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Paula and Jaime are so much fun. They could seriously teach classes on “how to have a good time during your engagement session” (heck, I would sign up for that class!) and just be all around rad in general.

Heart pounding through my chest, palms sweating, butterflies going crazy in my stomach and a happiness welling inside of me so great that I fear I may explode.

Yes, I’m in love.

I’m in love with New Orleans.

Don’t be fooled by Lauren and David’s beautiful appearance and lovely demeanor: these kids are tough.

Lauren keeps the streets of Chicago safe professionally and David camps in the dead of winter with nothing more than a hammock. I’m serious!

Holy guacamole. If you want a full proof proposal plan, then boy do I have news for you. Merely heed my advice and follow these instructions:

I feel like these two and I went through some kind of profound experience together, one that makes you stronger and ultimately brings you so much closer together. Please, allow me to explain!

When push comes to shove, I think the absolute most rewarding part of being a wedding and portrait photographer are the relationships I develop with my amazing clients.

I first met Sarah on a breezy autumn day in Old Town to discuss her wedding day plans and we hit it off immediately.

These two just flat out stole my heart. When we met last summer during their engagement session, it was clear to see how head-over-heels in love they were from the get-go. Mariella, an absolutely gorgeous gal from Peru and Andy, a dapper native Chicagoan, make the perfect pair. Kind, funny and bright, they are the poster children for “Young Couple in Love”.

Engagement sessions are so much fun. Besides creating heirloom images that will forever capture this exciting time in your lives, they’re a wonderful way to get to know your wedding photographer on a more personal level before the Big Day.

One of the top questions I get asked by engaged couples is “what in the world do you recommend we wear?!”. That’s where this handy little guide comes in. While these are by no means “rules”, they can be helpful suggestions when it comes to wardrobe selections. So with that being said, read on!

It’s natural to feel a little (or more than a little!) uncomfortable in front of the camera at first if it’s something you’re not accustomed to. But never fear! I’ve got you ;-)! Once the initial weirdness wares off, the fun, creativity and laughter starts to creep in and before you know it your session has flown by and you’re anxiously awaiting your session’s sneak peek.

Read on to reach Giselle-level confidence!

Holy guacamole.

Kelsey and Miles have officially begun their life together as a married couple and I was lucky enough to be there and capture the action.

Not only was their wedding breathtaking (featuring the incredible Bond Chapel on the grounds of UChicago (this lovely couple’s alma matter) and the Signature Room of Hancock Building fame) but it was also so far beyond sweet it would give even the most hardened of us a toothache (of the best variety, of course!).