Grand Loft | Shabby Chic Wedding Inspiration

April 1, 2012

I put together this shabby chic wedding inspiration shoot last May with an amazing group of artists, but somehow I’ve held out on sharing it with you until now. As we inch closer to wedding season, I didn’t think it would be fair for me to keep this one to myself any longer. I hope you find some inspiration in the photos below.

Many thanks to all of those who helped make this shoot happen:

Venue: Grand Loft
Flowers and details: Kat Cooper
Jewelry and wish jars: Jan Vettraino
Dress design: Susan Brennan (recognize the dress?)
Hair and makeup: Cassandra Murphy (Nicole’s Salon, St. Johns)
Cupcakes and french macaroons: A Piece O’ Cake

Tiff + Eric | Chicago Urban Engagement Session

March 18, 2012

I met Tiff almost five years ago during my first summer living in Chicago (wow—has it really been that long already?), so when she asked if I could make it out to shoot her engagement photos with her fiance, Eric, I couldn’t wait to get there. Tiff and Eric—thanks for an amazing weekend back in the city. I’m so happy for you two!

Check back next Tuesday for a brand new blog post.

Jess & Paul | Majestic Colonial Destination Wedding

March 3, 2012

Note: If you’re getting married at the Majestic Colonial or a similar destination resort, I’d love to talk to you about photographing your wedding. I love to travel, and I’m often willing to barter travel to make your wedding photography as affordable as it would be hire someone locally. Get in touch to learn more about special rates for destination weddings.

This will be one of my longer wedding posts—I can’t resist sharing the beautiful photos from Jess and Paul’s destination wedding at the Majestic Colonial in Punta Cana. I’ve been looking forward to this wedding for a long time (it’s the first destination wedding I’ve been to since my own in November 2010). It was so nice to have a little February escape with an incredible group at a fabulous hotel. Jess and Paul, thank you again for putting together the perfect destination wedding.

If you were a guest at the wedding, you can view the wedding gallery and order prints in my shop (the password is the bride’s maiden name, all lowercase).

The pool through the hotel was awesome—probably the biggest pool I’ve ever seen.

Yep, that’s my husband on the far left (below).

I wish Jeff and I had thought set up a photo booth at our destination wedding. This was great fun.

Check back next Tuesday for a brand new blog post.

Jess & Paul | Apple Picking Engagement Session

February 12, 2012

Last fall, I met up with my dear friends, Jess and Paul, for a little wine tasting and apple picking in Western Michigan. Jess and I met when I lived in Chicago, and we clicked instantly. I’m absolutely over the moon about heading down to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic this week to photograph their destination wedding this coming Saturday. I LOVE destination weddings (especially in February). Bring on the beach!

Check back next Tuesday for a brand new blog post.

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