Charlevoix in October

This past week I decided on a whim to accompany my mom to Charlevoix for a few nights. Despite contracting this terrible cold that seems to be going around and the two out of three days of freezing rain we had fun! My sister and her family overlapped us by 36 hours which meant some [...]

Lincoln Park Zoo with Lizzy and Chloe

It's been a busy couple of weeks between travel and weddings and the start of family portrait season. Most of the past couple of weeks have been spent either behind my camera or in front of my computer. Last Thursday I welcomed a couple hours' break to go to the zoo with my sister, Lizzy, [...]

Chloe Plays at North Pond

Family portrait season has officially started! First of many this year, Chloe at North Pond in Lincoln Park with her parents and her grandmother, visiting from China. Click an image to enlarge.

Molly + Ryan

9.15.12 Click an image to enlarge. Dress: Watters Bridesmaid dresses: Amsale Suits: Jos. A. Bank Hair: Kailey Service from Salon U Makeup: Heather Bear Flowers: Pistil & Vine Venue: Saddle & Cycle Club in Chicago, IL Coordinator: Kristin Johannson at Saddle & Cycle Cake: Cake (formerly known as Take the Cake) Groom's Cake: Alliance Bakery & [...]

The Moment After “I Do”

A first look at Molly and Ryan's wedding.

Whale Watching on Cape Cod

2. Go whale watching 9/7/12 It's been several months since I've crossed something off of my list! This past weekend I had the pleasure of capturing Jennie and Ned's wedding in Osterville, MA on September 8. The day before the wedding, however, was mine to be a bit of a tourist.  I've always wanted to [...]

Brooke & John’s Wedding Featured on Five Grain’s Blog

Shannon of Five Grain Events has written a lovely recap of Brooke and John's beautiful May wedding at the Adler Planetarium on their blog. Shannon and Five Grains were a pleasure to work with and I hope that I get the chance to do so again soon!

Happy Anniversary to Blair and Chad!

Life works in funny ways. I was a dog walker for a year and a half when I was first starting off my photography business and Blair was one of my clients. I used to walk her Golden Retriever, Nate, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I had met Blair and her sister, Kate, once and thought [...]