family sessions call for dancing, hugging, and a whole bunch of laughter 🫶🏼 can you believe this was their first ever family photo shoot? Could’ve fooled me. #familyphotography #documentaryphotography #familydocumentaryphotography #elsegundophotographer #southbayphotographer #hermosabeachphotographer

babies at the beach ☀️ #familysession

this is your sign to document the growth of your family each year! 🍂 #familysession #familyphotography #elsegundo #elsegundophotographer #fallminisessions

It’s giving hollywood glam ✨ #bridalportrait #bridalglam #bridalmakeup #bride #weddingphotography #illinoisweddingvenue #illinoiswedding

to have and to hold ❤️ #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #losangelesweddingphotographer #weddingdress #rusticwedding

when your something blue is all your babes 💙 #bluebridesmaids #bluewedding #rusticwedding #illinoiswedding #wedding #bridalpartyphotos #bridalpartyideas #weddingphotography #chicagoweddingphotographer

it’s about time for family mini sessions! It’s so fun to watch families grow each year 🥹 #familyphotography #familysession #elsegundophotographer #hermosabeachphotographer #redondobeachphotographer #documentaryphotography

looking forward to attending my good friends’ wedding next weekend! 🤍🕊️💍 #engagementshoot #coloradoengagement #losangelesphotographer #chicagophotographer

Congratulations to the LOVELY couple, Leah and Jacob! 👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏽‍♂️ Venue: @venue5126 Florals: @emily.corrine.florals Wedding Dress: @brizancouture Bridesmaid Dresses: @azazieofficial

T minus 24 hours until these two are MARRIED! 🎉🍾🤍 So excited to celebrate Leah and Jacob ✨ #chicagoengagement #chicagowedding #chicagophotographer

moment vs the shot! ✨

Date idea: Take your partner on a early morning coffee date to watch the sunrise pour over downtown chicago ✨💍 #engaged #engagementsession #peetscoffee #downtownchicago #chicagoengagement #chicagoengagementsession #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #chicagoweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer

Chicago Congress Hotel Wedding And Reception with Millennium Park photos 🤍 @adamnovakweddings @congressplazahotel @simplyelegantxo

Morning engagement session with this special couple 🤍 @leahguids @jkerby10 #chicago #chicagoriverwalk #michiganavenue

This lighting was killer. Perfect for beauty shots. Model: @stephtobin Hair, Makeup, & Outfit: @beautyby.ashleynicole

I’ve been working with a lot of different creatives lately, from makeup artists to hair stylists to models and producers. Every type of art has its own way of portraying a story. And every artist has their unique style. I’ve learned that you can learn from anyone, even if they’re not in your direct field. An open mind is your best tool. ✨

oooof Mila, Ashley, and everyone at the @americasbeautyshow team killed it today! We got some great content and had a lot of fun doing it. #ABS #CosmetologyChicago

I had the opportunity to do my first salon shoot! Thank you @kristen_m_effigy for letting me capture your work! 🤍 ______________________________________________________________#salon #salonshoot #chicago #chicagosalon #cosmetologychicago #behindthechair #hairstylist #stylistshoot

Priscilla & Eric 🤍 This sweet couple was full of love and whole lot of laughter. This dreamy lighting was perfect for their engagement session. Can’t wait to see them marry each other in July! ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom

capturing those sweet moments in between 🖤 ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom #lakeshoreinlove

Forever has a nice ring to it. ✨ ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom #lakeshoreinlove

So many more fall weddings coming up 🍂❤️ here’s a fav from last year! ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom

the sweet details ✨ ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom

#TacoboutChrisandKate ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom

Chris and Carissa. This was one of the funniest sessions I’ve had. These two are goofy in love. Can’t wait for their wedding. ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom

..and they’re married! I loved working with this amazing couple. They were two of the most radiating and genuine souls you could meet, and their big day was was surrounded by so much love. Congratulations, Kate and Chris ❤️ ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom

Becoming strong doesn’t start in the gym. It starts in your head. 💪🏻 ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom #fitness #gymphotoshoot #exercise

Safest place, in momma’s arms ❤️ ______________________________________________________________ #inhomesession #lifestyle #lifestylephotography #chicago #chicagophotographer #chicagolifestylephotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #chicagoengagementphotographer #weddingphotographer #familyphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #midwestphotographer #illinoisfamilyphotographer #spring

Junior is super excited to be turning ONE next month! #virgobaby ______________________________________________________________ #inhomesession #lifestyle #lifestylephotography #chicago #chicagophotographer #chicagolifestylephotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #chicagoengagementphotographer #weddingphotographer #familyphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #midwestphotographer #illinoisfamilyphotographer #spring

This couple + this scenery 😍 ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom

Baby Shower cuties! ______________________________________________________________ #inhomesession #lifestyle #lifestylephotography #chicago #chicagophotographer #chicagolifestylephotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #chicagoengagementphotographer #weddingphotographer #familyphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #midwestphotographer #illinoisfamilyphotographer #spring

Some of my favorites from a lifestyle shoot with @dr.leahrose ! ☕️ ______________________________________________________________ #inhomesession #lifestyle #lifestylephotography #chicago #chicagophotographer #chicagolifestylephotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #chicagoengagementphotographer #weddingphotographer #familyphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #midwestphotographer #illinoisfamilyphotographer #spring

Love re-editing an old photo. Gives it a completely different mood. #chicagophotographer #chicagoportraitphotographer #moodyports #aovportrait #buildandbloom #illinoisphotographer #midwestphotographer #illinoisportraitphotographer #chicago

@1stphorm active shoot with @dr.leahrose 💪🏻 ______________________________________________________________#activeshoot #fitnessshoot #fitness #exercise #illinoisphotographer #naperville #napervillephotographer #midwestphotographer #elmhurst #illinois #activewear #productphotography #productshoot

Can’t say I do without all of you. ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom

Didn’t even have to pose them. ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom

Finally getting around to posting more photos from these cutie’s zoo light engagement! 💍🐯 ______________________________________________________________#illinoisweddingphotographer #midwestweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #illinoiswedding #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingphotographer #aov #aovportraits #buildandbloom #chicagoengagementphotographer #enjoyillinois #elmhurstillinois #centralillinoisphotographer #illinoisphotographer #buildandbloom

Friday’s are for the boys.

Princess Vibes. The detail on her dress was incredible. ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #wisconsin #barnwedding #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #wedding #married #light

Got to shoot a cute couple on a carousel ✔️ ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #engagement #engaged #light

When you gotta climb into your Jeep 💁🏼‍♀️ ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #winter #wintershoot #indoorsession #indoor #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #shadows #light #portaitstream #portraitvision

So sad fall is over in Chicago 😢 the 2 weeks it was here were so pretty. _____________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #winter #wintershoot #indoorsession #indoor #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #shadows #light #portaitstream #portraitvision

Same pose, different outfits 💁🏼‍♀️ Fun fact: Steph and Jordan were the first couple I ever had a shoot with back in 2016 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #wisconsin #barnwedding #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #wedding #married #light

Early golden hour 🔥 #iphoneedit ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #winter #wintershoot #indoorsession #indoor #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #shadows #light #portaitstream #portraitvision

Happy Halloween 🎃 swipe to see a spooky pic from last year 💀 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #wisconsin #barnwedding #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #wedding #married #light

The most grand barn wedding that I was blessed to shoot 📸 wow. #DaliegeWedding ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #wisconsin #barnwedding #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #wedding #married #light

More pics from the fall minis!

So many photos to edit, gotta love spooky season 😍

hello love 💍 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #wedding #married #light

🌺🌺🌺 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #wedding #married #light

Why does Instagram have to ruin the quality 🙄 but ugh this wedding 🌸______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #wedding #married #light

Practicing their first dance 💍💙 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #engagement #engaged #light

We got an ENGAGEMENT over here!! Check out this beautiful ring. Congrats to the cutie (jeep) couple! 💙 💍 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #engagement #engaged #light

When you find out it’s a BOY! #Gendereveal #baby #boy #itsaboy #littlejeeper

Viv had the prettiest floral portrait session! 🌸🌸 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream

Golden hour 😍 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream

Ahhhh the 20s, welcome to the best and worst time of your life🎈😝 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #winter #wintershoot #indoorsession #indoor #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #shadows #light #portaitstream #portraitvision

Brewpoint Coffee. Where I can find Emily on a normal weekday doing homework. ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #winter #wintershoot #indoorsession #indoor #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #shadows #light #portaitstream #portraitvision

I start classes tomorrow🤞🏼happy 2018, can’t wait to see where this year takes me. ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #winter #wintershoot #indoorsession #indoor #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #shadows #light #portaitstream #bobcut #portraitvision

being busy keeps the soul happy, doing nothing makes you feel like nothing ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #winter #wintershoot #indoorsession #indoor #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #shadows #light #portaitstream #bobcut #portraitvision

Family. ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #fall #couple #fallshoot #couple #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #light #portaitstream #maternity #baby #maternitysession

Jessica & Luis’ Maternity session! ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #fall #couple #fallshoot #couple #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #light #portaitstream #maternity #baby #maternitysession

been booking some family sessions 😍 can’t wait to play with my new sigma more ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #fall #pumpkinpatch #fallshoot #couple #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream

When you’re tire is bigger than you are, you’re doing something right. ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream #jeep #jk #jku #jeeplife #jeepher

Lead the way ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #fall #pumpkinpatch #fallshoot #couple #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream #pumpkins

The cute wittle pumpkins ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #fall #pumpkinpatch #fallshoot #couple #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream #pumpkins

🌾🌾 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream

Lemme take your peekchors 📸 slide thru the dms 😌 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #portraitsession #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream

There will always be room for your hand in mine. ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream

Taking an image, freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is. ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream

Capturing sweet moments like this 💙 ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #couple #coupleshoot #dating #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream

Taylor. ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream

Navy Pier views. ______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #navypier #lighthouse

No front plate club ✌🏼______________________________________________________________#portrait #portraiture #portraitphotography #male #female #woman #femalemodel #malemodel #model #photo #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photooftheday #chicago #chicagomodel #chicagoportaits #aov #aovportrait #aovportraits #goldenhour #buildandbloom #beach #light #portaitstream #jeep #jk #jku #jeeplife #jeepher

My biggest investment is myself.

Starting editing some shots from my latest shoot and i'm in love.

A view like this at a stoplight will be in my future. #needtoliveinthemountains #colorado #canon #photography

@worldofi @worldofi @worldofi