I’m backpacking through Europe in less than a month (whoa!)… and of course I’m super excited about the incredible, once in a lifetime photos I’m going to be taking every step of the way. But, I was a little concerned about carrying my Canon 5D Mark iii everywhere with me since we’re going to be walking […]

This year, I’ve chosen to focus my business on weddings, engagements, and events. But, when it comes to my future niece, Adrianna… I just had to make an exception and photograph my brother and sister-in-law’s maternity photos. I’ll admit, I was a little out of my comfort zone stepping away from engagement and wedding portrait photography… but […]

I’m not really sure where to start on this one. Liza, you’re literally stunning. You’re beautiful both inside and out… you were such a pleasure to work with… so laid back… so trusting of what I do… just amazing. And Mike, to get a girl as incredible as Liza… you better believe you’re every bit […]

Today I booked my fifth wedding for 2015. While that may not seem like a lot to some, and I’m sure other photographers have many more booked than me at this point… it’s a big deal to me. I look back at my records from last year, and at this point in 2013… I had […]

Johanna + Jeff… ohhhhh, how I adored these two on their wedding day. They were goofy in love, killer in front of the camera, and good sports about the cold (which I’m sure they booked their wedding in May being pretty sure it was going to be warm by now… what’s going on, Chicago?!?!). But, […]

Last week I stepped away from the wedding photography bubble that I love so much and did a few mouth-watering shoots for The Tasting Panel Magazine. While I specialize in Wedding Photography, photographing gourmet food, craft cocktails, and pretty-pretty details are a close second… and even overlap a bit into my wedding world. So when […]

Jackie + Mark have been part of the JTPhoto family since their beautiful fall Engagement Session back in October of 2012.  Their May 2013 Wedding was every bit of gorgeous and one of the biggest parties of the year! So it only made sense that we follow up one year later to celebrate their 1-year anniversary. […]

Mil and Kris live in L.A. and made the trip out to Chicago for the very first time this past weekend. They wanted to have professional pictures taken during their vacation so that they could show their future kids these photos one day – and hopefully inspire them to travel as well. Mil said she […]

When one of my favorite photographers and dear friend, Jordan Quinn, comes to town from Seattle – I jump at the opportunity to work with her. If I’m not already booked with one of my JT Brides… I’m all hers. It’s like combining work with play. We laugh at silly things, pretty much always accidentally […]

As a wedding and event photographer, I see all different types of themes and decor. Couples have so many different ways they can incorporate their style into the wedding day. Centerpieces, unique guest books, desert bars, special jewelry, hand-written name cards, fun invitations… there are SO many details, the possibilities are endless. And to be […]