Memory making & experiences above all else

This time of year is wonderful for reflection and thanks. Although I find myself feeling so blessed every day, I thought today would be the perfect one for a blog post about why I am so happy in life. 1) Family + Friends: As cliché as it may sound, these people in my life have […]

This trip to California threw a lot of wonderful things my way  – and Luke + Danielle’s sun drenched engagement shoot was one of those things. Being in such a beautiful place made me only dream of a lovely couple to photograph by the tall trees, ocean views and golden mountains. The stars aligned and […]

Welcome to Part II of the Jill and Molly Chicago adventure! In this round of photos you will see that the exploration continues to the beloved Bean where we were super “touristy” and met new friends, a trip to Navy Pier, and an accidental run in with an art gallery displaying street art. What I […]

“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” Now that the “off season” has officially begun, I am happily continuing my “these feet” series! For those of you who are new to following me, I began this series last year and vowed to travel every chance I get, whether that means hopping on a […]

Just when I thought my senior sessions were all wrapped up, this sweet girl walks into my life! Abbi and her mom were two of the sweetest people and I felt so lucky to be able to hang with them for the day. Our session was laid back and nothing was set in stone, we […]

Brandon and Melissa, well, they are pure awesomeness. I met up with Melissa at a coffee shop a few weeks ago, and her excitement and joy when she talked about Brandon, the wedding and photos just beamed. After meeting Brandon at their engagement session, it is safe to say that he is just as smitten […]

I have been living one awesome, crazy, beautiful life this past year. With 20 weddings, a slew of engagements, family photos and senior sessions, I have found myself smiling every day and wondering if this is real life. I went from being a student teacher, to graduating college, to becoming a full time photographer so […]

Everyone who knows Joe and Alli absolutely adores them. They adore the way Joe looks at her, talks about her, kisses her on the forehead and dances with her. They adore the way Alli appreciates Joe, cares for him, wants to be around him, and loves him to the moon. They are all around the […]

Jake and Gigi have that laid back, easy love. Everything just seems so natural with them, like they have known each other for 100 years. Their wedding day could not have been a better reflection of the two of them. Gigi and her sisters got ready at a nearby Hilton Garden Inn where they helped […]