Notes from the Journal

Here is a list of some great photo locations around Chicago. I call these hidden gems because they aren't spots that you will typically see in wedding or engagement photos. Using these locations ensures that my couples get unique backdrops while...

Heading into 2020 I was on track to have one of my busiest years yet. The pandemic hit and suddenly all my wedding gigs lined up were in limbo. Couples scrambled to reschedule their date and then reschedule again. I felt for them as they tried to...

Despite a pandemic upending the wedding industry in 2020, I was still able to photograph some intimate events for couples after shooting two "normal" weddings in February. Here are some of my favorite shots from weddings this year.  

So many great engagements sessions with couples this year. The pandemic did have an upside and we were able to take advantage of a much quieter city. Sessions go much smoother with less car and foot traffic to navigate around. Looking forward to...

Anyone who knows me is aware that I’m a sucker for a dog. A dog of any shape and size will do. I just want their attention and want to give them mine. In fact, my wife and I have a little, 6-year-old Malshi (Maltese and Shih tzu) named Ellie who is...

As we round out week 2 of the quarantine, I wanted to get some thoughts down to reflect on how life in Chicago has been. I’m used to working from home so my day to day isn’t radically different. Spending a lot of time at home is not something I...

Chicago is a bustling city. There aren’t too many public spaces that are empty during regular business hours, especially during the warmer months. I think it’s important to choose locations for engagement sessions that allow us to have a little bit...

Another year in the books! I’m truly humbled that couples continue to trust me to capture their big day. I’ve been photographing weddings for over a decade now and it’s still not something I take lightly. Each wedding day still starts with...

In addition to capturing couples, I also do a lot of family photography. Long before anyone hired me for their weddings, parents were finding me on Craigslist to photograph their children. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about how to get kids to...

I’ve seen it over and over: the ceremony has just ended and the only thing standing between you and the party are the obligatory family shots or “formals” (as they are sometimes called). This can be a stressful part of your wedding day. These...