Lauren and Brandon

I just love photographing weddings out in the country. Something about the fresh air and open space makes me feel right at home. Sable Creek Homestead in Minooka, where Lauren and Brandon had the wedding, was the perfect setting for their day! Lauren got ready on site in the huge bridal suite before we did a first look at the nearby Baker County Forest Preserve. It was quite windy that day and, fortunately, this location blocked all of the wind while we did portraits. The fall color in the forest was glorious! Their ceremony was held on the homestead and the site was built by hand by the owners. Everything about their day was just absolutely gorgeous and perfect and I feel so blessed that I got to capture it all. Congratulations to Lauren and Brandon!!

Meghan and Patrick

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing Meghan and Patrick’s wedding ceremony and reception at the amazing Itasca Country Club! They had their ceremony inside set against a beautiful ring of flowers and surrounded by all their friends and family. Afterwards, we went out of the golf course in the warm autumn sunshine for portraits with the bridal party. I swear we were laughing the entire time and I had an absolute blast with this group. Thank you Meghan and Patrick for having me be a part of your day. You are the best!!

Lauren and Sean

Last month I had the honor of photographing Lauren and Sean’s amazing fall wedding at the unique Charcoal Factory Loft in Chicago. We started off the day with some getting ready shots at their condos followed by a first look at Ward Park. We then took a trip to the Chicago River for some bridal party portraits with Chicago as a backdrop before heading to Charcoal Factory for their ceremony. Their short but sweet ceremony was held in the courtyard and afterwards they had food trucks and dancing! Ending the night with a sparkler tunnel is good way to go! Thank you Lauren and Sean for having me photograph your wedding!! Jake

Audrey and Will

Audrey and Will got married a couple of weeks ago at the beautiful Hyatt Lodge in Oakbrook. After some getting ready photos and a first look with Audrey’s dad they did a first look, vow exchange and some portraits in the woods across the street. Their ceremony was held on a patio that overlooked the lake that’s right next to the hotel and was followed by an intimate reception that was designed and coordinated by the fabulous Molly Masters of Jam Wedding Productions. Thank you to Nick Holstein who helped me out as second shooter. And thank you to Audrey and Will for having us capture their wedding day!

Paul and Lisa