recent sessions

You’ve probably guessed that I looooove engagement sessions. They’re just a super laid back, no-stress kind of session with two people in love. Can’t beat that!!!  And when you have a couple like Christie and Drew, you’re left feeling a little mushy and dazed 🙂  These two are so flipping cute; I just couldn’t stand […]

Kiersten + Mike, I can’t wait for your December wedding. I hope you enjoy your engagement photos!! (and yes, I did tear up as I was going through them! haha)   Mike + Kiersten… In their own words   Mike proposed to Kiersten on this pier… “We usually take nightly walks with Jack to the […]

The awesome duo: Kaitlyn and Kenny Hometown: Both from Illinois and both graduated from Univ. of Illinois (Gooo Chiefs!) How they met: Knew of each other in high school, but dated and fell in love in college 🙂 Some of their absolute “favorites”: Books and cool bookstores (score!), fun/romantic date nights to unique places “As much […]

One of the coolest aspects of being a photographer is getting the chance to shoot new people in unique settings. For this shoot with Jill and Mark (who were awesome throughout), not only did we get to incorporate the beautiful landscaping of Busch Gardens, but also the animals that roam the grounds… Oh and did […]

Jessica and Chris’s E-session is one of my favorites!! I knew it would be a great session when we started at Timpano (in Old Hyde Park) with drinks. A cocktail always helps 🙂 Haha.. helps them, not me of course! Even though Chris did offer to get me a drink 🙂 Afterwards, we headed down the […]