Photography - Chicago / Geneva, Illinois

Real Couples | Real Stories

I firmly believe that showcasing complete client galleries is paramount for a photographer when presenting to potential clients. It's easy for any photographer to curate a selection of standout images for a portfolio, blog, or social media post. However, what truly matters is demonstrating the ability to navigate the challenges of a genuine wedding day – from unpredictable weather and diverse lighting conditions to managing group dynamics – all without the luxury of retakes.

Therefore, I advise clients to scrutinize other photographers portfolios to ensure they are viewing documentation from real weddings, not staged model shoots. These stylized shoots, often undisclosed, can create a misleading impression of experience with high-end luxury weddings. In reality, they are meticulously arranged scenarios, often replicated by multiple photographers simultaneously for a fee.

The imagery displayed on my website is a testament to my expertise, captured authentically at real weddings, reflecting genuine moments and emotions—all meticulously culled and edited personally by me.

 

McKenna & Thomas

Standard On State Wedding

Kelly & Greg

Brix On The Fox Wedding

Stephanie & Patrick

Farmington Lake Wedding

 

To respect clients privacy, passwords to the real client galleries are provided during the consultation.