I am located in Crystal Lake, IL but I am often traveling to Chicago, MKE, and Madison. I have also been called to Las Vegas and Florida — I am always looking to explore more places!

Yes I travel! Travel is included as long at your session takes place within the Chicago, Lake Geneva, Rockford, & Aurora radius. Anything outside of that with acquire a travel fee. This fee will vary depending on where you would like me to travel to! Sometimes I require hotel accommodations depending on the circumstances. This is something we can discuss more!

While this is something I hope to acquire in the future, I do not currently have my own studio. However, I am happy to recommend a few locations I frequent. There are different studios with a variety of aesthetics, budgets and locations — so we can work together to identify the one that suites your needs.

I also have my own backdrop and equipment and access to an indoor venue in Richmond, IL as an option as well!

I offer 30 min local sessions (Crystal Lake area) and I do a Women's Studio Day (open to all women during all seasons of life) once a year. Outside of that I do not offer mini sessions. To get the full EC experience I highly recommend booking a 60+ minute session. A full sessions allow us the proper time to get aquatinted and for me to become fully immersed in your environment.

I thrive in an environment where I can truly connect with the families presented to me. My goal is for this to feel more like friends hanging out, rather than a stranger pointing a camera at you. While I prefer to be a gentle observer, I will help direct you with actions and provide verbal cues, but I don't necessarily line you up and then say "say cheese".

You bet! If yon't see a collection that has what you're looking for, let's work together to tailor a package that fits your needs.

I guarantee a minimum of 60 photos per hour.

You bet! You will received access to my style guide! Included are different styles to fit every family as well as a list of places to shop. This guide will help you find the right outfits for everyone, all while making it feel like you.

Sessions are delivered within 4-6 weeks depending on the collection book and if authentic film is included.

You will receive all of your photos through a private, online gallery. Your gallery is emailed to you and images are easy to download and share!

Of course! If you have a staring block for the kind of vibe you are going for, we can work together to create a Pinterest board of ideas to get the brain juices flowing. I am also happy to recommend any vendors needed — florist, hair and makeup, local places to shop, location/setting. I love creative sessions so please don't feel like you have to hold back!

I get it, things come up, weather changes, life happens. I am happy to accommodate one reschedule date. After that a $100 reschedule fee would apply. If you need to cancel our time completely, while there is a non-refundable retainer, you would be released from the remainder of your invoice upon receiving your signed cancelation contract.

If you were born in the late-80s/early-90s, do you remember the cameras our parents used to lug around for a family vacation? And the film they used to load into those? That was 35mm film. The most common analog photography today is either the 35mm film format, 120mm film format, or Polaroid film. Each refers to the size/type of film you’re using. Shooting in 35mm film makes me slow down and be more mindful of what I capture. Nothing beats the magic and tones of film. See your day with a little grit, nostalgia, and eclectic imperfection that only film can offer.

Super 8 is motion picture film, it short it is a video on rolling film. This is different from 35mm photography. (something I also offer). I adore the rawness, the perfect imperfections, and the emotion that comes from Super 8. It provides a look and feel that blends seamlessly with my film photography. These films are made by using old Super 8 cameras and Kodak 8mm film. The cameras make a gentle whirring sound as they roll, with beautiful light leaks, soft grain, and a certain magic that can’t be felt or replicated with digital video. Every wedding film is truly unique.