05.23.13

Heading Home

I’m at the airport now, waiting to board my flight home from an incredible trip to Nantucket. My mind in a beautiful New England fog. I cannot wait to tell you all more about this time. But for now, I am wishing one Mary Marantz the very happiest of birthdays! To dreaming big dreams and [...]

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05.21.13

Texas Trip with Wil

Last weekend Wil & I visited his parents in Texas. It was so good to eat delicious Persian food, sip the tea, and have time with his family. Plus we actually got to travel together! XXOO

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05.16.13

Happy Early Birthday Wil :-)

Tomorrow is your birthday. I couldn’t be happier to be traveling with you on your day. I can’t wait to see what this years adventures bring our way. I love you more than I imagined possible and am so happy to be building our lives together. You are my soulmate, my love. I am so incredibly [...]

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05.14.13

Peninsula Chicago Wedding Photos

Last weekend I had the absolute honor of photographing Alexis & Jimmy’s beautifully classic wedding celebration at the stunning Peninsula Hotel. I just can’t get over how pretty everything was! Alexis, you truly looked like royalty. I hope you’re enjoying your honeymoon! If you’d like a little music accompaniment for the photos, please listen to “My Girl” [...]

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05.09.13

Thursday Therapy Chicago: Wedding Professionals Networking

I can’t believe it’s Thursday again! Is it me, or are the weeks flying by?? My favorite Thursday of the month is next week. Thursday Therapy. It’s a networking networking event for wedding professionals. A wedding venue hosts, a caterer provides yummy hors d’eouvres, a florist decorates, and a photographer takes pictures. And every month [...]

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05.22.13

A Portrait

Sometimes my favorite images come when I’m just testing the light. Some images speak to my soul. This is one of them.

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05.20.13

Fun Chicago Engagement Photos

Laura & Kevin are one of my favorite couples this year. They are so much fun to hang out with, and I just know their intimate wedding next month is going to be amazing! For their engagement photos they wanted to start at home with Jane and then walk over to the park. Is little [...]

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05.15.13

Latest Obsessions: Spring Edition

»David’s Tea!« This Canadian tea company has recently opened up shop in Bucktown and quite frankly, it’s hard for me not to stop by for tea every single day. If you’re looking for the PERFECT hot black sweet tea without adding any sweetener, you have to try Glitter & Gold. I’m still hunting for the [...]

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05.13.13

Today

I’ve started at least six different blog posts in the past hour, but none of them seem “right” for today. So I’m going to stop trying to blog just for the sake of it and get to work with 1 Thessalonians in mind. I hope you have a beautiful Monday. image source

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05.08.13

Chicago History Museum Wedding Pictures

I’m not sure I can bring to words how wonderful Mike & Amanda’s wedding was on Saturday. It was really beautiful to see both families reach out to each other and embrace all the love and care that went into raising such amazing people. Two families became one. If you’d like to listen, their first [...]

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