redwood + sage

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Noah and Rachel were never interested in making their wedding feel like a performance. What mattered most to them was staying connected, to each other, to the people they love, and to the meaning of the day itself. Their wedding at Skyline Club in Chicago felt intentional in the quietest way. Time wasn’t over-managed. Moments […]

Woodstock Square always makes me slow down. Maybe it’s the brick paths or the way the buildings feel lived-in instead of shiny. It’s familiar in a comforting way, like a place that doesn’t ask anything of you. Brett and Rachel fit right into that energy. Calm, grounded, quietly connected. There was no need to over-direct […]