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A Charleston Firestation and Downtown Engagement Session Maddy and Parker are two midwesterners who found a new home in Charleston, SC after graduating from college. Parker is a Downtown Charleston, SC Firefighter so our first stop was the Fire station. There, Parker was able to give us a quick tour of his home away from […]
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A Pup’s Parents’ Engagement Session When my couples ask me if it’s okay to incorporate their furry loved ones into their engagement session, my heart is so happy! As a dog mom myself, I love meeting the puppies of my couples and seeing an entire new side of their lives. Maura & George are two […]
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A Champagne Popped Engagement Session One thing you should know about Brittni and Tom is that they are c-h-a-m-p-s. During their downtown Chicago engagement session, the sky turned black and blue and the summer’s biggest thunder storm creeped over. And these two handled it like champs! Somehow we did not get wet but the winds […]
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A Gardening Inspired Engagement Session Sarah and Ian are two people that I not only want to photograph for hours but sincerely spend time with. These two individuals are loving, kind, funny and have beyond impressive Green Thumbs. So to prepare for their downtown Madison, WI wedding, there was a lot of care and thought […]
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High School Sweethearts turned Puppy Parents When I met Lauren & John for coffee and they told me they too had a Bernese Mountain Dog, my eyes lit up and I instantly had to sit on my hands as to contain my excitement. So now these two beautiful human beings aren’t just clients but fellow […]
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A Pup Friendly Engagement Session Dana and Matt are two fellow pup parents tying the knot in downtown Chicago. They are having a winter wedding so we decided to celebrate with a spring engagement session. For their session, Dana and Matt wanted a beautiful skyline and to be able to include their dog, Porter. And […]
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A Lovely Lincoln Park Chicago Session Priscilla and Michael are two fun loving Chicago natives who have my entire heart. They are dog parents, pizza lovers, hard workers and goof balls. From meeting them at a Wedding Expo, to getting to them over coffee, to their engagement session, Priscilla and Michael have always made me […]
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A Colorful Summer Chicago Engagement Session Jessica and Mark’s summer park engagement session took place at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL. They chose this park for photos for its gardens and famous yellow colored benches. And since Jessica and Mark are having a honeybee themed wedding with yellows, whites, and grays, Cantigny Park was the […]
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Classic Date Night Engagement Session – Elmhurst, IL Movies, ice cream, coffee, and outdoor strolls. These are all things that describe Laura and Adam. For their downtown engagement session, Laura and Adam decided to venture downtown Elmhurst for quaint scenery. As we captured memories at the York Theatre and on the sidewalks, these two made […]
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Arboretum Engagement Session – Lisle, IL Sophia & Dillon’s spring arboretum engagement session at the Morton Arboretum is something special. This morning time =session welcomed Illinois summer so we were able to enjoy the warm weather and new layer of color that spread through the Arboretum. Riley, their three-year-old daughter also joined us and helped […]
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