Journal

A blog of our current photography work.

Rachel and Mike

Sun sparkles through treetops that sway

Time slows with a stillness

And a hush

The walnut grove is sacred

And holds the space while

Two ancient souls play

We celebrate

And build a wishing well

On the family farm

With a thousand and more wishes

To the happiest pair,

Rachel and Mike

Adrian and Katie

Adrian and Katie got married a few weeks ago at the fabulous Monte Bello Estate in Lockport. I really enjoyed photographing at this venue as everywhere I turned presented itself as a great backdrop. As soon as Adrian and Katie were ready I set them up for their first look on a cute little bridge in the garden and they said their vows together privately. Afterwards, we walked around with their bridal party for portraits and took advantage of the gorgeous scenery. Their sweet ceremony was held inside followed by cocktails and a really fun reception in the tent. We finished the night with a few candid shots in the dark next to the pool. I had such an amazing time capturing Adrian and Katie’s wedding!!

List of vendors:

Venue: The Monte Bello Estate

Flowers: Ashland Addison (they go by Ashaddevents on Instagram)

Makeup: ONTrend-Makeup

Hair: Haute Hairstyle

Dress: Martina Liana

Video: Essence Photography

Amanda and Bryan

I had the pleasure of photographing Amanda and Bryan’s wedding a couple of weeks ago at the beautiful Ridge Hotel in Lake Geneva. The ceremony was held on the patio just outside of the hotel and it was officiated by the bride’s brothers and they were cracking everybody up. It was such a lighthearted ceremony and they made the event feel full of love. Congrats to Amanda and Bryan and a special thanks to their bridal party for making it down to the lake on a blazing hot day for portraits. It was well worth it!

List of vendors:

Venue - The Ridge Hotel (Lake Geneva, WI)

DJ - Music In Motion (Woodstock, IL)

Cake - Sweet Discoveries (Antioch, IL)

Makeup - REFeyeANCE Make up & Hair (Out of Franklin, OH)

Bride Hair - Nicole Cincinello (Private Studio in Roselle, IL)

Necklace - Laura Lloyd Jewelers (Algonquin, IL)

Bridal Dress - Wolsfelts Bridal (Aurora, IL)

Bridesmaid Dresses - Azazie

Suits - Generation Tux

Earrings - Crystal Corridor (Etsy)

Flowers - Stella Designs Shop (Etsy)

Trisha and Martin

Trisha and Martin celebrated their marriage a few weeks ago in Oswego, IL at the amazingly rustic Emerson Creek. It was such a beautiful summer June day and the sun lit up Trisha and Martin’s faces as we did portraits around the property. They had a short but sweet ceremony with the corn fields as a backdrop. I had so much fun being a part of their celebration and wish them congratulations!!