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Saturday was pure magic celebrating Elizabeth and Connor’s wedding at the historic St. James Chapel in Chicago. It was a perfect autumn day, and the love these two share was radiant in every moment. Capturing their glowing portraits in this golden light was an absolute dream! 

St James Chapel Chicago Wedding | Claxton Wedding

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Love is the most beautiful feeling. It’s a feeling that can’t be described in words but can only be felt. And when two people are in love, every moment spent together becomes special. This is exactly what we experienced during our recent engagement session in Naperville. The couple was so in love with each other […]

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Emerson Creek Summer Weddings are the best. Emerson Creek venue is a rustic barn and farm wedding venue, a chic venue that is located in Oswego, IL. I second shot this wedding for the lovely Joy Lyn Photography in the summer of 2021. The second shooter is something I’m sure you have heard of. If […]

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The Theater on the Lake is one of those venues that can be designed and decorated any way the couple sees fit. An empty canvas. It is one of Chicago’s most unique venues and really gives your guest the full Chicago experience. It sits right on Chicago’s Lakefront property and summer weddings are a must […]

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Allison & Billy met five years ago while they worked at Soldier Field. They worked closely together and naturally fell into a relationship. Both being from Irish families, they shared a lot of similar interests including their love for their heritage. Billy popped the question to Allison at the Irish American heritage center over Labor […]

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Chateau Del Mar Wedding Photographer Janita & Stephen’s wedding at Chateau Del Mar was just so special. The day was not bright and sunny but you would never know. Stephen & Janita just shined whenever they were near one another. They cherish each other and love one another as much as they love the lord. […]

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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Wedding I am so excited to share some highlights from Taylor & Peter’s wedding celebration at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Wedding. It was a beautiful Autumn day and the atmosphere in the Second City Room at Hotel Lincoln where Taylor and her bridesmaids were getting ready was relaxed and upbeat. Everyone […]

With 10 years of experience in the industry, shooting over 250+ weddings, I have honed my skills to provide my couples with stunning and memorable wedding images that will be cherished for a lifetime.

When it comes to your wedding day, my personalized approach with every couple, taking the time to get to know you and understand your vision for your wedding day. I believe that building a relationship with my clients is essential in capturing authentic and heartfelt moments. This allows me to create photographs that truly reflect the personalities and emotions of the couple and their loved ones.

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