They also opted for a much smaller guest list than usual. Only about 40 people at their ceremony and 80 at their reception. They wanted to be sure they were surrounded by the people who love them most and would lift them up and bring good energy to their wedding day. I LOVE that.
Read MoreAs I’m finding with a lot of my clients, they would have loved to elope, but they wanted to involve their families in their wedding. So they opted for a very lowkey intimate ceremony by the pond in Humboldt Park with about 15 family and close friends standing by, one violinist, and their best friend Nick officiating.
Read MoreThese two took the old wedding traditions and completelyyyy turned them on their head. Like, COMPLETELY. I loved it so much. They took a situation that would normally make them super anxious and turned it into something fun both for their guests AND (more importantly, in my opinion) for THEM.
Read MoreI knew Michelle and Tony from college at Lawrence University and it was such a privilege to be a part of their wedding day. Anyone who knows Michelle will tell you she is one of the sweetest, smiley-est people on planet Earth and it’s really infectious. It was a truly happy, smiley, beautiful day.
Read MoreThey took all those antiquated wedding traditions and did them in a way that was completely their own and honored their amazingly weird personalities. This is exactly what I advocate for. Doing YOU on your wedding day! Make it YOURS! Make it something that you look back on and relive the happiness, not the anxiety or stress.
Read MoreHere they are again, folks. My most loyal clients in the universe. Back for a THIRD session with me!! I can hardly believe it. I’m just floored and so grateful for the trust given to me again and again by these two. Love you guys. ❤ And this time they were recently ENGAGED!!!
Read MoreThis shoot is basically the definition of California dreamin’. That sunset, those enormous blue waves, the rocks, the abandoned train tracks, even the BIRDS came through and helped make some magic. And Kiah and Tabs obviously are madly in love and the funnest silliest weirdos ever.
Read MoreWhen I asked if she and her husband, Spencer, wanted to meet me in Yosemite when I stopped by on my California roadtrip, they were all for it. And they just happened to be celebrating their 3rd wedding anniversary a few days before!
Read MoreI did a couples session for them when they visited Chicago back in June. When Rachel saw that I was coming to California for a workshop and roadtrip, she jumped on the opportunity to have me document their love AGAIN in their home state! There is a special place in my heart for repeat clients.
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