Venue: Bridgeport Art Center Wedding Coordinator: Lola Event Productions Caterer: Limelight Catering Reception Music: Becca Kaufman Orchestra Florist: Fleur Lighting: Art of Imagination Hair: Ramsay Marsten Makeup: Shannon O’Brien Videographer: Old North Bride’s Gown: Michel Medina Groom’s Attire: Nicholas Joseph

Venue: Bridgeport Art Center Wedding Coordinator: Big City Bride Caterer: D’Absolute DJ: Stitely Entertainment Band: Paul Persa Florist: Platinum Events Lighting: Frost Chicago Cake: Alliance Bakery Hair: Nicci Loiacono Makeup: Jean Ramos Videographer: Highway 61 Films

What a view! This is what Sal and Will saw from their suite at the Robey Hotel as they made preparations for their wedding. When I arrived, Will, Sal and two of their best friends, who were serving as groomsmen, were enjoying a leisurely breakfast. While the final sips of coffee were polished off, Sal […]

I was very excited to be with Jeremy and Steven on their wedding day… this creative and fun couple were saying “I do” at the Museum of Contemporary Art here in Chicago, and the three of us had so many interesting ideas for photos. Plus, the couple was working with Elizabeth from Anticipation Events, so […]

Julie and William’s wedding day had finally arrived and I was happy and honored to be with them to document the day. I met up with Julie in her bridal suite where her sister was lending a hand as the bride made her preparations. With Julie’s hair and makeup were complete, there was only one […]

Caitlin and Brandon are both actors here in Chicago, and having busy weekend schedules to manage, they decided to hold their wedding on a Monday- a rarity for me! I can’t think of a better way to spend a Monday either… tagging alongside this loving and fun couple on one of the best days of […]

Beth was so excited for her wedding day! When I arrived at her hotel suite, her hair and makeup were complete and she was ready to get into her dress. I was excited to be there too, as Beth and Anteco had a fun day planned and I was looking forward to documenting every moment. […]

When I first moved to Chicago from Indiana, I got a job at a camera store (way back in the pre-digital age, when we took pictures on film), and while working there, I met Susie. Susie and I have kept in contact over the years, and I was honored when she asked me to photograph […]

Ashley and Neil’s big day had finally arrived! They had a lot of fun plans in store for their celebration and I was honored to be involved in it all. I began the day with Ashley and her bridesmaids as she made her preparations. Here, Ashley makes a few quick adjustments to her gown with […]

Mary and Pam were married in Evanston a few weeks ago, and asked me to photograph their celebration. They had a great day planned, which was organized with help from Cindy of Aisle Less Traveled, and began with a beautiful ceremony written and performed by Anita Vaughan. Below, you see Mary and Pam, all smiles […]

Elena was so ready to get the party started and walk the aisle with Zach. I was ready for all the fun, too, as I joined Elena and her bridesmaids at The Robey where they were making their preparations. There were just a few more details to be tended to, then Elena would be set. […]

Look at this beautiful, glowing bride! From the moment I arrived to photograph her getting ready until the end of the day, Jane had that smile on her face. She was elated and excited to marry Michael and I was just as happy to share in the celebration with them. Jane had rented an AirBnB […]

Stephany was hanging her wedding dress for pictures when I arrived at her hotel suite. She was so ready to walk the aisle and marry Daniel, and was already bubbling over with happiness as she made her preparations. Stephany’s parents were in the room with her while she got ready, on hand to help as […]

Katie and Chris’s wedding day had finally arrived! I had been looking forward to this day for a long time as well, as Katie and Chris are a fun couple with an equally fun celebration planned. Things got started in the bridal suite, where the bridesmaids were extremely helpful in finding a well-light place for […]

The time had finally arrived for Sarah and Carey to say “I do”! Sarah could barely contain her excitement as she made her preparations. Some of her best friends and family were with her, helping out as needed, and everyone was just as excited as Sarah. It was going to be a great day! Sarah […]

I was so excited for Olivia and Zach on their big day! This couple has been together since high school, and a few weeks ago, they vowed to spend the rest of their years together. They had a fantastic ceremony and reception planned at the Adler Planetarium, but the day began in Olivia’s hotel suite, […]

I was so excited for Liz and Joe’s wedding… their reception was a basically a block party that was held in Joe’s parent’s front yard. But before we could party, the couple had to get married! The day started with Joe as he got ready at his parent’s house. His mom was there, too, helping […]

Lior was moving with purpose! It was the day that she and Adam were making their vows of marriage to each other and becoming husband and wife. She was excited to see her husband for the first time that day, and he was waiting just outside of City Hall, where they would be getting married. […]