What do you do when you find your soulmate? Throw a romantic wedding and get married, of course! There is nothing more exciting to a wedding photographer than witnessing the joining of two individuals who are very much in love, and Amanda and Pete’s romantic and elegant June wedding at the Embassy hotel in Pekin, […]

One of the most significant choices a bride and groom has to make about their wedding is the venue. As the setting for the ceremony and entertainment, the wedding venue is key to creating a romantic atmosphere and highlighting the couple’s personality. Each venue also has its own preferred vendors – think catering, flowers, photography, […]

Everyone knows that Disney World is the happiest and most magical place on earth, but not everyone gets to claim this enchanted park as their own special place. Ellen and Mike do, though, and how wonderful it is for them! Even their vintage and romantic wedding included elements to show to their love of this […]

“Love is the flower you’ve got to let grow.” – John Lennon Flowers are so key to a wedding. They make up the bouquets, boutonnieres, decorations, centerpieces, and the entire aesthetic. They add color, fragrance, texture, style, personality, and beauty to the ceremony and reception. Sometimes, though, finding the right florist can feel overwhelming and […]

Like the best romantic movies, Jennifer and Ryan’s love story began in a coffee shop and ended with a romantic Funks Grove wedding. A City Meetup Jennifer was a barista at Starbucks in Chicago, and Ryan worked IT in the same building. One day he came by to check on some phone lines. Of course, […]

One of the best things about being a wedding photographer is meeting different couples, learning their stories, and getting to be a small part of the next stage in their life’s journey. And having the opportunity to photograph Evelyn and Daniel’s traditional wedding was a real treat! When Awkward Meetings Turn to Love Evelyn and […]

Every new bride has dreamed of her wedding day since she was a little girl. She played dress up and grabbed the neighborhood boy to play the part of her groom. She got into her mother’s makeup drawer to make herself look her prettiest for her big day. She danced on her daddy’s toes to […]

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Milovanovic, straight from their sophisticated wedding! Undeniable Chemistry Leads to a Loving Relationship… Nicki and Kyle met through a mutual friend, and they knew it was meant to be. When you know, you just know! Kyle’s initial first impression of Nicki was how funny, intelligent, and attractive she is. Nicki loved […]