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I wish every winter day could be this sunny and beautiful. Chrissy and Zach celebrated their first wedding anniversary by getting a photo session with me in Crystal Lake–how amazing it was! We got extremely lucky and picked a day that ended up being 50 degrees and sunny in the middle of February! Who would […]

These two cuties–where do I begin when telling you about their beautiful Crystal Lake Maternity Mini session? Shenika + Christopher are so giddy, adorable and it’s obvious they’re beyond excited to become parents! Their mini session took place at Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake. Shenika wore an adorable light pink coat over her navy and […]

Second time is a charm–haha. We attempted a summer family session in this beautiful location, however, mosquitos had us running (quickly) back to the car. So, we rescheduled for a fall family session and they got the most beautiful weather (and no mosquitos)! 😉 It’s always a pleasure photographing this family–they’re so sweet, fun and […]

I’m a little delayed in posting photos from this beautiful maternity session.. this fall has kept me busy and I love it! I have lots of sessions and weddings to start sharing from October and what better way to start the blog marathon than with a maternity session?! This rustic, fall, maternity session at Veteran […]

I had the pleasure of second shooting for Joy Lyn Photography at Lauren & Tony’s wedding which was held at the breath-taking La Pergola at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago. Below are some of the favorite images I captured from their wedding day.

Can we just take a minute to talk about how incredible Dani & Andrew’s engagement session was at The Hollows in Cary? From their love and adorable pup to them jamming together at sunset–this session was beyond words. Check out some of my favorites below from their engagement session last month. I can’t wait to […]

I honestly could have posted every single image from Nicole & Nicole’s Olive Park Chicago engagement session. Seriously, I love every single image. Not just because of how stunning these two brides-to-be are together, but because they were truly present during their engagement session and so focused on their love and each other. We got […]

I’m LOVING photographing all these maternity sessions lately! I get to work with gorgeous mommas and daddies to-be and witness the excitement and love between them before their little ones arrive. Do you see why I have the best job now? Erin & Gill’s Fabyan Forest Preserve Maternity Session left me smiling from ear to ear. They’re […]

Congratulations to my good friends Jessica & Luis on the birth of their baby boy, Deacon! I’m proud to offer this Huntley family, newborn photography. What a sweet, sweet, boy. He’s so incredibly precious and handsome. Oh, and those cheeks! I just want to squeeze them! Deacon slept through a majority of his newborn session […]

This family!! I can’t get enough of them! Lauren, Brian and Lilly make my smile from ear to ear! Are they not the cutest family, ever!? Lily’s beautiful big blue eyes, smile and giggle just melt my heart. I was beyond excited to photograph their fall portrait session. I’m so blessed to have such wonderful […]