Alexa and Caleb

Cradled by the snow,

Ice and wind…

Winter chill keeps us close

By the fire

Of our heart’s desire.

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I photographed Alexa and Caleb’s wedding a couple of weeks ago in Wheaton, IL. Their ceremony was held in the beautiful Gary United Methodist church followed by a reception at the classy Moment on Main. I had so much fun braving the blizzard and doing some crazy photos out in the snow and wind as we walked down the street after they got married. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience a winter blizzard than celebrating with Alexa and Caleb!

Madeleine and Nick

I’m so excited to share some photos from Nick and Madeleine’s wedding day. It took place a couple of weekends ago on beautiful November Friday afternoon. After a first look and wedding party portraits at one of my favorite places, the Morton Arboretum, we took a trolley ride to their Chicago wedding ceremony at St. Michael’s Cathedral. Their nuptials were followed by a reception at the lovely Carlisle in Lombard. I had an incredible time photographing their wedding and I wish Madeleine and Nick a heartfelt congratulations!

Becca and Zach

Surrounded by the beauty of autumn, Becca and Zach said their wedding vows and exchanged rings at the lovely Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, IL. It was sunny and, while it was a bit chilly, we took advantage of the scenery for a ton of wedding party portraits. Huge thanks for everybody being good sports about it! Congratulations Becca and Zach! I can’t wait to share the rest of your photos with you. Special thanks to Nick Holstein for helping me photograph their wedding! -Jake

Bridget and Kevin

Bridget and Kevin’s wedding ceremony took place on a lovely October afternoon at a gorgeous Catholic Church in Chicago called Immaculate Conception. I love that they walked out of ceremony to someone playing bagpipes! Their reception was held at the super classy Loews hotel in Rosemont. Bridget designed everything and it was really cool to see her vision come to life. Thank you to Bridget and Kevin for having us photograph their day and big thanks to Nick Holstein for being my second photographer!

Jonathan and Kelli

Autumnal bliss

Reaches out and ties our hearts together

Burgundy red, canary yellow, and clementine orange

Colors that captivate our senses

We let them fall

And caress the ground

Now, we rest a bit as we start our lives anew

Rich with the blessings of our past

The future is bright with our love

Bliss autumnal