glass lilac photography

park ridge

Chelsea — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:43:51 +0000

I photographed these three kids in downtown Park Ridge, I adored them :)

Chelsea + Phillip / Farmer’s Market / Lincoln Park

Chelsea — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:48:20 +0000

When Chelsea first e-mailed me about doing their engagement shoot at the Green City Market in Lincoln Park, I thought that was just about the cutest idea ever. They told me they wanted to document their typical Saturday morning, he’s a chef, she works in the hotel business so this is literally what they do every weekend. I love nothing more than just following people around with a camera and capturing their daily lives.

They are eloping… in Paris…

LOVE.

Brandi + Lucas – Negril, Jamaica | Destination Wedding Photographer

Chelsea — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:22:30 +0000

My second time in Negril, I fell even more in love with it. We stayed in Mediterranean style villas and spent our days laying on rafts in the Caribbean sea, snorkeling and hanging with the locals who were the nicest people I have ever met, literally.

I mean, are there even words for this wedding? Set on the infamous cliffs on the most perfect day ever, a stunning bride married her love + best friend in front of thrity-some best friends and family. It was intimate, as most destination weddings are, it was romantic, breezy, the smell of salt water filled the air, to some this up in one word – perfect.

and the next day on the seven mile beach…

Oak Brook | Chicago Family Photographer

Chelsea — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:57:24 +0000

This is my third session with this adorable family, we did these at an estate near their home in Oak Brook. How adorable are these kids? And they were just so sweet.

Love that it’s finally summer :)

around the house.

Chelsea — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:36:39 +0000

I love this extended family shoot, just hanging at home, two sets of parents, these adorable girls playing, and a cute little rescue pup.

-chelsea

sean + chasity | chicago wedding photographer

Chelsea — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:37:45 +0000

I met Sean and Chasity last year while photographing their friend’s wedding in the Bahamas. I saw such a strong connection between them and when she e-mailed me a few months later to tell me they were engaged and wanted me to capture their love, I told her I would be honored. These two were so easy to be around, both so laid back, endearing & really and truly in love.

Their wedding was at Fulton Market, it was my first time there and I absolutely loved it. The views of the river were stunning, the room full of exposed brick and duct work, just a unique spot in the city. The entire day was just perfect.

xo – chelsea

The next wedding I will be capturing is in Negril, Jamaica in two weeks… can not wait :)

baby charlie

Chelsea — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:23:11 +0000

Two newborn shoots in a row (the one before featured here), both with a new little boy, an adorable dog + adoring first time parents, love it.

With all the sadness in the world right now, there are still so many reasons to smile.

and his gorgeous grandma stopped by for a few shots…

finn

Chelsea — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:04:45 +0000

Seriously, how cute is this little guy + his first friend, Luna?! Love.

patrick + lauren | nashville, tennessee

Chelsea — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:39:48 +0000

I love not only doing engagement shoots for my best friends but also doing shoots in different places + spaces. Chicago is full of locations, at times it seems endless and I will never be able to capture the entire city but it’s what I am use to. Shooting in a different environment challenges me.

This was done in Nashville, we started at Steeplechase and ended up walking distance from Lauren’s home, full of beautiful walls and stores and shops. Such a unique city.

xo.

new baby.

Chelsea — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:35:31 +0000

This is my second session with with this family, you can see the first one here. I Loved meeting her.