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    Jenny + Andrew's Wedding // Warehouse 109, Plainfield IL
    Sarah D
    • Jun 14, 2019
    • 2 min

    Jenny + Andrew's Wedding // Warehouse 109, Plainfield IL

    You can always get a feel of how the day is going to go when you walk into the bridal suite. Jenny's crew was finishing up their hair and makeup while listening to good tunes and sipping on champagne. That about sums up the day. Relaxed, beautiful weather, great people, libations and fantastic music. I had the pleasure of spending time with these two fabulous people in February for their engagement session in downtown Naperville where we bonded over smoking meats, whiskey a
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    Cantigny Park, Wheaton Engagement // Krystal + Lukas
    Sarah D
    • Jun 5, 2019
    • 1 min

    Cantigny Park, Wheaton Engagement // Krystal + Lukas

    I swear. This May has been tricky! Rain, Rain and oh yea, MORE Rain! Krystal and Lukas were nice enough to flex their shoot schedule with me from a Saturday evening to an early start Sunday morning of Mother's Day. I'd say it worked out well. She's a runner and he's her biggest cheerleader.... among many other things. Together they are adorable! I am so looking forward to their wedding May 2020 at Ashley Farm! Check out their 7am engagement session at the beautiful Cantigny
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    Chicago Engagement // Stephanie + John
    Sarah D
    • May 23, 2019
    • 1 min

    Chicago Engagement // Stephanie + John

    A quick beer at Hampton Social to loosen up and away we went! Stephanie and John were up for a little adventure downtown on what should have been a great spring day. #chicagoweathersucks We made the best of it and gave John and extra excuse to snuggle Stephanie and her goosebumps. Lovin those smiles! Can't wait for the fall! #engaged #napervilleengagement #chicagoengagement #engagementphotography #engagement #napervilleweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #weddi
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    Naperville Engagement // Shauna + Kevin + Charlie
    Sarah D
    • May 8, 2019
    • 1 min

    Naperville Engagement // Shauna + Kevin + Charlie

    Talk about a 3rd wheel.... Charlie couldn't be cuter!! He was my little helper -- collecting pine cones and directing Shauna and Kevin with huge sticks. We also made faces at the happy couple while they were being "mushy". Such a fun little adventure with this crew at The Springbrook Prairie Preserve in Naperville. So looking forward to their wedding Feb 2020! #engaged #napervilleengagement #engagementphotography #chicagoengagement #engagement #napervilleweddingphotographer
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    Naperville Engagement // Jenny + Andrew
    Sarah D
    • May 4, 2019
    • 1 min

    Naperville Engagement // Jenny + Andrew

    In honor of this sweet couple's big day tomorrow, I am happy to share some of the fabulous engagement session images we were able to capture. Jenny and Andrew wanted to wander downtown Naperville with a couple breaks built in. Andrew was recovering from a broken ankle, so of course we obliged with a stop at Hotel Indigo's bar and then on to The Craftsmen for a bourbon break.... 'cause, why not?! Jenny and Andrew are my first wedding of the 2019 season and I am so excited to
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    Chicago City Hall Wedding // Michelle + Krishna Elope in the Snow
    Sarah D
    • Apr 9, 2019
    • 1 min

    Chicago City Hall Wedding // Michelle + Krishna Elope in the Snow

    Michelle and Krishna had a full 18 months of wedding celebrations ahead of them but they couldn't wait! They have a wedding with Michelle's family in Texas and a celebration with Krishna's family in India but they wanted something just for themselves. Insert a City Hall Wedding. I met these two Saturday morning, bright and early before the City Hall doors were open. It was a blustery and flurry filled day. The line of lovely folks waiting to get married grew and we all hud
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    The Haight, Elgin IL // Angela + Ciaran's Wedding
    Sarah D
    • Mar 30, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Haight, Elgin IL // Angela + Ciaran's Wedding

    Envision all your fun, loud and hilarious Italian cousins meeting some charming, yet crazy Englishmen... You now have the perfect vision of what actually happened at Angela and Ciaran's Wedding. I had the pleasure of capturing all the good times, touching moments, wedding decor, British translations and of course the dancing. The feeling of family could not be denied amongst friends, relatives and guests. It reminded me a lot of my own wedding. Friends helping us. Friends o
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    Naperville Riverwalk // Kathryn + Grant's Engagement
    Sarah D
    • Mar 25, 2019
    • 1 min

    Naperville Riverwalk // Kathryn + Grant's Engagement

    Kathryn and Grant are so awesome. I am so excited that they picked me to be part of their wedding process. First off, they are super smart and hard working peeps, which I love. Second, Kathryn went to school really close to where I grew up in PA and she's an east coaster (so we bonded). Thirdly, Grant is just cool. Grant and Kathryn wanted a snow shoot -- boy did they get it + frigid temps! Total troopers. For our session, Kathryn we dead set on making us all some hot spik
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    Portage Park // Angie + Gil's Wedding
    Sarah D
    • Mar 17, 2019
    • 1 min

    Portage Park // Angie + Gil's Wedding

    As Gil states it, Angie stalked him until he asked her to marry him. These two made me laugh so much all wedding long. Gil with his stoic stature and Angie with her BURSTING personality, fantastic smile and laugh. I guess you could say they perfectly even each other out. The only point of contention I could see if that he's a die hard Cubs fan and she was raised a Sox fan, Somehow it works haha. They had a short and sweet ceremony with lots of tears and laughs, family photos
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    San Diego Engagement // Allie + Mark Kwaay Paay Mountain Sunrise
    Sarah D
    • Mar 10, 2019
    • 1 min

    San Diego Engagement // Allie + Mark Kwaay Paay Mountain Sunrise

    The things I do on vacation and for fun... 1. Find an adorable couple that want to go on a photography adventure with me 2. Scout mountain trails online for hours 3. Get up at 5:30 AM and drag my sweet husband with me 4. Capture a sunrise engagement session on the top of a mountain outside San Diego CA Well, we got almost everything right... except the sunrise. We beat the rain; however there was a wild fog that just kept hanging around all morning. It gave us an amazing ba
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    Midlane Country Club Wedding // Megan + Dan
    Sarah D
    • Mar 2, 2019
    • 1 min

    Midlane Country Club Wedding // Megan + Dan

    It is always special to be able to work with your clients early on in their wedding adventure. I had the pleasure playing and planning with Megan and Dan for almost a year. By the time the big day rolled around, we were in sync and ready to have some fun. Megan and Dan's wedding day was extraordinarily hot for late September and those mosquitos were looking to go out of season with full bellies! I honestly don't remember their portraits. I mean. I know they turned out great
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    Glen Ellyn Engagement // Carolyn + Will
    Sarah D
    • Feb 16, 2019
    • 1 min

    Glen Ellyn Engagement // Carolyn + Will

    Carolyn's personality is a bright as her gorgeous red hair! Her and Will are such a compliment to each other and I cannot wait for this wedding this summer. I have a feeling there will be plenty of giggles and fun with these two. This adorable couple started their romance at work. Carolyn took the initiative to connect with this tall drink of water. I am sure it didn't take Will too long to realize he couldn't resist her smile and energetic personality. They've been insep
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    Engagement Session Giveaway
    Sarah D
    • Jan 1, 2019
    • 1 min

    Engagement Session Giveaway

    It is here! Contest time for you newly engaged, dripping with love, adorable couples! Between Jan 2 - Jan 31 you can enter to win a FREE engagement session to celebrate your commitment to love. Engagement sessions are so near and dear to my heart. It is an awesome time to get to know my couples, act goofy and celebrate your relationship. So here are the details: ---> Enter to Win HERE ---> TWO Couples will be selected on Feb 1 - I'll contact via email ---> Schedule your enga
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    Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus Wedding //Jocelyn + Kody
    Sarah D
    • Dec 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus Wedding //Jocelyn + Kody

    Jocelyn and Kody's love story started in 2011 in passing. Your average college party, drinks, laughs and nothing serious. The story picks back up in 2014. Boy sees girl - a vision in a yellow sundress with an infectious smile. From there, their friendship began to grow. Lots of time together. Talking, laughing and falling in love. Their first date was at Starve Rock, which was a precursor to the proposal, their engagement session location and ultimately wedding venue. T
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    Lincoln Park Engagement // Abby + Connor
    Sarah D
    • Dec 9, 2018
    • 2 min

    Lincoln Park Engagement // Abby + Connor

    I met Abby and Connor over 2 years ago when capturing her lovely sister, Ashley's wedding in July 2016. It was a small wedding and I had the chance to mingle and get to know the family. They were all so sweet and welcoming. Abby and Connor's relationship was somewhat new at that time but he already had the superhero designation from the family because of how helpful and fun he was during Ashley's wedding. Post wedding, the two headed back to Texas not knowing they were goin
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    West Loop Engagement // Britni + Ryan
    Sarah D
    • Nov 18, 2018
    • 1 min

    West Loop Engagement // Britni + Ryan

    It is hard to believe that my session with Britni and Ryan was only 2 short weeks ago. There were colorful leaves on the trees and it was somewhat nice out.... ugh. Winter is here. But we can check these out images and pretend it is still fall. As Britni and Ryan start pulling their final wedding details together for their big day at The Hive. To celebrate we got together for a fun engagement session in their neighborhood. We spent the afternoon wandering around a few bl
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    Itasca Wedding // Ann + Yogen - A Wedding Experience Like No Other!
    Sarah D
    • Oct 8, 2018
    • 2 min

    Itasca Wedding // Ann + Yogen - A Wedding Experience Like No Other!

    Ann and Yogen were planning their blended wedding event from Ohio with the help of family and friends. Ann and I hit it off over the phone right away. We had a good laugh about neither of us participating in and Indian Wedding before and we were both learning. Luckily (mostly for Ann) we had a great teacher in Yogen, who shared all the details and nuances that were important to his family. I had all hands on deck for the big celebration. Sarah, of Sarah Crost Photography,
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    Eagle Brook Golf Club Wedding // Rachel + Austin
    Sarah D
    • Sep 7, 2018
    • 2 min

    Eagle Brook Golf Club Wedding // Rachel + Austin

    Rachel and Austin. Say it with me... AWWWWWWWH. Such a cute couple. These two met in college at Baylor, deep in the heart of Texas on a blind date. There was a little magic. 10 months later Austin was proposing in front of a huge traditional bonfire during Baylor's Homecoming weekend. Of course she said yes. Unfortunately, Rachel and Austin were still in Texas and planning their wedding from afar with some help from family and friends. Austin was working and Rachel finish
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    Ashley Farm Wedding // Samantha + Jeremy
    Sarah D
    • Aug 15, 2018
    • 1 min

    Ashley Farm Wedding // Samantha + Jeremy

    It was another scorching summer day with tropical humidity for Samantha and Justin's wedding day. The hottest new wedding accessory for 2018 is SWEAT! haha. Or "that special wedding glow". Who needs highlighter?! I am seriously considering taking up residence at Ashley Farm.... the fabulous barn and farmhouse venue that the couple chose for their wedding venue. This wasn't the first time Samantha and Jeremy got married... in fact, it was their third! Commitment! A small c
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    Naperville Wedding // Amanda + Justin
    Sarah D
    • Aug 8, 2018
    • 1 min

    Naperville Wedding // Amanda + Justin

    I met Justin and Amanda over coffee to talk about all their wedding plans. A small and simple wedding at Meson Sabika with close family and friends from all over (Michigan, Ohio, Ireland and local). Aside from the crazy heat and humidity that day, it was just that. I met the bride in the early afternoon for some detail photos and her getting into the dress. followed shortly after the with first look and a few portraits with the two of them and family. With sweat dripping off
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