Hi, I'm Brian: A wedding photographer with over a decade of experience and never-ending energy for capturing love stories. My style is detailed yet relaxed: I photograph your day as it naturally unfolds, quietly anticipating real, unscripted moments before they even happen. From the little details you carefully chose to the hugs, happy tears, and laughter, I’m there to photograph it all. Yes, we will still sneak away for a few minutes, just the two of you, to create portraits that feel effortless and genuine, and that you will treasure forever.
When I'm not behind the camera, you will find me training for the Rockford IronMan, playing a round of golf, or planning my next big adventure. I love to travel, whether that is hiking in Asheville; relaxing on the beach in Siesta Key; watching a sunset in Santorini; or riding Guardians of the Galaxy at Disney with my family.
No matter where I go, photography stays at the heart of who I am - telling stories and preserving memories you will remember and share for a lifetime.
Enough about me- let’s chat about you, your day, and how we can tell your story.
What to Expect
Booking
Once you send an inquiry, we’ll hop on a quick phone call to make sure we’re a great fit. If everything feels right, I’ll send over a contract. Once the contract is signed and the retainer is paid, your date is officially reserved.
Planning
You’ll receive a detailed questionnaire to help me create your custom photography timeline, family photo list, and gather all the small but important details of your day. All wedding packages include unlimited planning support — phone calls, texts, emails — whatever you need to feel fully prepared and confident going into your day.
Wedding Day
I arrive 20–30 minutes early to connect with your vendor team and prep for a seamless start. Throughout the day, I’ll anticipate each moment, help keep everything on schedule, coordinate with vendors, and — most importantly — create beautiful, authentic photographs while letting you stay present and enjoy your celebration.
Post Wedding
After your day, I carefully select the best images (typically 700–1100, depending on coverage) — there’s no maximum limit. Every photo is hand-edited and delivered in an easy-to-use online gallery within 30 days. Your gallery never expires, and you’ll have the ability to download every image, share the link freely, order professional prints, or print elsewhere if you prefer.
Helpful Information
How would you describe your style?
My style blends candid, natural-light photojournalism - capturing real moments as they happen - with creative portrait lighting to ensure you look amazing, no matter the weather or venue. Whether it’s a pure sun 90-degree summer day or a dark dance floor, I know how to use light so your photos still look warm, genuine, and beautifully lit. I employ a timeless editing style that preserves the genuine colors, light, and emotion of your day, ensuring your photos will never feel dated.
How long do I have to wait to see my images?
All weddings come with a guaranteed 30-day delivery of your edited wedding photos.
DO You SUPPORT AND PHOTOGRAPH LGBTQ+ COUPLES?
Absolutely! I happily welcome and celebrate the love of all couples.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes! I’m based in northern Illinois and passport-ready for weddings anywhere. Let’s plan something amazing.
Can I see more?
Of course! I can send you links to galleries for you to look through, and we can go through them together in person, too. I also have plenty of prints and wood albums to share.
Back-ups
Your images are saved to two memory cards as I photograph, and then copied to a laptop right after your reception. After that, they are backed up to my home server and a secure cloud, all before I even go to bed after your wedding. My first career was corporate data protection and recovery, so, yes, your memories are completely safe.
Like what you see and wonder what's next?
Awesome! A retainer and signed contract reserve your date, ensuring no one else can swing in and take me. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to showcase my portfolio, services, and/or customize a collection based solely on your needs and desires for your wedding day. So go ahead, jump on over to my Inquire page and let's get things started. Or just give me a call!