Kayla & Patrick - Maternity

Kayla & Patrick are near and dear to my heart. They were one of my first weddings back in like 2015! I loved every minute of spending the last couple of years photographing their memories in Chicago. Especially this one! I haven’t meet their sweet girl yet. YET. I hope they come visit me since they moved away from Chicago.
It really warms my heart when I see past couples for their biggest life moments. Nothing is a bigger compliment than that.
Now mind you, this was back in April… - Im THAT behind in blogging. Its fine…

Kaylin & Kevin - LaPorte, Indiana - Wedding

This March wedding - yes im still blogging sessions/weddings from March - we are busy over here.
Anywho - These two had such a beautiful day! For March it was still pretty warm AND they got a sunset!

Kevin is a natural at posing now. After an engagement session and soon to be some maternity photos!
But that will be a different blog post for a different day.

Their detail shots were some of my most favorites far this season.
The day was just so amazing. <3

Jess & Dave - Munster, Indiana - Wedding

Jess & Dave are a HOOT. I loved their wedding day so much! They kicked off the 2021 wedding season and it was the best day. We had like 50 degree weather, which is crazy for February. We enjoyed the nice weather and sunshine for sure.
Jess & Dave are the sweetest people and I am just so thankful they chose ME to capture their big day! I also am pretty smitten with their friend group. I have now done two (well three as of June) of their friends weddings. Which is honestly the highest form of flattery. I will miss seeing these guys though!

Sarah - Lifestyle Newborn

The start of 2021 was the yer of lifestyle newborns. It felt safer to photograph them and it was just a breath of fresh air. 2021 is already so much better than 2020.
It was great getting to meet this sweet little babe, Sarah. She slept throughout the whole entire session.
These are some of my favorite images. Big sister over here was just loving on her newest little sister and her pup. It was so sweet.

Lennon - Lifestyle Newborn

Megan & Trevor are some of the sweetest people I have ever met. Rewind back to like 2019(?) I think. They booked a Christmas mini with me. We had such a fun time and I loved getting to know them. I was so excited when Megan contacted me to photograph their sweet new girl Lennon. When Megan said she wanted to incorporate her wedding dress I was SO excited. This was hands down one of my favorite sessions and I hope I get to see them again here soon!

Asher - Lifestyle Newborn

Im just going to start this post with a, holy crap I am so behind in blogging the I literally dont have the time to blog 2020 stuff anymore. I HAVE to move onto 2021 stuff.
So the first 2021 session I am blogging is the sweetest newborn session of one of my fave couples. Hannah & Cameren are near and dear to me. I have loved capturing their sweetest memories from their engagement session, wedding, maternity & now Asher’s lifestyle session. I mean. Look at this sweet boy. How adorable is he??
Asher kept smiling and sticking his tongue out throughout his session and we just embraced It. His personality was shinning through even only being a few days old.
I cant wait until the next session and hopefully get to see this fam soon!

Laura & Jalen - Ashley Farms - Yorkville, Illinois - Wedding

When the first picture we took, was the dress hanging on the house… we knew it was going to be a good day.
What a beautiful November day these two had! We couldn’t believe that it was almost 50 degrees that late in November. It was beautiful. Laura and Jalen planned the best day. Their ceremony was scheduled for right after sunset, in a romantically lit barn. In photographer speak, it was golden.
We caught the last few specks of sunlight for some golden hour photos, and ran straight into the ceremony.
Everything was perfect.
My favorite part of the day, was when Laura was writing her vows while simultaneously rapping to “All I Do Is Win”. It was the best.

Madalyn & Brandon - Aberdeen - Valparaiso, Indiana Wedding

One of my favorite weddings from Fall 2020! The COLORS that day…. oh my gooooodness! I also always have fun at Aberdeen, and the Inn! It's so beautiful and the picture opportunities are AMAZING.
These two were so excited to get married, especially after everything they went through with covid.

Its no secret I went ham crazy on the details! Mad and her sweet mom put so much time, money and effort into this day and it was so amazing to watch her eyes light up when she walked into the reception space.
It was so adorable. <3

Courtney & Zach - Lansing, Illinois - Wedding

Okay when you look at all of these pictures, there are a few more black and whites than I normally add into blogs but their day was so emotional and so beautiful it just worked.

We took their engagement photos on one of the coldest days, and their wedding day was pretty chilly too!
It was a beautiful, windy Saturday.
I also went overboard on the detail photos… but thats a common occurrence. Which is something to look forward to when I shoot your wedding right? wink, wink, nudge nudge

This was just a perfect day, and I love this sweet couple.

Brittany & Brandon - Centennial Park - Munster, Indiana

I instantly connected with Brittany & Brandon last year when we met for a wedding consult. We bonded over our love of traveling. I am so happy they didn’t cancel their wedding, but simply pushed it up a few months. I already miss the calls and emails that Brittany & I would exchange.
It rained their whole entire wedding day. And it was freezing. It put a small damper on the day, but these two were troopers and bossed it up for their wedding portraits.

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.

Johnson Family

This was by far one of my most favorite fall family sessions last year!
The Johnson family pulled up in their fall outfits and sweet little Claire was r e a d y for the camera. READY for it.
Some of my most favorite pictures came out of this session so you have probably seen them a lot already!
This full gallery was packed full of beautiful images.

Rory - One Year

When your best friend from high school has a baby, smash cake photos are a must…
I mean look at this sweet cutie. He wasn’t sure about the cake to begin with but we got going toward the end.

I am a huge fan of smash cake sessions. Especially in the Fall.. and outside. It’s the best.

Nicole & Brett - Chicago Engagement Session

Nicole & Brett were a dream. I am SO excited for their wedding this year… especially after these photos. I mean… LOOK AT THEM! They are straight up models. Not only did we get some beautiful light… we got to go up on a ROOFTOP in Chicago. <3
To say im obsessed about this session is an understatement. Just see for yourself…

Emily & Kyle - Downtown Crown Point

UM. All couples that adopt a new puppy NEED a couples session. This was just the best.

Downtown Crown Point was the perfect backdrop for these.
SO CUTE. So adopt a puppy… and then lets have a downtown session!
Puppy kisses star in a lot of these photos. Avert your eyes if you dont want to be blinded by cuteness.

Nicole & Eric - Chesterton, Indiana

Nicole & Eric wanted a small backyard wedding before covid was even thing! They just had their family and closest friends to spend their special day together. Their backyard, and their house are just beautiful!
I know they put so much work into their big day.

It was just a beautiful September day. <3

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!

Polivka Family

I loveeeee these guys. Its been amazing to see them almost every year for the last couple of years!
Their sweet family just keeps growing! This takes me back to amazing weather and beautiful fall sunsets.
I miss it… as its 25 degrees and there is snow on the ground.
Yes. im THAT behind in blogging
Looking forward to seeing these guys again soon. They are all fun, games, and laughs.

Margaret & Rory

When your oldest, and longest best friend asks you for a special session.. you dont say no..
I was GAME for this when it was brought up. Its such a special bond between mother and child. I am so excited I was able to capture these memories. Rory is just the sweetest little boy and its been just amazing to capture all of this milestones

Claire - Lifestyle Newborn

I was so happy I was able to see Lizzy & Jeff for this special moment this summer. They are just over the moon excited with their little one. Claire didn’t like me disturbing her sleep, but it worked out because we got the sweeeeetest crying faces out of that one. I am just so thankful my sweet couples keep me around to capture these memories for them. From their wedding to their maternity pictures, and now newborn photos…. Just so crazy.