Keri + Andy

A nice laid back wedding for a nice laid back couple.
And, the reception was in the ballroom overlooking Arrowhead- what a cool and unique backdrop! The stadium was hosting a soccer game that night, so guests could enjoy themselves and catch some sport in the meantime. Thanks for letting me capture your day Keri and Andy!

Katie and Marc like...

...hanging out in bookstores

...getting their picture taken in vintage photo booths...

...sipping soda at The Crave...

...tackling eachother in the grass

...hiding out in old buildings...

Sweet Melissa

I had such fun working on Melissa's pictures, because every single one was just beautiful. My husband said, "she looks like a young Cameron Diaz", and she does, but more natural and sweeter. Happy Graduation Melissa!

Carolyn + Ben...

Cinco de Mayo!
Like many of my wedding couples, Carolyn and Ben have become friends in the past year. I love their love for eachother, their authenticity with people, their tight-knit families, and their friends who seem to be repeat appearances at several weddings I've shot this year :)
Carolyn and Ben- I wish you the best as you move off the Chicago this year, and thank you for letting me capture your day...here are a few teasers- the rest will be up within the next week...

I think my favorite shot from the day...

Wastin Away Again........

Carolyn's mom, Anne, wore this same veil when she and Charlie (dad), were married. The coolest part is that they were married at the same church on the same date, so they got to celebrate their daughter's marriage on their wedding anniversary.
Lovely Carolyn...




As you can see, the sombrero was a big hit :)

Michelle + David

From the first time I met with Michelle, she was very serious about prioritizing photography in her wedding budget. She knew what I tell lots of brides- pictures are the only thing that will last besides the commitment itself. Fantastic wedding pictures can transport you back to being young and totally head over heels for one another. What was so cool about Michelle and David, was that they prioritized documenting their wedding, and there was lots of love to capture. Take a look...

love this shot at Shawnee Mission Park- headed back from taking informal wedding party pictures.

David and Michelle seeing eachother for the first time on a doc on the lake...they used to hang out at these docs when they were dating. I love how excited they are to see one another.

I had a great spot during the ceremony, so I was able to capture lots of emotion

Mr. and Mrs.

Who says you need cathedral windows when there is 70s stained glass? :) I loved these windows, and Michelle was fo fun- she let me play.


The rest of the pictures will be up soon!
Congratulations Michelle and David!

engagement pictures- think differently :)

Matt and Kim are two of our best friends, so I've been looking forward to taking their engagement pictures for months. We were talking one day about how to make thier session fun and unique, and I mentioned this car wash that I drive past all the time and how I just think it's so charming in a 70's kitsch kinda way. Then Matt said that they washed their cars on one of their first dates. Okay, so it might be a stretch, but I thought- something different, a personal story element- let's do it.
Besides the car wash, we had quite an adventurous time together, including scaling a building that we later realized was condemned once we were up on the rusted out fire escape. It was once I got up there with my camera that I remebered my fear of heights :). moms and dads- I promise I won't make your kids risk thier lives on their engagement sessions- only if they are close friends of mine :)

Anyway, take a look at some of my favorites from thier session.

Drumroll please......

Can you guess what this fine lookin logo is doing on my blog?

Becky + Josh

What a fun wedding to shoot! I loved photographing Becky and Josh's wedding because they really prioritized just enjoying their day. Weddings are such a big event , that it's easy to get caught up in all of the details and rituals- all of the things that people feel like they "should" do on thier wedding day. These two were a breath of fresh air because they made thier wedding uniquely thier own (i.e. toasting with a forty of Bud Light instead of champagne :)), and more importantly, they concentrated on being together and having a really great time with all of thier family and friends. On top of that, the wedding itself was an amazingly stylish event. Here are some faves...


thier beloved dog Roxie- Josh proposed by putting the ring around Roxie's neck with this lei- so of course their doggie had to be there on the big day




Becky is a party starter- here she's out in the middle of the dance floor getting things going. Stay tuned for the proofs- lots more incriminating dance pictures to come :)

Thanks Harbrechts and Edigers!