Bride in a white lace gown holding a cascading white calla lily and green bouquet kisses her groom in a black tuxedo on an urban balcony.
Smiling bride in a white lace and satin slip dress poses beside her strapless wedding gown hanging on an arched door.
Rows of white chairs line an outdoor wedding ceremony aisle in a courtyard framed by ivy-covered brick buildings and mature trees.
Smiling couple embracing closely on a park bench surrounded by autumn trees and glowing string lights during an engagement photo session.
Bride in a long-sleeved lace wedding gown and veil poses with a groom in a black suit in front of white French doors covered in ivy.
Smiling couple sitting close on a city curb in front of a fall ivy-covered brick wall, perfect for an engagement photo session.
Bride in a strapless white gown looks away as a woman in a striped shirt fastens her pearl necklace beside a softly lit lamp.
Wedding invitation suite with a green pear-shaped tag, olive envelope liner, burgundy scalloped details card, and floral watercolor accents.
Bride in a strapless white gown holding a white calla lily and green amaranthus bouquet beside a smiling groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie
Two guests clink cocktails garnished with rosemary and grapefruit, holding a green napkin monogrammed with The Walts.
A smiling couple holds hands while walking across a tree-lined city crosswalk, past brick buildings covered in ivy.
Couple in formal attire walking up a grand marble staircase toward an arched entrance with stone columns and a hanging pendant light.
Bride in a white strapless gown walks beside a woman holding a white bouquet on a city sidewalk outside The Drake hotel.
Server in a black jacket carries two white plates of fresh green salad topped with dressing and garnish at an elegant candlelit dinner.
Bride in a lace wedding gown and veil walks across a lawn holding a white bouquet toward a groom in a black suit.
Bride in a lace wedding gown and long beaded veil holding a white rose bouquet with greenery in a sunlit garden.
Black and white photo of a groom in a dark suit dancing with a bride in a lace gown, holding a martini glass at a wedding reception.
Older woman's hands fastening a pearl necklace around the neck of a bride in a white dress, a tender wedding day moment.
Man in dark clothing stands on a wrought iron balcony of an ivy-covered stucco building with French doors and lush green vines.
Bride in a white gown holds a cascading bouquet of pink and white flowers with teal ribbon beside a groom in a dark suit outdoors.
Joyful bride in a strapless white gown and groom in a white tuxedo jacket and bow tie raise hands entering an elegant wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a couple holding hands descending city subway stairs beneath a theater marquee advertising Tedeschi Trucks Band.
Black and white wedding portrait of a bride in a veil embracing a groom in a tuxedo who holds a white floral bouquet.
Smiling bride in a white gown raises her bouquet of white flowers and greenery as she walks with her groom in a suit on a city bridge.
Black and white photo of a bride in a strapless gown and pearl necklace dancing with an arm raised as a groom in suspenders watches nearby.
Black and white photo of a woman in a dark dress helping a bride button the back of her lace wedding gown.
Bride in a white gown with a large back bow and groom in a white dinner jacket and black bow tie share a wedding reception dance.
Black and white photo of a wedding dress with a veil hanging beside a window, with bridal sandals suspended in the window frame.
Black and white photo of a man in a suit kissing a smiling woman's cheek as they sit at a bar, with a ring visible on her hand.
Bride in a lace gown and veil sits beside a groom in a black suit on a grassy lawn, holding a white floral bouquet.
Black and white photo of a smiling bride in a strapless gown walking with a laughing groom holding a bouquet through a park.
Black and white photo of a bride leaning her head on a groom's shoulder while seated on the grass with a bouquet nearby.
Couple posing at a stone balustrade overlooking a city river, he in a black suit and she in a white dress, with skyscrapers behind them.
A groom in a black suit kisses the cheek of a smiling bride in a strapless white gown as they pose between tan curtains.
Black and white photo of a groom kissing his smiling bride's cheek under flowing white draping, she holds a wildflower bouquet outdoors.
Smiling bride in a white strapless dress embraces her groom in a dark suit beside draped curtains and warm ambient lighting.
Bride in a strapless satin gown holding a cascading white calla lily bouquet beside a groom in a black tuxedo against a city skyline.
Two women help a bride into her strapless ivory satin wedding gown with a long train in a hotel room.
A bride in a white strapless gown and veil shares a warm, joyful embrace with a groom in a dark suit beneath green trees.
Gold-framed mirror wedding seating chart reading Take a Seat, with white hydrangea and orchid flowers beside it.
Black and white photo of a bride in a gown holding a bouquet, arm in arm with an older man in a suit at a brick archway entrance.
Smiling groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie embraces his bride in a white gown on a riverside bridge with city skyscrapers behind them.
Smiling bride in a strapless white gown and groom in a tuxedo hold a cascading white calla lily bouquet on a city riverwalk bridge.
Smiling woman in a white dress rests her head on a man's shoulder at a elegant restaurant table with cocktails by a tall window.
Couple in white dress and black suit pose on a stone ledge beside an ornate lamp post with a city river and skyscrapers behind.
Bride in a lace gown with a long veil and groom in a black suit pose on a lawn in front of ivy-covered walls and blooming shrubs.
Bride and groom's hands layered on a white wedding gown, showing a marquise diamond engagement ring, gold band and lace veil edge.
Black and white wedding photo of a bride and groom kissing tenderly as a sheer veil drapes around them, her hand touching his face.
Couple pressing their hands together to show an engagement ring, with a blurred city skyline glowing behind them at sunset.
Rustic wedding reception tables with white linens, olive green napkins, wooden folding chairs, wildflower vases and red taper candles.
Elegant white multi-tiered wedding cake with piped scrollwork, pearl borders, and a sugar rose topper against a dark background.
Bride and groom share a kiss on a stone balcony framed by open French doors, with guests and green trees visible below.
Black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo and bow tie reclining on a tufted sofa beneath a framed woodland tapestry.
Bride in a white strapless gown with an updo bends down to slip on pointed white bridal heels in a softly lit room, black and white.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a black tuxedo walk arm in arm along a garden path in front of a red brick building.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace veil and pearl necklace leaning on a groom in a tuxedo outside Salvatore's under a dark awning.
Bride in a flowing white gown and long cathedral veil stands on a sidewalk beside a brick building with arched windows in black and white.
Smiling bride in a strapless white satin wedding gown and pearl necklace sits on a beige sofa in an elegant room.
Bride in a white gown with lace-trimmed veil and groom in a black suit walk arm in arm toward a red brick building.
Couple in white jumpsuit and dark suit sit close on a stone step outside an ornate historic building entrance for an engagement photo.
Couple in formal attire stands beside a stone column outside an ornate building entrance while a blurred car speeds by on the city street.
Bride in a lace wedding gown with long veil holds a bouquet and walks hand in hand with a groom in black beside an ivy-covered building.
Smiling couple embracing outdoors at golden hour, the woman wearing a white sweater and the man a navy sweater, surrounded by greenery.
Smiling bride in a lace wedding gown and veil reads vows from a card labeled
Smiling bride in a white gown and veil embraces her groom in a black tuxedo holding a white floral bouquet in a brick courtyard garden.
Black and white photo of a bride in a strapless gown and pearl necklace reflected in a mirror as a woman stands behind her.
Bride in a white satin gown with a lace-trimmed veil and groom in a black tuxedo pose with a bouquet outside an ornate gold-framed entrance.
Smiling bride in an elegant strapless satin wedding gown holds a gold beaded clutch beside a sheer curtain and city view window.
Elegant couple in evening attire smiling in a museum gallery with framed oil paintings, velvet ropes and herringbone wood floors.
Bride in a white gown with a long lace-trimmed veil walks down a city sidewalk beside a smiling groom in a dark suit, in black and white.
A couple embraces in an elegant white dress and black suit beneath tall stone columns and hanging lanterns in a city archway.
Man in a white dinner jacket and bow tie plays an electric guitar at a formal event while a woman in the foreground applauds.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a black suit exchange vows on an urban terrace with colorful flowers and a city building behind them.
Couple in elegant attire embrace under a grand columned corridor with glowing lanterns, the woman showing her ring in an engagement photo.
Bride in a lace gown and veil walks hand in hand with a groom in black past an ivy-covered white building with arched windows.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a black suit embrace while walking along a city bridge, with a green bouquet and skyscrapers behind.
Man in a white tuxedo jacket, black bow tie and cummerbund holds his jacket over his shoulder while posing against a textured wall.
Smiling bride in a strapless white gown and groom in a dark suit hold a bouquet and walk hand in hand through a sunlit, tree-filled park.
A smiling couple embraces outdoors on a brick sidewalk as a woman in a white top leans playfully over a man's back in warm autumn light.
Bride in a lace-sleeved gown and long veil kisses a groom in a black tuxedo, holding a white floral bouquet on a city balcony.
Ivory strapless wedding gown with a long flowing veil hanging on a dark hanger beside a window in a green-walled room.
Black and white photo of a couple kissing in an elegant restaurant, the woman in a long white dress and the man in a dark suit.
Five women in black loungewear and a bride in a white robe hold champagne glasses on stone steps outside a vine-covered brick building.
Bride in a strapless satin ballgown and lace-trimmed cathedral veil blowing in the wind, standing before a brick building with arched doors.
Couple posing for an engagement photo on a city street, the man in a black suit kissing the cheek of a smiling woman in a white dress.
Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing wedding gown sitting in a bright room, adjusting her shoe before the ceremony.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace-sleeved gown and a groom in a tuxedo embracing on a sunlit city rooftop terrace.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a kiss on a city balcony, holding a cascading white bouquet before tall skyscrapers.
Couple in formal wedding attire embracing on a sunlit city bridge with ornate railings and downtown skyscrapers behind them.
A couple in formal attire shares a kiss in an art gallery in front of a gilded-frame seascape painting of sailboats on stormy waves.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands and crossing a city crosswalk with tall skyscrapers behind them.
Black and white photo of a bride in a satin gown and veil smiling at her groom in a tuxedo holding a white floral bouquet near a fountain.
Black and white photo of a bride in a strapless gown reading her vows to a groom in a suit on a city terrace with a skyscraper behind.
Smiling couple in neutral outfits holds hands while walking along a leaf-covered brick path beside an iron fence in warm autumn light.
Smiling groom in a black suit watches his bride in a lace gown and long veil during a first look on a sunny garden lawn.
Bride in a white wedding dress with hands gently clasped at her waist, showing an elegant ring and a manicure with soft neutral nails.
Couple in a white slip dress and black suit embrace and smile in front of ornate golden doors marked 400 for an engagement photo.
Elegant ballroom wedding reception with crystal chandeliers, white-linen tables, gold chairs and a tiered cake in a warm wood-paneled hall.
Black and white overhead photo of a man in a suit and a woman in a white dress walking down a wide staircase.
Black and white close-up of a woman's hand with a ring and pearl bracelet holding a martini glass at an elegant evening event.
Black and white photo of an emotional woman wiping her tears at an outdoor wedding ceremony as guests sit nearby.
Man in a black suit and woman in a white satin dress sip cocktails at a vintage bar with colorful floral tile and pendant lamps.
Bride in a white strapless gown and groom in a black tuxedo kiss on a city walkway, holding a cascading white anthurium and green bouquet.
Bride and groom share a kiss on a balcony of an ivy-covered stucco building, her long white veil draping over the railing.
A smiling man in a navy sweater sits on a park bench as a woman with long hair hugs him from behind in warm golden sunlight.
Couple embracing on a grand marble staircase with ornate railings beneath a large stained glass window during an engagement photo session.
Elegant restaurant dining room with white-clothed tables, fresh flower centerpieces, wine glasses and wooden chairs by sunlit windows.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing closely under a sheer wedding veil outdoors.
Smiling couple posing on a stone balcony, the man in a dark suit and the woman in a white lace dress leaning on his shoulder.
Smiling couple in elegant attire pose on a stone ledge with a river and downtown city skyscrapers behind them.
Bride's back as helping hands lace up the satin ribbons of a white strapless wedding dress with corset closure and buttons.
Three groomsmen in dark suits lean on a wrought iron balcony railing of an ivy-covered stone building at an autumn wedding.
Couple standing back to back in a columned corridor at dusk, the man in a black suit and the woman in a white dress.
Bride in a lace mermaid wedding gown holding a white bouquet kisses her groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie on a city balcony.
Smiling bride in an elegant white lace high-neck wedding gown gets help with her dress from a woman in a brown satin dress.
Smiling bride in a strapless white gown holding a white orchid and green amaranthus bouquet beside her laughing groom in a black tuxedo.
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Black and white photo of a bride in an off-the-shoulder gown embracing a groom in a dark suit during an emotional outdoor wedding moment.

 

true to color storytelling on film & digital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

romantic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bride and groom share a romantic kiss on a rooftop terrace with a city skyline backdrop on their wedding day.
Bride in white ball gown and groom in black suit pose on a stone terrace beside a serene pond with willow trees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

timeless

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smiling bride in a strapless white gown and groom in a dark suit holding a bouquet walk hand in hand across a sunny grassy park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALWAYS

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"She’s such a light to be around, warm, positive,

and incredibly professional in everything she does"


"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."



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

 

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City elopements


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Engagement sessions


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"allie is fun, knows her craft well, and is a consummate professional. she was extremely communicative and flexible leading up to the shoot."




"Allie did our engagement photo shoot, and we absolutely LOVED our experience with her! The photos turned out exactly as we'd hoped, and she was a joy to work with. Allie is fun, knows her craft well, and is a consummate professional. She was extremely communicative and flexible leading up to the shoot. We highly recommend you choose Allie for your photo sessions."


  • Brian & patrick
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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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