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Marta & Danny’s engagement session was definitely a favorite of mine because they showed me some new locations I’d never been to or photographed at! I adore personalizing my couples engagement sessions to fit their story and their personalities so when Marta and Danny said they wanted to have their photos taken at their favorite […]

Chicago Bridgeport Engagement Photos – Marta & Danny

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Although it’s totally valid to feel nervous, here are five reasons why you shouldn’t be nervous!

Why You Shouldn’t Be Nervous About Having Your Wedding Photos Taken

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Here are three reasons why you should fully trust your wedding photographer.

3 Reasons Why You Should Fully Trust Your Wedding Photographer

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Gianna & Josh had been together for 8 years before tying the knot and weren’t going to let COVID stand in the way of their love! They had a 50 person wedding at the BRIX on Fox in Carpentersville, a near by Chicago suburb, about an hour away from the downtown Chicago area. The open […]

Timeless Chicago Wedding at the Brix on Fox

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Black outline of a couple against the sunset.

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Kinga & Alex actually lived in the same town most of their lives! The went to neighboring high schools and their paths crossed a few times but the timing wasn’t right at such a young age. They ended up working at the same restaurant in college and Alex made sure to make a good impression! […]

Downtown Chicago Engagement Photos – Kinga & Alex

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As a wedding photographer in Chicago, I’m going to share some of my tips for proposing in Chicago around the holiday season, but many of these tips apply to any location this time of year!

Proposing in Chicago around the holidays: Everything you need to know to plan the perfect winter engagement

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Asking your best girls to stand by you on your wedding day is such an exciting part of the wedding planning process, but it’s important to know exactly what kind of a commitment you are asking of your girlfriends.

How much time and money actually goes into being a bridesmaid

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