Downtown chicago elopement

  • Rainy City Hall Elopement : Alexandra + David – 8/12/16

    Rainy City Hall Elopement : Alexandra + David – 8/12/16

    I constantly get asked “what do we do if it rains?” from my elopement couples. Yes I tried to have some form of back up plan, but if I’m being honest some of my favorite photos are from rainy days. I’d prefer not to have a torrential downpour, but some sprinkles or light rain…

  • Intimate Wedding at Swissotel : Natalie + Mike 8/11/16

    Intimate Wedding at Swissotel : Natalie + Mike 8/11/16

    If you follow the blog you recognize these two from my previous post on their engagement session. They came down from Canada with a few close friends and family to get married! Their ceremony and reception was held at Swissotel with gorgeous views overlooking Navy Pier and the lake. Just in case there was…

  • Olive Park Elopement: Kathy + Chris 7/29/16

    Meet Kathy & Chris! They eloped in Olive Park on what started out as a very rainy day. Thankfully the skies opened up and gave them some gorgeous lights just before their ceremony started! Our associate photographer Carrie captured them as they said “I do” followed by some portraits in the area. They finished…

  • Public Hotel Elopement: Sarah + Max 7/27/16

    Public Hotel Elopement: Sarah + Max 7/27/16

    My favorite Kiwi’s are on the blog tonight! Sarah first contacted me when she and Max were planning a trip that included a stop in Chicago for Lollapalooza weekend. And they figured, why not get married while we’re there! Enter our dream team! I helped Sarah plan things as they were traveling in all…

  • City Hall Elopement: Kaiti + Danny 7/11/16

    City Hall Elopement: Kaiti + Danny 7/11/16

    Meet Kaiti & Danny! They came down from Wisconsin with their immediate families to get married at city hall. I have to admit I was a little nervous to photograph this elopement as Danny is an awesome newspaper photojournalist. It’s always an honor to have a fellow photographer trust you with their images! We…