I spent Leap Year morning with David + Michael (and 100 other couples) at City Hall (oh the days before social distancing!). We waited in line, chatted about their decision to elope and escape to Portugal for a week, got them married with the kindest judge, walked along the riverfront, and ended the morning with […]

Today, we’re looking back into early 2020, when we were still hugging, celebrating weddings, and social distancing zoom calls weren’t a thing. This one holds a special place in my heart as it’s the wedding of my sister-in-law and new brother-in-law, Jolyn + Michael. I was lucky enough to be in the wedding party, so […]

It feels a little odd to be posting pretty pictures of weddings given the current state of emergency, but I’m choosing to continue celebrating love and life. I hope at least one person finds these photos uplifting and a breath of fresh air amongst never-ending news reports and pleads for people to stay home/isolated. For […]

Matt and Kelsie had Italian class together their sophomore year in college. It was a small class but they didn’t engage much directly. They were both out one night watching the Blackhawks with friends at Kincade’s in Lincoln Park, when they recognized each other from UW, started talking, and stayed connected from then on. Fast […]

Jaz + Eric shared a few words about their engagement: “When we moved into our current apartment which has a large, private patio we agreed to finally get a dog (I have been wanting one since we moved in together). I started researching breeds and shelters, all the puppies! I fell for a black and […]

Kelly + Frank met at work five years ago. Frank started talking to Kelly while he was standing at a friend’s desk, and that was it – they’ve been together ever since. They tied the knot last year at The Dalcy – and it was such a beautiful day. The Dalcy was the perfect venue […]

  Trent + Todd connected initially on Coffee Meets Bagel where they exchanged some messages. A couple weeks later, Trent spotted Todd from afar at a restaurant they both happened to be having brunch, which reignited the conversation to go on a date. They connected instantly over a couple beers on a fall Sunday afternoon […]

Cari + Griffin are two dear friends of mine (if you follow me on Instagram @jilltiongcophoto – you might recognize these two faces from our ‘Supper Club’ where we try a new restaurant together every month). Being a part of their wedding day was so very special to us. We got to do what we […]

2019 was a big one for team JTP. It had been years in the making – but it was so incredible to see it all coming together. It was the first year we fully had our team photographers AND videographers going consistently – and we are so excited to see what 2020 and beyond has […]

We’re taking the blog back to warmer days (this snowy/slush is NOT happening, right?)… we’re going back to South Haven, MI this summer with Meg + Joe. These two matched on Tinder, met up with a group of their friends, and then went on a proper date the following week. They were supposed to end […]