Vendors/Creative Team Venue & Catering | Biagio EventsCeremony Location | St. Mary of the WoodsFloral Design | Heather KielyDJ/Band | Alan SternCake | The Baking InstituteInvitations | Little Shop of PapersBride’s Dress | Aisle ChicBride’s Jewelry & Dress Alterations | Diana’s BridalHair & Makeup | XOX SalonBridesmaid Dresses | Bella BiancaTux | GQ Suits
Creative Team + Vendor CreditsCeremony & Reception Venue | Lincolnshire Marriott ResortDJ | Something 2 Dance 2Floral Design | Two Sisters Events
Lauren has been a wonderful Client of mine for years and when she came to me about a branding session for her new business adventure, I was beyond excited to help this fellow creative. Small Business Branding sessions have quickly become a huge favorite of mine to photograph. I love getting to meet other passionate,…
Creative Team + Vendor CreditsCeremony & Reception Venue | Emerson Creek Pottery & Tea RoomCatering | My Chef CateringOfficiant | Tyler ReifFloral Design | Mayfield FlowersDJ | Non-Stop EntertainmentCake | Emerson Creek SweetsInvitations/Stationery | MintedWedding Dress | Essense of Australia from Bella Sposa BridalHair & Makeup | The Beauty Company MantenoGroom’s Tux | Diamond Formal…
Tip 1 — Earth-tones (blues, yellows, greens, and beiges) play well with the midwest colors in the fall. You can never go wrong with a blue and yellow or mustard color combo! Tip 2 — Texture and accessories are everything for fall photos! Little M’s vest in this photo adds softness and texture to the…
Tip 1 — Check the weather the week of your session. The weather in the midwest changes so much from day-to-day that sometimes we find ourselves planning a spring outfit and it ends up being winter-like weather. If you check the weather about 3 days before your session, you’ll have plenty of time to adjust…
Today I have a post for all you dog owners out there! (Or those of you that just want to see some cute puppy pictures) It’s how I got my dogs to sleep in their own beds every night. If you own a pup of your own, you know just how hard it can be…
As a professional photographer one of my favorite parts of this job is getting to meet so many new and amazing people. From the couples and families I shoot, to the other event vendors I get to work with. I love the opportunity to chat with and get to know people that I may never…
I absolutely love shooting an engagement session. It’s an opportunity to get to know my couples and allow the couple to showcase not only their love, but their hobbies and interests as well! As much fun as engagement sessions are, there is also a lot of planning that goes into them. Lucky for you, I’ve…
