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The Ivy Room Chicago Wedding The Ivy Room is easily one of the most loved wedding venues in Chicago, and it’s not hard to see why. Between the ivy-covered courtyard, the warm light, and the city tucked just outside its walls, it feels intimate and timeless all at once. This day was full of real […]

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Bride and groom on an ivy-covered balcony at The Ivy Room in Chicago
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Wild Malibu Film Retreat Wedding Photos (Film + Digital)Paulina and Timothy’s wedding at Wild Malibu Film Retreat in Malibu, California was intimate, relaxed, and full of heart, surrounded by mountain views and golden light. One of my favorite parts of the day is that the couple and their friends and family set up everything themselves, which made the […]

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Bride and groom walking toward Wild Malibu Film Retreat with Malibu mountain views in California
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Central Park has a way of slowing everything down. Even in the middle of New York City, it can feel quiet enough to hear yourself think. Darien and Sam wanted engagement photos that felt honest and simple, something that felt like a real evening together, not a staged session. We met during golden hour and […]

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Couple laughing together on a bench during a Central Park engagement session in NYC
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Some wedding days feel effortlessly timeless, and Madeline and Keenan’s Artifact Events wedding in Chicago was exactly that. From the moment guests stepped into the warm glow of the chandeliers to the final songs of the night, the entire day felt intimate, intentional, and full of real moments. Artifact Events is one of my favorite […]

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Bride and groom sharing their first dance during an Artifact Events wedding reception in Chicago beneath chandelier lights.
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City vibes, candid moments, and a cozy coffee date in Chicago There’s something about a Chicago engagement session that just feels real. The city has its own rhythm, and I love building sessions around places that actually matter to you. For this shoot, we kept it simple and true to their everyday life: starting at a […]

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Couple kissing during a Chicago engagement session on a bridge, documentary style
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If you’re planning a wedding at the South Shore Cultural Center wedding venue in Chicago, you’re choosing one of the most iconic and visually stunning spaces the city has to offer. With its grand architecture, lakeside views, and elegant ballroom, it’s a dream location for timeless, heartfelt celebrations. As a Chicago wedding photographer, I had the honor of […]

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Wedding party portrait at South Shore Cultural Center wedding venue in Chicago
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Salon 61 is one of Chicago’s most exciting new wedding venues, and I had the opportunity to photograph a recent wedding there that truly captured the spirit of the city. As a Chicago wedding photographer focused on storytelling and documentary-style photography, I’m always on the lookout for spaces that allow moments to unfold naturally. Salon […]

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Bride and groom sharing their first dance at Salon 61 surrounded by guests, photographed by Chicago wedding photographer Abe Fernandez
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Weddings like Renee and Jack’s remind me why I love what I do. Their celebration at Sarabande, tucked in the heart of Chicago, had this quiet elegance—modern, intimate, and full of meaning. The venue’s clean lines and thoughtful layout gave the day a refined feel, but the real warmth came from the people.

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Bride seated in the gothic archway of Sarabande, captured by Chicago wedding photographer Abe Fernandez
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It was a cold day in Chicago as Alissa & Steve tied the knot. The snow from the day before created a magical scene. This couple is intentional in everything they do. I absolutely loved the intimacy of their city hall wedding. After the ceremony, we walked around downtown Chicago, capturing beautiful moments and having […]

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Bride and groom standing on the steps of Chicago City Hall after their downtown elopement, captured in a candid, documentary style by Chicago wedding photographer Abe Fernandez
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As I arrived at the University of Chicago campus to photograph Claire and Tim’s wedding, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. The beautiful fall foliage provided the perfect backdrop for their special day.

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Bride and groom standing under gothic stone archways at the University of Chicago, captured by Chicago wedding photographer Abe Fernandez in a candid, documentary style
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