Scott and Anna… what can I say about them? Their intense love for one another is one of the most immediate things that strikes me about them, and their wedding yesterday reminded me of what it’s all about. There were tears, and laughter, and more importantly, two people who bring out the absolute best in one other and who have been lucky enough to find each other. Anna and Scott, thank you so much for letting me share these moments with you!

These first 2 shots are my favorites of the day:

Isn’t she beautiful?

I loved this moment right before Scott arrived and Anna was getting her veil on… somehow putting that veil on made it feel official to her and she just started tearing up…

Anna and Scott opted to see one another prior to the ceremony which was very cool! She was waiting for him in the backyard garden of his mother’s house when he walked in. This is their first moment seeing each other.

We hopped into the limo and headed downtown for some group shots…

The guys were just too cool for school…

Some of the details. I loved her bracelet!

It was just a bit humid out and Scott’s finger was a little swollen. Anna started cracking up when she tried putting that ring on and it got stuck! It took a moment, but it finally went all the way on

Their first dance:

I’m in such a black and white mood lately!

Of course, the color ones are always lovely (see below)… but I am just digging black and white for a lot of these beach photos.

Oh, B&W how I love thee…

Just taking a quick break from my vacation in Key West to share a few of the photos from Kati and Mike’s wedding yesterday. It was just beautiful!

Justin and Mike have been best friends for more than half their lives, and in all the time he’s known Mike he has never seen him as happy as he is with Kati. When we found out that they were getting married, we knew Mike was making THE best decision in his life.

I was lucky enough to witness one of the most important milestones of their lives, and watching my husband stand up as the best man for his best friend couldn’t have been more perfect.  It was a simple ceremony, an intimate gathering of their closest friends and family. I couldn’t have pictured it any other way for these two.

On such an important day, I felt blessed. Blessed that I was entrusted to honor their memories through these photographs, blessed to be one of the handful of people in the whole world who were able to witness this moment in person, and blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people and wonderful friends. 

Mike and Kati, we wish you a long and happy life together. I think you’ve found your happily ever after! We love you! 

These guys heart one another.

One final fun shot…

Till next time!

Back at the beginning of May, I shot my first official wedding since the start of my business last year… I’ve been plugging away at edits but took a break from that to create this slideshow… So sit back, put your headphones on, and enjoy! Pat & Jelena – happy almost 1 month anniversary! To view the slideshow click here.

I had to put one more photo on this entry… I just love the feel of this one. Happy June everyone! This year is flying by! 

Yesterday was a major milestone in my photography career, and I owe it all to the gorgeous couple below. I shot my very first wedding, and I couldn’t be more honored to have been able to share this day with Pat & Jelena. We met just last year at a mutual friend’s wedding in Jamaica, and I of course, couldn’t put my camera down the entire trip. Jelena noticed how passionate I was about photography, and after seeing some of my work she and Pat approached me about shooting their engagement photos, and eventually their wedding.

We had a fantastic session last July for their engagement photos, and after several months of anticipation, the big day finally came! Jelena looked absolutely radiant!

The setting: The Allerton Hotel in downtown Chicago, and group photos at Millenium Park. I am one lucky lady to have this one be my first!

Now, enough talking, onto the photos! This first one is my favorite shot of the day:

 This was at the beginning of the day while Jelena was getting ready:

Her dress was phenomenal:

As I browsed through some of the photos today, this one literally made me tear up. It is just so timeless and classic, I can feel the love in the room!

Pat and the boys:

The ladies looking sharp! 

 And I’ll leave you with my 2nd favorite shot of the entire day:

Jelena and Pat: Thank you for trusting me to document your wedding, and believing I could capture the beauty of your special day in the light that it deserved. It truly was an honor.  Justin and I send out our heart felt congratulations to you both!! Enjoy your time in Greece!

Stay tuned for part 2 of Pat & Jelena’s Wedding… I’ve just gone through some of the photos, and I have some great moments at the reception I’ll want to share