Introducing the Bradfords!! Logan and Steven’s vision for a timeless and romantic fall wedding came to life so beautifully. This was my first time at the stunning The Hesed House Venue, and it was the perfect backdrop for their special day! Surrounded by their sweetest friends and family, Logan and Steven exchanged vows outside in […]

I had the best time with Haleigh and Alex during their engagement session on a gorgeous fall evening! These two bring out the biggest smiles and the loudest laughs in each other, and I loved getting to know them. I’m already counting down the days until their wedding next spring! Until then, enjoy a little […]

October wedding season kicked off with the most beautiful celebration for Caitlin and Nick! These two tied the knot at the gorgeous Metamora Fields, which made the perfect backdrop for their fall wedding day. Caitlin wanted florals to play a big role in their wedding decor and they did not disappoint! They popped beautifully against […]

Celebrating Cassidy & Alex becoming Mr. & Mrs. Nail at Briar & Bramble was an absolute dream! Both of their families were so deeply involved in their special day — from Cassidy’s brother and sister-in-law owning the venue, to Alex’s cousin officiating — which made the day even more meaningful as two families came together […]

Mr. & Mrs. Suhr!! Kenzie and Dylan wanted their wedding day to be all about celebrating their love with their closest friends and family, and it was exactly that! Even a little rain brought good luck and didn’t stop them from soaking in every moment of finally becoming husband and wife. With every classic, timeless […]

I could not be more obsessed with this adorable couple or their engagement photos!! Paige and Justin truly made my job SO easy and I could photograph these two all day long! I absolutely loved getting to know them and I’m already counting down the days until their fall wedding. For now, here’s a little […]

The most beautiful day celebrating two of my favorite people! Kelsey and Will’s wedding was full of the sweetest personal touches. Kelsey designed the entire day herself and created all of the stunning florals, and her dad built everything from the signs and arbor to the cutest ice cream cart. It was the dreamiest summery, […]

Bri and Eric’s summer engagement session was such a dream! We explored the beautiful Kankakee River State Park, climbed across the rocks for those gorgeous views, and even caught the tail end of the wildflowers. These two were so sweet together — Eric was such a gentleman with Bri the whole time! Their love story […]

The moment I met Brooklyn and Luke for their engagement photos they felt like old friends. They have known each other since middle school and both grew up around the lake. So after we grabbed some formal shots of them downtown, we headed to the lake to capture them at their happy place! We had […]

Before summer wrapped up, we snuck in the sweetest engagement session for Haley & Max! They wanted something a little more formal but still fun, so the Capitol made the perfect backdrop for their session. These two were such a joy to photograph and I cannot wait for their wedding day next summer!