The Wedding Experience

Real Is The New Classic

I'm here for the moments that happen naturally. The champagne sprays, the wind catching your veil, the hugs that last a little longer, and your friends absolutely owning the dance floor. For the past 16 years, I've photographed weddings with a relaxed, documentary approach that lets you stay fully present while I quietly capture it all.

The end result is a gallery filled with honest moments, beautiful movement, and the kind of photographs that never feel staged because they never were.

A bride and groom sitting at a wedding reception table decorated with colorful flowers and candles, smiling and enjoying the moment.

Julie & Aaron

Bridgeport Art Center

A newlywed couple sitting on a black sofa in front of a green foliage backdrop. The groom is wearing a black tuxedo with a white shirt and a black bow tie, with a white boutonniere on his lapel. The bride is wearing an off-the-shoulder white wedding gown and holding a bouquet of white flowers. They are looking into each other's eyes, smiling.

Jahna & John

The Geraghty

A newlywed couple dancing and embracing outdoors on a cobblestone patio, with string lights and potted plants in the background.

Athena & Michael

Rockwell’s On The River

People dancing and celebrating at a lively party or wedding reception, with one man in a tuxedo holding a drink, interacting with a woman in a black dress.
People dancing and celebrating at a lively party or wedding reception, with one man in a tuxedo holding a drink, interacting with a woman in a black dress.

Annie & Mike

The Langham

Couple in wedding attire standing close together at night on a city rooftop, holding hands, with a city skyline lit up in the background.

Beth & Eric

Morgan Manufacturing

A bride and groom holding hands and standing on a grand staircase inside a lavish building with ornate architectural details and chandeliers.

Molly & Matt

The Rookery

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Michelle & Dave

Ivy Room

People dancing and celebrating at a wedding reception, with dollar bills flying in the air, inside a grand ballroom.

Maria & Matt

Chicago Cultural Center

A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception with guest tables, floral centerpieces, and chandeliers in a decorated, upscale venue.

Kathleen & Chris

Theatre On The Lake

“Jake's photos not only capture the moment, but also the feeling of the moment.

Jake is also a genuinely nice guy. This is important during your big day. He is wonderful to be around.”

-Jenilyn & Jeff

A group of men dressed in tuxedos with boutonnières, standing on grass near a body of water, celebrating and laughing together. Two young boys in tuxedos are in the foreground, one crouching and the other facing away, sharing a joyful moment.
A group of men dressed in tuxedos with boutonnières, standing on grass near a body of water, celebrating and laughing together. Two young boys in tuxedos are in the foreground, one crouching and the other facing away, sharing a joyful moment.
Three men at an outdoor nighttime gathering, wearing white shirts with the two on the right wearing ties, with string lights and greenery in the background, two of them smoking cigars or cigarettes, and the man in the middle holding a yellow can.
Three men at an outdoor nighttime gathering, wearing white shirts with the two on the right wearing ties, with string lights and greenery in the background, two of them smoking cigars or cigarettes, and the man in the middle holding a yellow can.
A group of people dancing and having fun at a party, viewed from above. Two men are on the floor, one lying on his back with arms raised, and the other seemingly dancing. Several women are standing around, one in a blue dress smiling. The floor is wooden, and some are wearing dress shoes.
A group of people dancing and having fun at a party, viewed from above. Two men are on the floor, one lying on his back with arms raised, and the other seemingly dancing. Several women are standing around, one in a blue dress smiling. The floor is wooden, and some are wearing dress shoes.
A woman in a white lace wedding dress is eating food while a man in a tuxedo with suspenders is feeding her at a celebration or wedding reception.
A woman in a white lace wedding dress is eating food while a man in a tuxedo with suspenders is feeding her at a celebration or wedding reception.

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