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Spring Engagement at ​Cantigny Park- Callie & Ian

Callie and Ian flew in from Colorado for their engagement session at Cantigny Park, and our timing couldn’t have been more perfect! We were blessed with a sunny day, and the blooms around the fountain were absolutely stunning. Their love story began when they met online just after Callie moved to Colorado. Everything clicked right […]

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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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A Fall Engagement at Hurley Gardens: Gaby & Ben

Gaby & Ben’s love story is a true testament to modern romance, igniting from a shared passion for books on a dating app and leading to a surprise proposal amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Hawaii’s Volcano National Park. Their journey began with a simple coffee date that Gaby always believed was the start of something […]

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A Fall Engagement at Blackwell Forest Preserve: Stephanie & John

Imagine your high school sweetheart popping the question – that’s the fairy tale Steph and John are living, and I had the joy of capturing their love just a couple of weeks after the proposal! My journey with Steph began at Carlos & Maggie’s wedding, where she shone as an energetic bridesmaid, and little did […]

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A Fall Engagement at Blackwell Forest Preserve: Angela & Matt

In an age where digital connections often spark real-world flames, the story of how Angela & Matt met unfolds across the screens of a dating app, bridging a distance of 70 miles with conversations that promised something more. Skepticism turned into curiosity for Angela, as the small-town charm of a place she’d never heard of […]

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A Fall Engagement at Cantigny Park: Steph & Zach

Steph and Zack’s journey to engagement is nothing short of magical. Their story began at Illinois State University thanks to Zack’s older brother – a mutual connection who set the stage for a beautiful future when he invited Steph over to a summer bonfire with friends. Zack showed up tired, but when he saw Steph, […]

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