Chicago post snow storm isn't the easiest thing to navigate but somehow we managed a successful engagement session with Kelly and David. Kelly works for Chicago Heights Fire Department, David is a paramedic with the City of Chicago and both love beer, so we had some obvious themes for our session. We started the afternoon at one of the active and iconic fire houses in the city and was invited in for a quick warm up and shots with the fire engine. Next stop was Goose Island

Another chilly January day in Chicago-land but the Schram Memorial was warm and cozy inside. Full of smiles, laughs and love from the closets family and friends of Katie and Matt. This sweet couple invited me to capture their ceremony services and create some memorable portraits for them. I was happy to oblige. With the Bride running a little late from hair and make-up, I had a chance to to spend of time with Matt, his bestman/brother and Katie's parents. We decorated the t

Kirsten and Daryl did it right... honeymoon prior to the wedding in Hawaii and show up to your winter Chicago-land wedding well rested and with an amazing glow. It was an intimate affair with close family and friends, hosted at the Medinah Country Club. Fortunately the interior has stunning architecture to stir the creative mind because it was FREEZING out on their wedding day. We did brave the 10 degree day or about 10 min right before sunset -- when their skin was startin

Last weekend, we got another snow storm in Chicagoland and I really wanted to shoot in it! My dear husband encouraged me to run a special to see if anyone was interested... mostly because he didn't want me to make him go outside to take photos of him. Lucky for him, The Krakowski Family was game! Emily mentioned prior to arriving that they wanted to take some fireplace shots before heading into the snow. They had the fire blazing for me to create the perfect spot for some f