Real Weddings and
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International
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Intimate events and
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Award-winning classic, editorial wedding photography based in Chicago and traveling to destinations all over the world. Timeless photographs that look like your day felt.
Life's Biggest Moments?
Your wedding is one of those times. A day that goes by in an instant. A moment when you wish time would stand still. All of the most significant people in your life come together for that weekend and you want to guarantee that it will be documented beautifully and professionally.
HOW DO YOU REMEMBER
You want photographs that look like your day... not some trendy, overly-filtered version, but actually like that day felt... the way you'll want to remember it in 30 years.
You want photographs that bring you back to the smallest of moments. The warmth of your father's hand as you held it seconds before the walk down the aisle. The way the sun poked through the clouds at the moment of "I Do." The delighted twinkle in your husband's eye when you surprised him at the reception.
like the day
LOOK
PHOTOGRAPHS THAT
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I've had the pleasure of witnessing (and photographing) the beginning of over 250 families joining together. Of helping couples reminisce over the memories they've created and reflect on the promises they've made.
Eleven years has taught me that there's something unique about every couple. And I find so much joy in capturing their personalities and families. In telling their story in a way that is all them.
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For me, I knew when I saw the photos... that this is what I wanted.”
'People say they know when they put on the dress...
—JULIA, EJP BRIDE
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your ejp
When every minute counts and seconds make a difference, I'll be sure we have enough time (and hands on deck) to capture the moments that matter. I’ll consider what you really need and will then put together a proposal perfectly tailored to your wedding.
EXPERIENCE
My hope is that you feel pulled in by my work. That you pour through this site and exhale deeply knowing "Yes, this is exactly what I've been looking for." I want you to know 100% without a doubt, that I'm the right fit for you. So, in case you still have some uncertainty and more question marks than exclamation points, let's do this:
1. Tell me what you want.
Let's jump on a call. I want to know about your wedding. You talk, I'll listen. Are you nervous in front of the camera? Are there family dynamics I should know? Is there anything else you want to share? I love diving in to the logistics. So I’ll probably ask a bunch of fun questions about the timing of the day too.
2. I'll give you what you need.
Being in front of a camera doesn't come naturally to most. Even the couples you see in the photos on this site felt a little funny at first. Let's get together for a drink. We’ll talk through your concerns and come up with a plan to make you feel comfortable.
Still feeling nervous?
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Planning an Intimate Wedding?
I have always had a special place in my heart for smaller weddings and a passion for expertly telling the full story of the day.
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There's a photo Emilia snapped of us with our dog Coal, and it's my favorite photo of all time.
A half-second later and it would have been a totally different shot, but Emilia saw it. That's the magic of her work.”
— LYDIA, EJP BRIDE
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To Kennedy-esque First-Look Vibes
Relive some of my favorite I DO moments from these timeless celebrations.
from just-married kisses
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