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Stunning Lake Forest, Illinois summer wedding at the historic Onwentsia Club.

When Redfin asked me if I’d like to be featured in their article about Chicago’s Best Hidden Gems by Chicago natives, I thought I surely must be being punked.

Annie and Mike’s wedding day was electric. At this point in my career I’ve easily captured 200 weddings and I’d be hard pressed to think of a crew that had more fun than Annie and Mike’s bridal party.

The day started off at this family-centric duo’s childhood homes. After beautiful first looks with parents and LOTS of fun with their best pals, the two made the darn thing official at Annie’s family parish.

Kayla and TJ got engaged in Maui and must have somehow brought those Hawaiian vibes to Chicago because conditions were perfect for their engagement session: warm temps with a cool breeze drifting in from the lake, golden beams of light dancing in the glimmering waves of Lake Michigan and the city lights just making their debut for the night as the sun set over the Windy City. Does all this make me the happiest wedding photographer in Chicago.

WOWOWOW.

Despite appearances, Ania and Mike are a real, actual couple and NOT models. I know, I was shocked, too!

Their perfect spring Oak Park wedding day was perfect. From their gorgeous St. Giles ceremony, to the stunning photos taken at Dominican University, if you’re wedding planning you MUST check these out for some newlywed inspo!

Rachel and Kevin’s White Winter Wonderland wedding at Chicago’s historic Cafe Brauer was – in a word – perfection. Art deco touches, golden candlelight and a beautiful love story transported guests straight back to the age of Old Hollywood Glam.

Stylish Chicago Loop Wedding at ROOF at the Wit on State Street.

Emily and Cameron woke the morning of their wedding day to rain. I mean, RAIN. I mean, the kind of downpour that forced me to pull over on the side of the highway on my way to their incredible Monte Bello Estate wedding in Lemont, IL.

It was a perfect summer evening when I first met Grace and Matt for their engagement session and I was completely bowled over. Not only are they beautiful, but they absolutely exude love, warmth and joy. That coupled with a dreamy Chicago sunset over Lake Michigan made this engagement session one for the books.

Holy smokes, guys. You don’t want to miss this one. Molly and Conor were married on a perfect July day under the shadow of the Golden Dome on Notre Dame’s stunning campus…