I’ll say it once and I’ll say it again. I love my couples. I’ve done a few engagement sessions now, and I honestly learn a LOT through them. Not speaking in photography terms but in life. My couples probably don’t know that while I’m snapping away behind the camera I’m also being inspired and reminded of the little things that will always matter in a relationship. Like subtle glances and grins, simply holding hands, or sneaking kisses. Jay & Rae were that solid reminder. The way Jay would randomly begin to twirl her as they walked through the garden, the way they looked at each other, these two made the moments happen and you could just feel the love!

Jay actually scored points with me before we met, he was the first groom to contact me! Seriously how sweet is this, he knew Rae had been eyeing up my photography for their wedding, so he took action himself to check if I was available. Melt my heart! I couldn’t wait to meet them for their session! We started our day walking the beach during sunrise and then ventured off to Boerner Botanical Gardens (I must return again, so pretty)! Jay looked dapper in his suit and Rae so lovely in her white dress, they made the garden extra beautiful this day. So happy they found me and that I get to be a part of their special day at The Graine Exchange next June! Enjoy their preview!

Guys, getting out of the Fox Valley area for a change and exploring some new scenery was so inspiring! Chelsie and Tom picked an incredible place for their session, I mean Bender Park had it all. Overgrown roads, meadows, forest, and trails that led to the cliffs alongside Lake Michigan. I was so excited to start the session off with their adorable 3 year old girl Lila who ended up being just the CUTEST bundle of energy. After a few family takes we ventured off and made our trek to the cliffs. It was a blustery, dreary day but these two hiked a mile in dress shoes like champs and were down for all the crazy adventure! Chelsie & Tom met in Milwaukee their freshman year of college, Chelsie was an NBA Milwaukee Bucks cheerleader and Tom actually proposed to her in the Bucks arena, center court! I loved when Chelsie shared they wanted their day to be authentic, completely their style, their vibe. I am excited to see what they put together!

They are getting married next fall at The Enchanted Barn and this one’s gonna be a very special one for me. This remote gem in the countryside happens to be the very same place my husband and I got married in 2016. Planning our wedding is really what sparked me to get back in touch with my creative side and get started on this whole photography journey. After our day was over, I had unexpected post-wedding blues (it is a thing people)! And it wasn’t being a “bride” that I missed, but it was being a planner and a creative and being a part of projects that inspired me. I discovered I loved the wedding industry, all the light, love, pretty details, and I just knew in my heart I belonged in this world. Returning next fall (but this time on the OTHER side of the camera) will truly feel full circle. I am thanking my lucky stars this incredible couple found me and chose me to be a part.

Enjoy the preview!