Timeless in the City is a styled editorial built around restraint. Ashlee Stapleton of Ashlee Stapleton Events planned and coordinated it and modeled as the bride, with her husband Jason stepping in as the groom. I built the shot plan - the locations, the timing, and the order we'd move through the building.

This talented team of vendors in the Northwest Suburbs area brought a luxury level concept to life for smaller venues. They wanted to give clients an elevated experience, showing them the potential these spaces hold. They paid homage to the roots in the prairies and utilized a lot of naturally sourced foliage to showcase our home. The shoot took place in Historic Woodstock, at the Courthouse Square.

Every season transforms this city into a different backdrop. Summertime from the color pallet to the seasonal florals to the quality of the natural light available, choosing your wedding season is a big deal!
If you're trying to decide exactly when to say "I do," here's what each Chicago season really brings to the table when it comes to your wedding photography.

One of the most common questions during wedding planning is about vendor gratuity: Is it  optional? How much should we give? When do we hand it out? Who should be responsible for  distributing it to the right vendors? 
Today we are going over the full list of vendors and with a Chicago wedding planner’s recommendations from years of working in the wedding industry.

As a long-time professional Chicago wedding photographer, I have spent hundreds (and I mean of mornings with brides and grooms in those fleeting hours before the ceremony. I’ve seen the “good”, the “not-as-good”, and the “whoopsie daisies!” all pop-up on wedding mornings and lucky for you, I’ve created a little cheat-sheet listing out my top five ways you can prep to make sure you are set for wedding morning – and ultimately wedding day - success!

Not sure when to order wedding invitations or begin planning your wedding-day stationery? This guide walks you through the key milestones, from Save the Dates and invitation design to mailing deadlines and day-of details, so you know when to begin and what comes next.

This gorgeous wedding was captured in Chicago by one of our community members, Varya Bazalev Photography. We hope that this Chicago wedding is all ofthe inspiration you need to create a magical day that is absolutely YOU.

From the beginning, Erica and Isabella wanted their wedding to feel personal, joyful, and centered on community. As their planner, my role was to help translate those values into each decision while creating a day that allowed them to remain fully present.

Emily and Grant’s wedding reimagined classic urban elegance through a bold, fruit-inspired lens, transforming the Chicago Illuminating Company into a vibrant celebration of color, texture, and personality. Rather than leaning into the muted tones often associated with industrial venues, this design embraced playful citrus hues, rich berry accents, and unexpected pops of tangerine, raspberry, and lime.