Alli & Jeff - Illinois - Wedding

Alli & Jeff got to celebrate FINALLY with all their friends and family in May. I know they had one hack of a time trying to make sure they could have everyone they wanted there. Between venue changes, and everything else, they settled on a backyard reception. It was AMAZING. At one point, Jeff’s dad even said he wanted the party to be so loud and crazy that the cops got called. 27E sure did try and bring the house down.
It was just a fun day, filled with their friends and families love. It was truly evident in all aspects of their day.

Ashley & James - Engagement - William's Orchard

One of my favorite fall engagement sessions took place at Williams Orchard!

I am already looking forward to this year and I can plan some sweet minis! <3
Okay back to Ashley & James. They are SO fun. I am so excited for their August wedding. It’s going to be AMAZING. We laughed every. minute of this session and the sun was just perfect.

Bridgette & Danny - Engagement

I am MISSING the beautiful golden fall sunsets right now… I know around that time of year I dont take time to appreciate it. Its wake up, edit, do laundry, edit more, go to a session, come home and edit some more and bed. So when its cold out, like how it is today, I take a little time to reminisce…

This was one of my first sessions at this location. and if you’re like me and like weeds… like crawling into weeds for the perfect picture. THIS PLACE IS FOR YOU. SO beautiful.

I am just so excited to see these guys again here in just a few short months!

Sam & Donnie - Engagement

Hold the phone. These guys are SUPER MODELS. Their August wedding was one for the books and that blog is coming up soon!

Some of my favorite engagement photos came from this set… Gosh. THE SUN WAS AMAZING.

Jessica & Austin - Sunflower Engagement Session

When your sister in law wants an engagement session at a sunflower field… you do just that!
I am so excited to see these two get married next year… and I dont have to work that day! I get to be a guest at a wedding… for the first time in probably 6 years… haha.
Sunflowers are some of my favorite flowers, and this session was just a bast.

Brittani & Sam - Engagement

Brittani & Sam were supposed to get married this August but they pushed to next year due to covid. IM SO GLAD IT WORKED OUT AND I COULD STILL BE THEIR PHOTOGRAPHER. I love these guys and im TRULY excited for their rooftop, Michigan wedding next July!
Oh. And look at their cute pup! - When Brittani asked if they could bring their puppy Phylis to the session… I said there was no question there… bring the pup.
This was for sure my fave engagement session so far this year! <3

Alli & Jeff - Winter Engagement Session

Its been a hot minute since I have posted some sessions for the new year! - For slow season its not so slow! Tons of baby’s have been born and there has been a lot going on over here at LEP!! SO! Here are some favorite images from Alli & Jeff’s engagement session from January!
It was COLD that day, but the snow was so pretty! It was one of the first snowfalls of the year… with barley an inch. Side note, we have had an AWESOME winter.
I am so excited to see these two again for the November wedding at Journeymen Distillery!

Ali & Andrew - Beach Engagement Session

Beach season is officially over. So I am throwing a massive fit and posting some of my favorite beach sessions :)
Ali & Andrew are one of my 2020 couples, so to say I am excited for their wedding is a massive understatement. They are always so comfortable in front of the camera. They play off each other, and Andrew just loves Ali so much. You can see it all over their faces. I love these two. CANT. WAIT.
I loved at the end of their session, Ali promised Andrew he could try to catch her like the dance scene in dirty dancing. MANY laughs were had over that. Andrew didnt drop Ali, so thats about as good as it could get!

Emily & Dan - Engagement Session - Purdue

Emily & Dan, one of my 2019 wedding couples. I am so excited to be their wedding photog. <3 Easiest. Couple. to photograph! by far. When Emily asked if we could drive down to Purdue for their engagement session I said “LETS GO!” I love photographing couples where they met, or somewhere that is special to them. Its an easy way for my couples to feel relaxed and I can get to know them even better. I love these guys!

John & Taylor - Engagement Session

I CANT WAIT FOR THEIR WEDDING THIS YEAR!!!!! I LOVED THEIR ENGAGEMENT SESSION!!! 
AHHHHHH! 

Okay I have calmed myself a little. 
But I mean, how freaking cute are they! 

Alex & Mike - Downtown Chicago Engagement Session

Alex and Mike are one of my 2017 wedding clients and after their engagement session I can't wait for their December wedding... Chicago on a weekday is about the same as Chicago on the weekend. People everywhere. I am so shocked that we managed to feel like the only three people while there. I love all of these pictures but it was so hard to pick just a few for a blog post. These two are just the sweetest. Their adorable love story is straight out of a book. Paramedic falls in love with the firefighter. Seriously the most classic story ever. I love these two. 

Justin & Naomi

My friends. <3. My beautiful best friends are getting married. AND they picked ME little ol' me, to take their engagement photos and be their wedding photographer. What a huge honor! I have known Justice of upwards of about 6-8 years (I lost track, its been too long.) I know as soon as these two got together there would be wedding bells. They fit each other perfectly. I am so happy for them both and can't wait to spend their big day with them! <3

Megan & Nikko

I was so happy when Megan contacted me and asked for a last minute engagement session before Nikko had to leave for another year. These two were so much fun, and such a beautiful couple. I can't even imagine how hard it is for these two. Being engaged and being on two opposite ends of the world. I give these couple's props for being able to deal with it! I for sure appreciate any serviceman, and their sacrifice. I hope to work with these two love bird's very soon!! <3