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This has been the year of the “micro weddings.” And you know what? I LOOOOVE THEM. Couples just want to get married this year and are finding creative and beautiful ways to tie the knot. Andrea and Brandon said their I do’s at the beautiful Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, and then had an intimate […]

“And then my soul saw you, and it knew what it was looking for all along.” – Unknown

I always tell my couples that the entire mood of the wedding day is set by bride and groom. Brian and Megan‘s entire day was full of happiness and positive energy and I know it’s because of the kind of people Brian and Megan are…not only to each other, but to everyone around them. Laura […]

It’s no secret that I love Chicago not only to visit, but to photograph. This city is SO PHOTOGENIC! I had the BEST time with Paige and Patrick exploring our way around the Wrigley Building, a quick stop in a Gold Coast neighborhood, and finally finishing at Lincoln Park. Bring on 2021, can’t wait for […]

I can’t tell you how many comments I’ve received about how beautiful and magical Chris and Cena look from their lakehouse engagement session. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s all true. They are beautiful, awesome, so in love, and so sweet to each other…which pretty sums up a photographer’s dream come true. They […]

The moral of the story (of 2020) is LOVE IS NOT CANCELLED. Yes and amen and hallelujah. Like many other couples, Kelly and Alex found themselves rescheduling their entire wedding plans until 2021. But they realized they didn’t want to wait to be officially married so they chose to say “I do” in the most […]

Covid has brought so many twists and turns to our 2020 couples. But DANG IT, people just want to get married, so they are making it happen in all different kinds of ways! Eric and Lindsay’s original plans had to be changed, but everything on their day ended up being absolutely perfect. We started at […]

Dear Lois and Sonny, I don’t know what you are doing behind the scenes with those kiddos, but keep doing it. These six children were some of the sweetest, kindest, most polite, and cooperative kids I have ever worked with. This gorgeous family was pure joy to photograph! Enjoy!

Happy 2020 all! 2019 was an incredible year (more on that soon) but let’s talk about 2020! So many goals, so many new things happening, so many cool people to work with! Let’s start with Nick and Stephanie! I’m so excited for their wedding later this year!

Earthy, bohemian, nature. John and Danielle, you are speaking my language! When I photographed their engagement session last fall, I knew their wedding day would be incredible. Northern Michigan boasts some of the most gorgeous scenery and quaint little towns you have ever seen. So I was thrilled when Danielle told me their wedding would […]