I like to focus on both the big moments and the little details. My years spent working for a luxury wedding designer give me a special appreciation for all of the oft-overlooked elements that go into a beautiful wedding, and I do my best to appreciate them from start to end, giving you as many memories as possible in your final gallery.

I'm based in Chicago and yes, I love to travel! I will go anywhere in the world you want me to. The first 30 miles roundtrip (from my studio) of travel is included for every event/wedding, with travel up to 100 miles roundtrip charged at $1.50 per mile. All miles in excess of that are charged by a flat travel fee to cover my travel and boarding, which is pre-approved by you. Don't worry though! I get a thrill out of travel deals, so I'll find a way to come affordably.

Yes, I do! When you book a 2nd photographer, one of my talented associates will join me to help capture your day–giving you more angles, more moments, and more photos in your final gallery.

Yes, of course! I use plenty of poses and prompts to get you both focused on each other and having fun, which is how I get the best photos. You're welcome to share any pose ideas you have, but don't worry if you don't have any!

While I firmly believe that the photographer makes the gear and not the other way around, I have built up a kit that helps me work at my best in any given situation. I shoot with two Sony mirrorless cameras, the A9 and AR7iii, a selection of beautiful prime lenses, and several wireless flashes.

All photos are delivered in a shareable online gallery, which grants clients the ability to mark favorites and private photos as well as order prints, albums, wall art, and more. Alaura Creative's print store sources a variety of quality prints and products from the industry's top photo labs, ensuring your memories are printed true-to-color using the finest materials.