Couple jumping joyfully off a pier with Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan in the background on a cloudy day.
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Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing elegantly at their wedding reception in a classic venue.
Couple in elegant attire, woman in white gown and man in black suit, posing in a grand architectural hallway.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing their first dance kiss at a wedding reception.
A bridesmaid fastens a pearl necklace on a bride in a white strapless gown, lit by a warm lamp.
Couple in elegant attire standing outside a grand building entrance with a blurred car passing in the foreground.
Elegant couple holding hands crossing a city street, woman in white dress, man in black suit, urban skyline backdrop.
Bride and groom posing in black and white portrait outside Salvatore's.
Couple sharing a romantic dip kiss in front of elegant gold entrance doors at 400 building.
Couple admiring engagement ring with city skyline backdrop, celebrating their engagement in urban setting.
Elegant couple poses by ornate Chicago bridge lamp, man in black suit, woman in white dress, city skyline backdrop.
Bride and groom cutting wedding cake, sharing a sweet moment as she feeds him cake in elegant white venue.
Elegant groom in black tuxedo and bow tie leaning on iron railing outdoors in black and white wedding photo.
Bride in white lace nightgown gazing out window on wedding morning.
Couple posing by ornate lamp post on Chicago Riverwalk, woman in white dress seated, man in black suit standing.
Black and white photo of a couple holding hands on grand stairs by the Chicago River with city skyline backdrop.
Bride in short lace dress and groom in white shirt share intimate moment on city street at night.
Elegant bridal accessories on a windowsill featuring ivory heeled shoes, a daisy perfume bottle, and a diamond ring in a black box.
Black and white photo of couple kissing on Chicago bridge, woman in white dress, city buildings in background.
A groom in a tuxedo embraces his bride in a white strapless gown on a rooftop with city views.
Couple posing on a Chicago bridge, man in black suit, woman in white dress, city skyline backdrop.
Couple embraces on Chicago Riverwalk bridge, woman in white gown leans against man in black suit, skyscrapers behind.
Smiling bride in a strapless white gown and pearl necklace sits on a cream sofa in a warmly lit room.
Black and white photo of a couple sitting on urban steps, woman in white pantsuit, man in dark blazer.
Three men in tuxedos and sunglasses sit on a leather sofa holding champagne glasses in a black and white photo.
Black and white photo of a couple in formal wear about to kiss, woman wearing a diamond engagement ring.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss outside The Drake Hotel, bride wearing a stunning white gown with long veil.
Bride in white strapless gown holding elegant cascading bouquet of white calla lilies and green amaranthus.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing in front of Chicago River skyline, woman in white dress kissing man in suit.
Couple in wedding attire walking down stone stairs along Chicago Riverwalk with bridge and city buildings in background.
Engaged couple posing in elegant arcade hallway, man in black suit embracing woman in white gown.
Bride and groom embrace outdoors holding white floral bouquet with green amaranthus in urban city setting.
Couple climbing stone stairs near Riverdale sign, woman in elegant white backless dress holding hands with man in black suit.
Bride and groom hold hands on a brick pathway outside an elegant red brick building on their wedding day.
Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing gown with two bridesmaids helping her prepare by a window.
Bride and groom walk joyfully through reception hall, she holds white bouquet, he wears black tuxedo, guests applaud around them.
Black and white photo of bride and groom holding hands at wedding ceremony, showing rings and elegant attire.
A delicate white calla lily with a gold and diamond ring resting on its green stem against a soft white background.
Bride in white gown holds bouquet with bridesmaids in brown dresses on urban rooftop with Chicago River backdrop.
Elegant couple posing on Chicago Riverwalk bridge at dusk, woman in white gown, man in black suit, city skyline backdrop.
Bride and groom lifted by guests during joyful hora dance at elegant wedding reception in black and white photo.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing and kissing in formal wear on a city street.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing in an elegant columned hallway, woman in white gown, man in dark suit.
Black and white photo of bridesmaid helping bride button her wedding gown in front of a bright window.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos help adjust the groom's bow tie on a rooftop with city skyscrapers in the background.
Two hands reaching toward each other with engagement ring, city skyline backdrop, romantic urban moment.
Elegant couple posing outside a classic building, woman in white gown, man in black suit, sharing a romantic moment.
Couple sharing a romantic dip kiss under elegant archway columns in a grand city building corridor.
Black and white photo of a man helping a woman with her necklace in front of an ornate mirror.
Bride poses in elegant white satin slip gown in luxurious marble bathroom with illuminated mirror.
Black and white portrait of a smiling man in a suit standing by a window with city skyline views.
Couple in wedding attire embracing on a balcony overlooking the Chicago River and city skyline.
Bride and groom pose on a Chicago Riverwalk bridge, she in a strapless gown, he in a black tuxedo holding white florals.

 

capturing

couples who

are hopelessly

in Love

& full of life

 

Bride in white off-shoulder gown poses on urban bridge while groom watches, with blooming trees and city skyline backdrop.
Black and white photo of a tattooed woman in elegant dress dancing with a man wearing glasses at a party.
Smiling bride in white gown and veil by a lake with city skyline backdrop.
Black and white photo of a smiling groom in a suit embracing his bride in a wedding dress outdoors.
Bride holding bouquet with bridesmaids adjusting veil near city skyline.
Black and white photo of a bride in white dress laughing with two bridesmaids on a couch near a window.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment outdoors, she holds a white floral bouquet with green accents, city skyline behind them.
Elegant white frosted cake with textured floral designs on a glass cake stand against dark background.
A smiling bride in a white strapless gown embraces a groom in a black tuxedo on a rooftop with city skyline.
Bridesmaid helping bride button up elegant white strapless wedding gown from behind before ceremony.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a romantic moment between dark curtains at their wedding.
Bride smiling in white lace robe seated in elegant chair while stylist does her hair in a warmly lit hotel room.
Black and white photo of a groom lifting his bride in a wedding dress on a bridge with Chicago skyline backdrop.
Server presenting wooden tray of gourmet bruschetta appetizers with menu card at wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom exchanging vows outdoors with city skyscrapers in the background.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace wedding gown standing by a marble vanity in an elegant bathroom.
Bride and groom embrace romantically by an ivy-covered brick wall and ornate iron gate on their wedding day.
Elegant wedding save the date card with gold rings, white calla lilies, and greenery on a marble surface in Chicago.
Bride in white strapless gown sitting on grass holding white rose bouquet, looking away gracefully.
Couple kissing on a rooftop balcony in Chicago with the Wrigley Building and city skyline at dusk.
Bride in flowing white gown with veil and groom in black tuxedo pose on urban terrace with city buildings backdrop.
A hand holds a white wedding bouquet of ranunculus and roses with ribbon, against urban skyscrapers backdrop.
Elegant banquet hall viewed through arched doorway with long dining tables, warm lighting, and arched wall accents.
Bridesmaid helping bride button her white wedding gown in black and white photo by window.
Smiling bridesmaid holds a white rose bouquet outdoors at a wedding celebration.
Bride and groom descend modern glass staircase, bride holding white bouquet, pendant lights above in elegant venue.
Guests wave white napkins in celebration at an elegant wedding reception dinner, with candles and floral centerpieces on table 6.
Bride in white gown laughing with older male guest in navy suit and red tie at wedding reception.
Bride holding elegant white ranunculus and rose wedding bouquet in close-up detail.
Black and white photo of couple kissing on rooftop with Chicago clock tower skyline in background.
Bride and groom walking on a Chicago bridge, groom raising white bouquet in celebration, city skyline backdrop.
Elegant wedding table setting with white candles, roses, wine glasses, and a personalized menu card on white linens.
White wedding dress with veil hanging on a mirror in an elegant hotel room.
Bride in white gown and groom in black tuxedo share an intimate moment on a leather sofa in an elegant hotel suite.
Bride holding white calla lily and orchid bouquet while embracing groom on rooftop with city skyline backdrop.
Bride and groom walking outside a grand building on their wedding day.
Smiling bride in off-shoulder gown walks with tuxedo groom at Chicago outdoor venue.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing a kiss under veil at elegant bar venue.

 

true to color storytelling on film & digital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

romantic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bride and groom walking hand in hand on a city bridge, bride in white gown holding bouquet, groom in black tuxedo.
Elegant couple posing in art museum, bride in off-shoulder white dress leaning on groom in linen suit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

timeless

 

 

 

 

 

 

A joyful bride and groom cross a city street, she in a white gown holding flowers, he in a black suit carrying his jacket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALWAYS

full of life

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two hands reaching toward each other with engagement ring, city skyline background, romantic urban proposal moment.

 

weddings


City elopements


proposals


Engagement sessions


I am truly so excited to hear all about your plans. Inquire here!

 

Blonde woman in blue denim dress holding a DSLR camera, seated outdoors near white picket fence and green shrubs.

 

I am so happy

you are Here!

 

I’M ALLIE,

CHICAGO’S

THIRD-WHEELING,

MEMORY-FREEZING,

LOVE STORY-CHASING

PHOTOGRAPHER.



I’m endlessly inspired by human connection and the art of capturing people’s most important moments.

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Groom dips bride in a romantic kiss during outdoor wedding ceremony aisle exit with guests cheering.
Testimonials

Claire & tim

"We absolutely love Allie! She photographed both our engagement and wedding, and we truly cannot recommend her enough. She’s such a light to be around, warm, positive, and incredibly professional in everything she does. The photos turned out INCREDIBLE. I’m completely in love with them! Her talent and attention to detail captured our day perfectly."

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Young woman in white dress with green and purple scarf sits on steps near iron fence outdoors.
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Ines

"Allie was absolutely amazing to work with! She made me feel so comfortable throughout my graduation shoot and really took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for. The photos turned out so amazing! I’m so grateful for the experience and couldn't recommend her more. Thank you, Allie, for capturing such a special milestone so beautifully!"

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Vintage black and white photograph showing people entering and exiting a Chicago subway station entrance in the 1950s.
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rebecca & luis

"We had an amazing experience working with Allie for our engagement session. My fiancé and I had never done a professional photo shoot before, so we didn’t know what to expect. Leading up to the shoot, Allie was so communicative, flexible, and thoughtful, especially when we had to reschedule due to rain. It was really easy to be comfortable around Allie and in turn take some truly candid and beautiful pictures. her positivity is infectious and her hard work is so impressive! Hearing her get excited for certain pictures helped us relax on our wedding day and trust that everything is going well."

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Black and white romantic portrait of a couple embracing outdoors, with the person in white leaning against one in dark suit.
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chloe & mitchell

"Allie is so talented!! She made our nerves disappear and our laughs come out! We had so much fun and have looked at our pictures at least once everyday. If your looking for a photographer she’s your girl!"

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A flowing white wedding veil billows in the wind against a dark forest background in black and white photography.
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Kaylie & pierce

Allie is just amazing!! She’s talented and cares about her work!! I recommend her all the time. She has taken my college graduation, engagement, and wedding photos and I adore all of them.

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A graduate poses in a flowing black graduation gown outside the University of Nebraska-Omaha building in black and white.
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candace

"I can’t recommend Allie enough! She is truly amazing at what she does. She makes the whole experience so easy and comfortable. She has such a great eye for detail and captured so many great moments!"

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