Oh Jessica and Eric, where do I even begin?! I had a blast with these two at their engagement session in Oabrook, IL, right outside of Chicago a few weeks ago! Jessica is one of those people with an infectious laugh and a smile that lights up the whole room and Eric knew how to keep her laughing! They have such a playful and fun relationship and their personalities shine through in the photos! Make sure you scroll to the end to see all the fun we had with the confetti!! It was blowing everywhere and it took us a while to figure out the wind, but it was SO worth it! I first met Jessica and Eric last Summer at Jessica’s sisters Indian wedding in Plymouth, MI and I was so excited when Jessica reached out to me this year about photographing her wedding next Fall back in Oakbrook! I love the Gentile family and I cannot wait to hang out with them again and meet Eric’s family! The day before we took their engagement photos, I photographed her sister’s American wedding in the Chicago area! It was a late night, but we rallied the next morning and after brunch (which her family so kindly invited me to) we headed out for their engagement session! We ended up taking the photos at Graue Mill, the same place where her parents took their wedding photos many years ago. I loved that the place they picked for photos had history and a special meaning to their family! Jess & Eric, I hope you love the photos!! Much love, Jen
Most days you'll find me sitting at my kitchen counter, clad in a mix of J.Crew and Zara (in neutral colors, of course), pouring my heart into this business of mine while dancing along to my latest Spotify playlist and sipping on a cup of hot tea. I'm an award-winning, published wedding photographer that is obsessed with all things classic and elegant. I'm a former California girl, but a true Midwesterner at heart. I love warm hugs, live music and getting texts from my brides that they cried when they saw their wedding photos!! I live for mornings on my yoga mat and green juice after. Among friends, I'm known for never missing an episode of The Bachelor on Monday nights, overusing exclamation points, and disliking coffee (but loving coffee shops)!