Weddings are full of so much joy. They’re a celebration, a beginning, and one of the most meaningful days of your life. But for many couples, they can also carry a quiet ache. Because sometimes, there’s someone deeply important who should be there… and isn’t. A parent.A grandparent.A sibling.A dear friend. And if that’s part […]

Thinking about Quinn & Dillon’s wedding day last Saturday brings back so many wonderful memories. Before the wedding day even began, Cassie had the joy of photographing their welcome party at The Elm in La Grange, which meant she was able to meet so many of their favorite people ahead of time. By the time […]

June Edition A Crazy Idea Last year, a few neighbors had a crazy idea: “What if we built a float for the Wheaton 4th of July Parade?” What followed was far more fun than any of us expected. Sure, there was a float. There were t-shirts, decorations, candy, and enough group texts to keep everyone’s […]

Thinking back to Nathalie & Patrick’s wedding day at the Hyatt Lodge this past weekend brings back so many sweet memories. After ten years together, this celebration felt like the perfect reflection of their relationship: joyful, relaxed, and deeply rooted in love. From meeting in college, navigating seasons of long distance, and eventually building a […]

There is something so exciting about photographing couples in the season right before they say “I do,” and spending an evening with Madalyn & Jack at Cantigny Park was such a joy. These two got engaged in April of last year and are currently counting down the days until their wedding later this summer. From […]

If someone turned Sarah & Chase’s engagement session into a rom-com, I’d absolutely watch it. 🤍 It had all the ingredients: a sweet couple, a walk through some of Chicago’s most iconic locations, plenty of laughter, a little spontaneity, and an ending that involved these two jumping straight into Lake Michigan fully clothed. From the […]