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Emma and AJ’s engagement photos at The Alderman were everything they were looking for. Something out of the box, something personal to them, and something a little on the edgier side! They both love Chicago, but not in the traditional skyline way. They love the restaurants, they love the nightlife, and the culture that comes […]

Chicago Engagement Photos at The Alderman | Emma + AJ

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If you and your love are looking for something new to celebrate an anniversary or just celebrate your love for one another, an adventure session might be the perfect date for you! Adventure sessions are some of my favorite sessions to plan and be a part of. An adventure session is a freaking amazing date […]

What is an Adventure Session? JNA Visuals

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If you follow my Instagram you may remember when I was on the news during a blizzard this past December, which I may or may not still be riding the high from. Well the real reason I was out on the Michigan Avenue bridge in the middle of a freaking blizzard was to photograph a […]

Surprise Proposal on Michigan Avenue Bridge | Sam + Tucker

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As I’m sure you already know, Chicago is full of some of the coolest restaurants and bars in the country!  There is so much to love about these spaces, and they’re often one of the primary reasons people love the city as much as they do.  So, it only makes sense that many people want […]

How to Plan an Engagement Session at a Chicago Restaurant or Bar

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A surprise proposal can be one of the most fun and exciting parts of a relationship, especially when you’re planning it in the greatest city around, Chicago! That being said though there’s often a good bit of pressure that comes along with planning your proposal. The last thing you want is to be stressed out […]

How To Plan Your Surprise Proposal in Chicago

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To celebrate Taylor and Ross’s first year of marriage, they scheduled a wedding anniversary photo session with me this past summer which is such a great idea for couples.  Their wedding in Terre Haute Indiana was SO much fun, so when they asked me to also document their first anniversary, I was beyond excited!  Why […]

Wedding Anniversary Photo Session | The Moores

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It’s engagement season!  This also means it’s time to start planning your engagement session!  I’m OBSESSED with engagement sessions, because not only do you and your love get some AMAZINGGGGGG pictures, but I selfishly also love getting to have some time to get to know you two before your big day!  When planning your engagement […]

6 Unique Ideas for Your Chicago Engagement Session

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I absolutely LOVED this engagement session at Holliday Park in Indianapolis! Lauren and Jacob are some of the sweetest and most fun couples I’ve had the chance to work with. They originally reached out to me to photograph their wedding next June at Kennedy Estate and we were instantly a perfect match! I’m so excited […]

Engagement Session at Holliday Park Indianapolis | Lauren + Jacob

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Since I’ve moved to the Windy City, Chicago has quickly become my favorite city for my couples sessions! It’s really not a fair competition though as there is just SO much to love about this incredible city, and there are so many great options for where to have your session and what to do for […]

My Bucket List for Chicago Couples Sessions

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If you’ve read my blogs before you know I LOVE Chicago for a wide variety of reasons, and if this is the first blog of mine you’re reading now you know too! The Windy City has an insane amount of character, charm, and variety to it when it comes to gorgeous spaces for a session. […]

3 Reasons to Have a Sunrise Engagement Session in Chicago