S+N Wedding

One of my best friends got married this past Saturday and I had the honor of capturing her and her groom getting ready! Stephanie and I have been friends for 13 years and I wanted to be able to enjoy the day with her instead of running around with my camera all day. But, I couldn't pass up the chance to photograph some awesome moments before the wedding.

The ceremony was at the University Bible Fellowship in Chicago, and the reception took place at the Evanston Golf Club in Skokie. The golf club was absolutely gorgeous. The entire venue was just lovely. (Honestly, even the bathrooms were pretty!) The lighting in the room Stephanie got ready in was perfection - a photographer's dream! I hopped over to the house Natan was staying at and snapped some photographs of him and his best man. They were men of little words, but I enjoyed spending time with them!

Check out the images from that beautiful morning below!

B+A Engagement

Oh, my goodness! I don't even know where to start with this session! The lighting was gorgeous, the location was beautiful, and this couple is just amazing!

I met Brenda as an acquaintance about 5 years ago through one of my best friends, and she introduced me to Andrew a couple of years later. Brenda reached out while my husband was sick in the hospital. She would bring me home-made goodies and movies and spend time with me while I was in the waiting room. She spent a few hours with me at a time to help me keep my mind off of things. She and Andrew were there for me when my husband passed away, and even checked up on me often long after. They have become good friends of mine, and they are a couple of the sweetest people. I was so honored when they asked me to photograph their engagement session and wedding!

We did this session during Golden Hour, a magical hour that is basically every outdoor photographer's dream. The sun is low, the shadows are long, the colors are magical... It just makes for amazing, dreamy, and romantic photos!

Also, if you have never been to Danada House in Wheaton and the property surrounding it, I suggest you go! It's so beautiful. We wandered around the property, exploring the outside of the old home (now a perfect location for weddings and other events) and walking the trails. During this time of the year, there are so many flowers in bloom, which I took advantage of for ring shots!

I hardly posed Brenda and Andrew - they were silly and romantic all on their own, which is exactly how I love my sessions to go! I'm excited to see how amazing their wedding will be next March!

xo