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Some weddings feel like they shift the atmosphere the moment you walk in—like you can actually feel the love pulsing through the room, and Zoe & Matt’s elegant Chicago wedding in October at The Old Post Office was exactly that. Emotional, elevated, and iconic…and honestly one of those days I’m still thinking about. A Modern […]

Weddings

An Elegant Wedding in Chicago at the Old Post Office | Zoe & Matt

November 16, 2025

A blurry, out of focus silhouette of a bride and groom in front of a window in a historic Chicago wedding venue.

September 26, 2025

A sculptural floral arrangement in a modern green palette.
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Robin & Eli’s September wedding in Michigan blended contemporary design and a color palette bold enough to stop traffic.

Weddings

Robin & Eli’s Modern Michigan Wedding

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A summer engagement session full of golden light, laughter, and love—see Taylor & Zechariah’s dreamy park photos from this warm summer evening in Forest Park.

Engagements

Natural Summer Engagement Photos in the Park | Taylor & Zechariah

July 19, 2025

a woman leans over a sitting man and kisses him upside down in golden hour light

July 17, 2025

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If you’re searching for ideas for a romantic, cinematic engagement session, picture this: a glowing sunset, a field of wildflowers, and two people completely wrapped up in the moment.

Couples, Engagements, Film

Wildflower Field Engagement Session on Film + Digital | Taylor & Cole

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Diana and Cameron grew up in Connecticut but now call Los Angeles home, and their summer backyard wedding was a beautiful reunion of past and present.

Weddings

A Summer Backyard Wedding in Connecticut: Diana & Cameron

July 5, 2025

Bride and groom embrace under shady trees in a backyard wedding.

June 1, 2025

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On a soft, rainy Sunday in May, Taylor and Parker celebrated their brunch wedding surrounded by 100 of their closest friends and family at Silver Oaks Chateau.

Venues, Weddings

Taylor & Parker’s Elegant Brunch Wedding in St. Louis on a Rainy Sunday

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When Taylor and Cole started planning their engagement photos with me, they had one request: a location that felt beautiful, timeless, and cinematic.

Couples, Engagements

Urban Library Engagement Session in Downtown St. Louis

December 17, 2024

A view looking down on a couple standing on a staircase with a cinematic photography style.

August 6, 2024

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If you’re looking for a way to make your wedding natural, cool, vibey, and unique, then film photography may be perfect for you! In this blog I’ll explain some of the key factors to consider about film wedding photography and give examples.

Film, Weddings

Film Wedding Photography: A Guide For Couples

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More and more couples are gravitating towards an authentic, storytelling approach for their wedding. Read on to see why documentary wedding photography might be the perfect fit for you and your vibe.

Weddings

Documentary Wedding Photography: A Guide For Couples

August 4, 2024

A bride and groom walk through their guests into a cocktail hour, shot with a documentary-style in Paris, France.