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West Loop, Chicago // Christy and Ed Rock their Wedding in Style
Christy and Ed are one of those couples that are just a joy to be around. I was lucky enough to shoot both their engagement photos and...

Sarah D
Aug 22, 20172 min read
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Brains and Beauty - Graduation Portraits
Most of you know that I am a nerd... in more ways than one. I am a practicing food scientist and a total photography geek. I have a HUGE...

Sarah D
Aug 15, 20171 min read
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Cleveland Wedding // Erika and Kevin: An Adventurous Couple Tie the Knot
Depending on who you ask, you might get two different answers on how they met. As I understand it, (from the bride) they are another...

Sarah D
Aug 14, 20172 min read
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River North Chicago // Alexis + Sam's Wedding
I remember meeting with Alexis to talk about her wedding on a cold February night at a Starbucks downtown and then suddenly it was August...

Sarah D
Aug 12, 20171 min read
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Lincoln Park Family Session
I love reconnecting with families on an annual basis. It is so fun to watch the kids grow up and to think of new ideas for the session. ...

Sarah D
Jul 20, 20171 min read
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5 Years of Lovin
Well, almost.... My brother and sister-in-law will be celebrating 5 years married this fall. We unfortunately don't get to all be...

Sarah D
Jul 5, 20171 min read
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Sam's 1st Birthday
I really love documenting cake smashes. It is always so funny to see how the kids react to sugar. In Sam's case, it wasn't his first...

Sarah D
Jul 5, 20171 min read
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Meep Mop Moop
... don't know what that means? Me neither! But it means something very special to an adorable couple. Jess booked me for her boudoir...

Sarah D
Jun 19, 20171 min read
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Winter Wedding in Schaumburg
Another fantastic wedding shooting with Rachael Watson Photography! Between the floral design, table details and the lighting set-up,...

Sarah D
Jun 10, 20171 min read
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Meet Miss Mila Marie
My dear friends Sarah and Erik have officially brought their first human into the world. Little Mila Marie came somewhat early to the...

Sarah D
Jun 5, 20171 min read
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Welcome Baby Vincent
Congratulations to Brittany and James! They recently welcomed their baby boy, Vincent into the world and allowed me the pleasure of...

Sarah D
Jun 5, 20171 min read
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Chicago Riverwalk Engagement Session
Christy and Ed's pending nuptials have been a long time coming. These two love-birds met through friends back in HIGH SCHOOL. They...

Sarah D
May 31, 20171 min read
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Kitchen Adventures -- Dessert Ravioli
Fun fact about me... I am a full time food scientist. What the heck is that, you ask? Well it is a crazy fun hybrid of sciences like...

Sarah D
May 15, 20172 min read
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Twinkling Lights and Warm Hearts
This past fall I had the pleasure of shooting for Rachael Watson Photography and helping capture Natalie and Toby's special day. We met...

Sarah D
May 14, 20171 min read
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Styled St. Louis Bride
Dear, sweet Hana somehow let me talk her into a sunrise bridal shoot last month (5:45am). We met along the Mississippi River at Arch...

Sarah D
May 11, 20171 min read
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Something a little PG-13
Over the last several months, I have been considering branching out into Boudoir photography more seriously. I have dabbled here and...

Sarah D
May 6, 20171 min read
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Winter Aerial Shoot
This post has been eluding me for months! This past winter, I really wanted to play around with some different lighting set ups and do...

Sarah D
Apr 30, 20171 min read
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A Romantic Lincoln Park Serenade
When Lindsey and Tim asked me if it be OK for Tim to bring is guitar to their engagement session, I began to understand the vision for...

Sarah D
Apr 29, 20171 min read
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It is Spring and LOVE is in the air!
Julia and Brian booked their fall 2017 wedding with me earlier this year and were really excited to get their spring engagement session...

Sarah D
Apr 4, 20171 min read
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It's my birthday, baby!
Luca + birthday cake = uber cute cakesmash photos. You are welcome. Mic drop. Seriously. This handsome little dude was fighting a chest...

Sarah D
Mar 25, 20171 min read
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