They had technically “known” each other for a while.  They went to the same small high school but were in different graduation classes, and then they went off to study at different colleges.  She was to become a special education teacher and he was to become an electrician. Completely different path. Completely different states. But […]

One of my most favorite things about being a photographer is that no two sessions are ever alike!  When Lauren called me and let me know that they wanted to do their session downtown Chicago…I wanted to let out a giant squeal but instead I let a semi-giant…”YES!!” I LOVE new landscape and new places […]

Oh friends…are you ready for this adorable Engagment Session?! I first met Hope & Sam on a sunny Sunday afternoon and INSTANTLY fell in love them! Their love story started all because of a love of running and turned into a deep love for each other.  They were in high school but went to two […]

Ahhh you guys!  This engagement session out in the wide open spaces…well it was just perfect!  Clare and Nathayn grew up in different states (her in Illinois and him in Texas!), first connected in Iowa at college and they are getting married here in Indiana this Winter.  In fact, it will be our last wedding […]

Oh these two.  Their story begins at work.  He noticed her long before she noticed him.  But that was ok…because the extra head start he had gave him time to study her and learn all about who she was and what made Erica so unique. One thing he noticed is that she loved Sour Patch […]

When Rachel first inquired with me, she told me all about her relationship with the guy she had chosen to spend the rest of her life with.  Elliott and Rachel first met at a party in the Summer before they entered high school.  It was a simple meeting.  There wasn’t any “magic” things happening or […]

On a warmer than usual November day, Tyler took Mandy to the Lighthouse for dinner.  Only he knew that so much more was going to happen that night! Tyler had prepared and planned for months and it had come down to this night.  The lakeside gazebo was set up perfectly with strewn white lights and a rustic […]

As we were walking through Wicker Park, towards a particularly pretty spot…I asked them how it all started.  “How did the YOU become a WE”?   She looked at him, and he looked at her.  They couldn’t think of the moment when it happened.  Mostly because…it has always seemed to be “we”. Kaylin and Joe have […]

A Winter Lemon Lake County Park Engagement Session, Cedar Lake Indiana When I drove up to our session location, I was layered.  I mean REALLY layered!  I had hand warmers, and warm socks and winter boots!  I knew that these two wanted to brave the cold for their engagement session…and I was ready! Laura & […]

They attended different high schools but still ended up crossing paths anyway. She would dog sit for his dog at times and when I asked where their first date was…they both responded with question in their eyes.  Because there really was no “official” first date.  They were already friends and they barely remember when it […]