the journal

I’ve been photographing the Saravias since before they were “The Saravias!” It’s been such an honor to walk with them through all of their life’s milestones, from engagement to being first time home owners, to starting a family. It was so fun to meet their sweet baby girl at their spring session last month. She […]

I photographed this extended family session last summer for Warner and Margaret’s 50th wedding anniversary. They were soon moving homes, so we did the photos outside of the house to document not only the two of them and their family that has grown over the years, but also to document the home in which it […]

Jomarie and RJ were wed on a beautifully sunny September day at Barrington’s White House, surrounded by their closest friends and family. It was such a sweet day filled with so much love, joy and dancing! The day started with the two of them reading letters they wrote for each other, to one another in […]

I received an inquiry from Betty last summer saying she and her husband David found out that they were pregnant, and they wanted to set up a session with their families to surprise them with the news. So we did exactly that! We met at the Bahai Temple in Wilmette, IL on a beautifully sunny […]

What a whirlwind of a year 2021 was. I almost feel like it was just one big giant blur….anyone else agree?! In 2021 I started working towards taking my business a step further from the side hustle that it was, and I am so glad I did. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, […]

Did a newborn shoot this past summer to document baby Elowynn’s entrance into the world! Let me just say this, if I had any doubt in the magic of outdoor newborn sessions before, this session absolutely scrapped all that and has caused me to become a true believer in them. SO much sweetness in the […]

I’ve been photographing these three since their maternity days, and every year since. I cannot express how much fun it has been to document their family throughout the years. From maternity to the newborn stages to the toddler years, and now onto the little girl years. They moved to a new home recently, and this […]

I’ve known Edgar and Jocelyn since they were dating. I photographed Edgar’s big surprise proposal a few years back, and I recently had the chance to photograph them in their first ever home together with their sweet pup, Toby! Can every session have a dog in it?? It was so special and fun to join […]

I photographed the Blackburn family on a hot summer day in downtown Chicago. I actually met Danni on Instagram— She and her family had moved to Chicago from England for the year and I loved following along with all her stateside adventures! Needless to say, I was beyond excited to capture their sweet family. The […]

My brother and his wife welcomed little Luca into the world last year, and I had the privilege of photographing their family of three for the first time! It was a special session. Every newborn session is so special, but I definitely felt all the emotions seeing my brother hold his own son during these. […]