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couples like the gorgeous pair featured in today’s post that keep reminding this photographer to not overthink, not despair and keeping going with the flow. Originally planning on a big wedding out east next year, Taylor and Danny – semi-new Chicago transplants – decided to scrap their plans still shrouded in uncertainty and downsize. What they didn’t compromise on was style, heart and fun.

What an incredible wedding!

SHEESH.

These two are absolutely rad.

When the forecast changed drastically a couple of hours before their engagement session, I shot them the “It’s totally your call!” text, giving them the option of rescheduling should they not be up for battling what was almost certainly going to be a wet and windy photoshoot. Much to my delight, the dashing Chansler and his beautiful fiance, Julia, were totally game. They were ready and willing to brave the elements with me and for the love of all that is holy am I grateful they did!

Jeez Louise. I love a vineyard.

Cross that with a sweet, loved-up couple and a jaw dropping sunset and I’m in heaven.

WELP. These two are adorable.

I first met Madeline and Jesse over a glass of prosecco and immediately knew I was in the presence of “the real deal”.

Okay. So this whole pandemic thing blows. There is absolutely no debating this fact.

Through all of the stress, it has truly been incredible my phenomenal couples navigate their way through this uncharted territory.

Take the amazing Jill & Mike. These two truly are some of the kindest, sweetest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, let alone working with.

Finding their 2020 wedding plans in the cross hairs of a post Covid-19 world, these two decided to make the darn thing official in the face of the craziness in one of the absolute loveliest ceremonies I’ve ever had the privilege of capturing.

Most people wouldn’t humor my “hey, if you guys are at all interested, early Sunday mornings downtown are the PERFECT time to have your engagement session!” pitch. But the lovely Gabrielle and her handsome fiance, Vaughn, are not most people.

And let me tell ya – did they reap the benefits! I know, I know. Dragging yourself out of bed and into a cute outfit at the crack of dawn on a weekend day might not sound super appealing at first, but hear me out:

Not only are Kaila and Colin the sweetest, but their venue – the fabulous Bistro Campagne in Lincoln Square – is my husband and my “special place” to spend birthdays, anniversaries, etc.. The french onion soup will bring you to your knees.

I have the utmost respect for couples who decide to buck the whole hullabaloo of a Big Wedding in favor of getting to the whole point; officially recognizing that you’ve chosen each other, that you’ve decided to jump into the deep end of the world of Marriage together. It’s exciting. It’s scary. It is one of the single most important things you will ever do.

Which brings me to Chris and Courtney’s GORGEOUS wedding morning. I met this amazing couple outside of the Chicago City Hall on a perfect summer morning (and this was 2019 so before Covid-19 made mini weddings all the rage!) just minutes after they exchanged their vows in front of a judge. To say they were beaming is the understatement of the century! These kids were electric, their love SO gosh darn obvious it made this photographer’s heart swell.

YOWZA.

Brides to be, do not miss the chance to check out Brittany and David’s STUNNING engagement session on Evanston’s Northwestern University campus.

DISCLAIMER: I may be a little bit biased with this one.

An amazing friend of mine reached out about scheduling an engagement session as her gift for her newly engaged niece and nephew-to-be and from that moment on, I knew that I was going to love these guys (hey – it’s in the genes, right?!).

Gabrielle and Bryan are – in a word – lovely.