Cristen and Roberts autumn engagement session was in Romeoville at Isle a la Cache and Heritage Village on 2nd Street in Lockport. I love both of these locations, but especially in the fall. The colors, lighting and couple could not have been more perfect. I love how Cristen and Robert followed our style guide and […]

When choosing a location for your session there are a few things to keep in mind. I love using Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL for portrait sessions. There are so many different types of backgrounds, between gardens, woodsy, grassy fields, a pond and a creek and even a few historic buildings. I like to joke […]

I met with Amanda and her family at Birdhaven Greenhouse in Joliet. Amanda and I have been friends for a few years, and I was so excited and honored when she asked me to take her family photos! I was especially excited when she said that they were bringing their dogs to be included in […]

I was so excited when Rachael and Will reached out to see if I could work with them. I knew their #idopart2 was going to be a beautiful and joyous occasion! From the moment I arrived Rachael was beaming and smiling and the smiles never stopped. She had a fun morning getting ready with her […]

I met with Afton Vangsness, owner and Lead Event Planner of Afton Events to learn about her and her business, and I was so impressed.

Hey guys! Let’s give it up for one adorable couple, who just so happen to be newlyweds. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Auestad!  I absolutely loved photographing Lauren and Eric’s wedding on Friday at Storybook Gardens in Rochelle.  I met Lauren at Rockford’s Own Bridal Expo last year when she won my free Engagement Session! I […]

Amanda and Brants Engagement Session at Worth Waterfalls in Worth, Illinois

I have been so excited to work with Nicole and her family for their maternity session. This is the fourth time I have gotten to work with her now and I just knew we were all going to have such a great time together!

Outdoor winter photographs don’t have to be drab! We can make magic in the winter in Illinois, you just have to know where to look!

Hey girl! If you are anything like me you are going to be checking list after list online to figure out what you need to do next when wedding planning. Here is a list of all the details you will want pictures of on your wedding day. Having all of these items together and ready […]