redwood + sage

Tampa-based. Chicago-bound. Open to everywhere beyond

an offering to the future

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THE VENUE : Hangout LightingGETTING READY : Wicker Park Inn THE COORDINATOR : Emily | Persnickety Planning THE VENDORS+ Photography : Redwood + Sage+ Florist : Arrangements by Addison | Nadia+ Hair + Makeup : Trish | Aglow by Trish+ Dessert : June Day Cakes | Portillos + Content Creation : Connolly Content Creation+ Caterer […]

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July 22, 2026

Brittni & Alyssa | Hangout Lighting

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THE VENUE : The Brix | Carpentersville, IL THE COORDINATOR : SNP | SNP Productions THE VENDORS Photography : Redwood + SageHair & Makeup : Spruce Hair Company Florist : Mortar Designs Baker : Allegrettis BakeryDJ : Midwest Best DJs | NoelCatering : True Cuisine THE DETAILS This friendship started out with awe and wonderment […]

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July 21, 2026

Cindy & Carlos | The Brix

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Jesse and AJ will be the first to tell you they’re not big camera people. So when we started talking about their engagement session, a traditional posed shoot was never really on the table. Instead we built their morning around exactly what they already do on weekends, slow coffee on the couch, their fur baby, […]

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June 2, 2026

Jesse + AJ | Chicago Engagemen

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Florida sunshine and blue skies welcomed everyone unfiltered and unapologetic. Getting ready at the Fenway set the scene for the energy of the day, old glamour Florida meets luxury jazz age hotel. the grand façade, the manicured grounds, the eclectic bespoke décor, it’s historic charm that doesn’t take itself too seriously. like it’s elegant but […]

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May 29, 2026

JD + Chase | Central Florida Wedding

Fenway Hotel facade in Dunedin Florida with terracotta roof tiles and palm trees against a clear blue sky
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The St. Vrain in longmont is the kind of venue that does half the work for you, moody brick walls, warm light, that mix of vintage and industrial that somehow feels cozy instead of cold. it set the tone perfectly for two people who are equal parts lively and deeply intentional about the people they […]

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April 28, 2026

Hannah + Andrew | St. Vrain Wedding

ride and groom exchanging vows by candlelight at the St. Vrain in Longmont, Colorado, beneath a crystal chandelier with exposed brick walls and intimate guest seating on New Year's Eve.
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Never underestimate a Summer wedding in the Midwest. Couples who seek joy in surprises will definitely have their fair share of fun. Bobbi Jo and Mike’s proved to be just that. Weddings at Aquaviva Winery never fail to have us in awe but seeing this venue shift throughout the seasons is always a joy. Summer, […]

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April 13, 2026

Bobbi Jo + Mike | Aquaviva Winery

bride and groom, in vineyard in sunlight during sunset in northern illinois
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Bear Lake, frozen fingers, and hot chocolate in Estes Park if you’ve ever thought about doing something a little different for your wedding day, skipping the big production, keeping it small, choosing a place that actually means something, this one is for you. we met at bear lake in january. the lake was completely frozen, […]

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April 12, 2026

Hannah + Andrew | RMNP Bridal Portraits

bride and groom holding hands walking across a frozen Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park in winter with snow covered mountains and golden lit pine trees in the background
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Elopement Planning, Without the Overwhelm A real-life example using Colorado If you’ve found yourself googling “how to elope” at 11:47pm with 14 tabs open and zero clarity, hi, you’re not alone. Elopement planning can feel deceptively simple. No big guest list, no seating chart, no chicken-or-fish dilemma… and yet somehow it still feels overwhelming. So […]

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January 26, 2026

So You’re Eloping in Colorado (Here’s How to Do It Without Losing Your Mind)

Colorado elopement portraits capturing candid moments, movement, and connection in nature.
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Late October in Chicago always feels a little softer. The air’s cooler. The city slows down just enough. Everything feels cozier without trying. That’s exactly how AJ and Scott’s day felt. Nothing about this wedding was loud or performative. It wasn’t trying to prove anything. It was small, intentional, and built around what felt good […]

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January 23, 2026

AJ + Scott | The Wiener’s Circle

Bride and groom holding hands during a Chicago elopement in Lincoln Park, photographed in front of the Lincoln Park Conservatory on a late October wedding day.
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Kelly and Jin’s engagement session landed in that sweet spot between morning and afternoon, when the city is fully awake, the light is strong but still kind, and autumn is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do. We met at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Lincoln Park on a beautiful fall day, with sunshine […]

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January 11, 2026

Kelly & Jin | Chicago Engagement

Kelly and Jin share a quiet moment during their autumn engagement session at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

redwood + sage

documentary-minded photography with experience in creating art-forward, story-driven imagery rooted in emotion, nostalgia, and connection.