laura & Jacob's beautiful wedding at Firehouse Chicago this past weekend!! These two gems are truly the sweetest!! Talk about wedding goals! From Laura's stunning florals, their amazing cake (created by a very special friend) marigold bridesmaids dresses, big star tacos for their guests and THE cutest puppy, their day was a gem to capture!
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Samantha & Diego truly had the perfect wedding day at the stunningly gorgeous Lehmann Mansion! From their first look under a shaded grove of trees to Samantha's epic dress (I mean c'mon) and amazing bridal party, Samantha & Diego's fun and color filled day tied together their beautiful relationship together!
With hundreds of amazing venues in Chicago and the suburbs to choose from, it can be a tough choice to pick your dream venue! Today I’ll be sharing with you my favorite wedding venues to capture events and beautiful weddings at (so far, this list is going to grow I’m sure). Enjoy!
Read MoreA classic Metropolis ballroom wedding captured by Arlington Heights wedding photographer, Ashley Hamm photography. Laura & Tom's adventure began years ago after discovering their love and passion for books! From one of their first outings at the Arlington Heights Public Library to collecting books from their travels across the world together, these two have written a one-of-a-kind amazing love story! From Laura's amazing book-inspired bouquets to their favorite books as centerpieces and decor, their Metropolis Ballroom wedding day was full of beautiful details and moments with their loved ones that are truly special. It was an honor to capture this colorful day!
Read MoreThe first time I met this beautiful bride was in 8th grade! We met in choir class and all I remember from that day was her amazing voice. It lit up a room and had an absolutely amazing smile to match. Over the years we shared a friendship and that will always truly be near and dear to my heart! Fast forward a few years down the road, Debbie shared with me that she had met someone special. From the moment I met Jake and saw the way Debbie looked at him, I knew that this man was truly the one for her and her amazing heart.
Read MoreGiovanna & Brendan met and fell in love in high-school in the halls of St. Ignatius! When it came to their wedding day, they tied in their gorgeous alma-mater for their first look and ceremony before celebrating with their family and friends at the East Bank Club!
Read MoreI had so much fun celebrating these two on their wedding day at the Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus last weekend! From their adorable first look to sharing moments with their bridal party of close friends and loved ones, their wedding day was an honor to capture!
Read MoreThese two!! Man, I tell you I truly do have the best clients on the planet! From our first consult, it was pretty obvious these two were truly best friends and loved to make each other laugh!
Read MoreAlison and Andrew first met in junior high school, and from there, their 17-year romance blossomed into a beautiful friendship and passionate love. Their love and friendship is a beautiful thing to witness and share and I feel truly honored to capture their gorgeous Standard Club wedding.
Read MoreI first met Tara + Ryan in front of Buckingham Fountain in downtown Chicago. Ryan and I had been in contact to help plan a surprise proposal for his longtime girlfriend Tara!
Read More"I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine." Kennan and Jacob, I am truly honored to have captured your wedding day at Lacuna Lofts. Let's start there! From there, my heart was so happy for these two lovebirds to tie the knot.
Read MoreDeanna and Chris's wedding day at the classic Lehmann Mansion in Lake Villa was perfection. Their day began with their first look in the sunroom, followed by portraits around the mansion grounds. There wasn't a moment these two took their eyes off each other or stopped smiling and laughing together!
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