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If you’re looking for the best skyline photos of Chicago, North Avenue beach should be first on your list! This is a favorite location among my couples, whether they are local to the city or traveling in from out of state! You not only get a great view of Chicago with one of it’s most […]

North Avenue Beach – Chicago Photo Location

Chicago Locations

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Raeven and Daniel definitely brought the party on their wedding day! This wild wedding party was taking shots and selfies all day long and hyping up the bride and groom for their big day! From the girls popping champagne in the morning and the guys sharing a nice scotch all the way to the crowded […]

Crazy Yet Classy Wedding at Loft Lucia – Raeven & Daniel

Real Weddings

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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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industrial wedding venue ceremony space decorated with hanging florals and candles

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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

Real Weddings

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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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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The term ‘unplugged ceremony’ may sound like wedding vendor jargon but this new trend may change the way your guests experience your wedding.  In an unplugged wedding ceremony, the couples asks their guests to turn off and put away their devices and be fully present with them in the moment.  As a photographer, I am […]

Unplugged Wedding Ceremonies: What it is and why you should consider having one.

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She remained professional while also turning into a friend for my husband and I. We dealt with the unfortunate circumstance of having to postpone our original May wedding due to COVID, and Victoria was constantly reassuring, made sure we knew she was there for us to help navigate less than an ideal situation. Flash-forward to our August 16th wedding - it was absolutely perfect. She was a constant BLESSING the entire wedding day. We are forever grateful!"

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