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jackie & jim after-wedding shoot | chicago wedding photographer

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If you’ve been married or photographed a wedding before, then you know that 9 times out of 10 the day never goes quite as planned.  And when that happens or things are running behind schedule, usually the photos of the bride & groom are what get chopped out to make up for any delays which is such a shame because the B&G photos are by far my favorite part to any wedding album.  Because of this, I’ve started encouraging my brides to just save these photos altogether for another day, whether it’s literally the day after or a couple months later.  It’s also nice because you can let your hair down a bit and relax some more than you might on your actual wedding day – no schedules to keep to, no worrying about getting a smudge on your dress.  Speaking of after-wedding shoots, that’s exactly what Jackie & Jim decided to do and I couldn’t have been more happy – a beautiful bride & groom + equally gorgeous sunset = magical.

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For nearly two decades, I’ve worked with individuals and families who understand the value of time. And the importance of preserving it well.

My work centers on creating living archives: carefully composed records of a life as it’s being lived. Not performances. Not surface moments. But the relationships, environments, and details that define a legacy.

I approach each commission with the eye of an artist and the discipline of a documentarian. Listening closely. Observing deeply. Shaping work that is meant to endure. Crafted on film, finished as heirloom objects, and designed to be held in your hands, lived with in the home, and passed down in your private family vault. 

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