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Lifestyle Newborn Session: Prep Your House (Without Cleaning)

Lifestyle

Stop scrubbing baseboards. Learn 5 simple ways to prep for a lifestyle newborn session without deep cleaning your home

How to Stay Present: A Guide to Navigating a Heavy Wedding Schedule

Bride and groom kissing and staying present at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Weddings

Overwhelmed by your wedding timeline? Discover 5 intentional ways to stay present on your wedding day for a peaceful, cinematic celebration.

The Soul of the Frame: Why Black and White Photography is the Secret to Timeless Wedding Photos

Weddings

Discover the emotional power of monochrome. Learn why a documentary wedding photographer chooses black and white to capture the raw, unscripted soul of your legacy.

The Reception Reset: How to Let Go of Performance Anxiety During Your First Dance

Weddings

Nervous about your first dance? Learn my best tips for overcoming first dance stage fright and moving from choreographed to connected.

Location vs. Legacy: Why Your Favorite City Street is the Best Backdrop for Photos

Couples

Stressed about finding the perfect “epic” location for your photos? Discover why a documentary-style session on your own city stoop creates the most authentic, high-fashion gallery.

Documenting Your Legacy: Why We’re Diving Deeper into our Chicago Wedding and Portrait Guide

Weddings

Discover the ‘why’ behind our new Chicago wedding and portrait guide. We’re diving deeper into documenting your legacy through intentional, documentary-style photography.

Flat Lay: Tips and Tricks for your Wedding!

Weddings

When thinking about wedding momentos, nothing beats capturing all of the small details!

Wedding Day Invitations and Stationary

Weddings

As more and more brides begin to lean towards online invitations and RSVP’s, there is still something in my heart that calls me towards classic wedding day stationary.

Late Night Snacks for Weddings in Chicago

Groom dancing on reception dancefloor with shutter drag behind him.

Weddings

There’s nothing worse than a late night of drinking and finding yourself scrounging for any food you can find.  Come on, we’ve all been there.