Before I get to these off the charts photos of Drew and Val's wedding on the dock in Fish Creek, Wisconsin - I need to give you some background info. Not to make this wedding post about me, but this story is important. And yes, it involves me. So yes, I did just make this wedding post about me. The bride in question (Valerie) and I met years ago on the blogosphere. We were single, pessimistic, quasi-bitter, unapologetically sarcastic twenty-somethings writing about our tumultuous relationships and post-college life confusion.
Read moreSinnissippi Gardens Engagement | Sean + Emily {Rockford IL Photographers}
I'm way behind on blogging this beautiful engagement at Sinnissippi Gardens - but that's the way of wedding season! I was so excited when Emily contacted me about photographing their wedding - we had worked together years ago. She was the blonde counterpart to the long hair club. Population: me and her. I always love to see people I know end up all happily ever after. Pffft. That was mushy, sorry. After doing this engagement session, we can't wait for August! Such a laid back, fun, and hilarious couple. And those eyes just don't quit. #jelly
Read moreKlehm Arboretum Wedding | Luke + Michele {Rockford IL Wedding Photographers}
Let this little tale be of some comfort to future brides who dare to plan an outdoor wedding in the fickle Midwest. This lovely bride, Michele, had a gorgeous outdoor ceremony planned at Klehm Arboretum and all the way up until the morning of the event, the weather predicted thunderstorms. There was panicking involved on all accounts. Probably me more than her.
Read moreStarved Rock Wedding | Kyle + Amber {Rockford IL Wedding Photographers}
Well, the universe loved us and we had the most gorgeous April day for this wedding at Starved Rock. The universe loved us even more because these two are just adorable. #icanteven // And it was a honor to capture the two of them as they committed their lives to each other. Ugh. That was so mushy and unusual for me. My apologies.
Read moreDowntown Rockford Engagement | Chad + Sarah {Rockford IL Photographers}
Such a cozy photo shoot downtown Rockford, IL - but don't let these photos fool you - it was windy and blustery. But hey, at least I don't have to tell my couples to stand closer together. #bonus. This post makes me want fall, like, now!!! Behind on blogging? Whatever do you mean? It's not like we did these photos in November or anything and now it's April. I digress.
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