Adam + Katie Wedding - St. Charles, IL - June 2025

Celina + Sid Elopement - Oswego, IL

Ward Wedding

5 Year Anniversary: Monica & Luke

The one where Monica and Luke celebrate 5 years of marriage! A mutual friend of ours reached out to me about photographing Monica and Lukes 5 year anniversary celebration. Five years ago they got married in their living room and went to dinner with their closest friends. No wedding party, no fun party pictures' or pretty bridal dress. Just a simple I Do. Now they wanted to celebrate in style! These photos show the love and fun nature of the couple and their love for their dog and craft beer.

Proposal: Joe & Kim

I'm a sucker for love and proposal shoots! I have done a few in the past weather it's incorporated into the shoot or a planned surprise capture at your favorite restaurant. Joe and my boyfriend work together and he reached out to me to plan the capture of his proposal to his now fiancée Kim. Luckily, she had never met me. As I sit in the waiting area of the restaurant, Kim unknowing that I'm even there for them. We planned a spot by the fire place outside and got the wait staff in on it to let me know when they were finished with their appetizer. Then it was go time. Patiently waiting behind the doors that you can't see in of Joe takes Kim's hand and drops down to one knee. It was beautiful and a complete shock for Kim. What might seem like a quick moment will last forever in these photos. If you're proposing make sure there always someone there to capture the photos!

Engagement Party: Brenton & Hanna