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A Spring Wedding at the Metropolis Ballroom- Gaby & Ben

Photographing Gaby & Ben’s wedding day this past weekend was a fantastic kick-off to Wedding Season! I had so much fun capturing their special moments, and today, I’m thrilled to share three of my absolute favorites—keeping up with our Wedding Wednesday tradition! 3. The morning began with bridal preparations featuring Gaby and her lovely bridesmaids! […]

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Spring Engagement at Blackwell Forest Preserve- Victoria & Cole

I just loved getting to connect with Victoria and Cole at their engagement session last week at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Wheaton, IL! Even with it being early Spring, the setting was beautiful with POPS of green. I’m so glad I got to capture their love in this perfect spot. Victoria & Cole first met […]

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Your Sparkler Exit- Three Things to Remember

One of my favorite ways to end the night with our couples is with a sparkler send off. It’s the perfect way to cap off a wedding celebration and the photos, are truly stunning! There are two different ways to set up your sparkler send off…

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Associate Wedding by Cassie at Crystal Creek Farm Venue- Savannah & Bryon

Savannah & Bryon got married this past weekend and their wedding day was truly a joy. Not only did I get to tag team it with RWP Associate Photographer Cassie, but the day was STUNNING! When I asked Cassie her top 3 favorite moments from the day, this is what she had to say… “It’s […]

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Three Options for Your Engagement Ring Pre-Ceremony

What should I do with my engagement ring before my ceremony? This is a question that comes up pretty often on a wedding day and usually RIGHT before the ceremony! The good news, is you have options and there is no wrong way to do it. : ) But first, you may be wondering, WHY […]

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Associate Engagement at Notre Dame by Cassie- Megan & Nathan

Newly engaged Megan & Nathan met up with our amazing RWP Associate last week for their engagement session at the breathtaking Saint Mary’s & Notre Dame, and WOW—what a day it was! We faced a little weather challenge with the skies delivering everything from rain to snow, but that didn’t stop us from capturing the […]

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