It has been a whirlwind the last few weeks as we settle into the married life!  I love this photo of me and Joe walking down the aisle for the first time as Mr & Mrs. Bankmann!  I especially love the expression on my face, it’s the Ahh..we did it face!!  It really was the best day of our lives!  So many beautiful memories were created that day and we were so blessed to be surrounded by all our family and friends!  And of course we couldn’t have pulled it off without our rock star team of vendors (more to come on who they were!) Thanks for all the love!!

xo,

~Liz + Joe

It’s was great girly fun to capture this fun DIY floral event last week at Anthropologie hosted by The Everygirl! The ladies gathered round to demons fresh and budget friendly floral hairpieces. Such a cute and festive idea for any special event this season. Wear one to a wedding as a guest or bridal party member!  Head over to The Everygirl website to get the full deets on how to craft your own beauty!

This past Sunday morning a group of vendors met for the first time under the El tracks in Ravenswood to meet, greet, and collaborate on this shoot that Elaine from Shadowbox Dreams had been putting together for  while.  I think I’m not the only one who left that sunny morning totally inspired and grateful to be part of an industry that is so supportive, collaborative, and full to the brim with creative energy. Each of these ladies not only brings talent to the table but personality and passion for what they create. Thank you Elaine for inviting me to be a part of this fabulous group of ladies!  I hope we can all work again soon 🙂

Vintage Rentals: Shadowbox Dreams

Paper Bouquets: Little Spoon Events

Candles: Chicago Candle Co.

Wedding Suite: Chykalophia

Baked Goods: Bot Bakery

Graphic Artist: Chyrel Banias

Handmade Backdrops/Supplies: Penelope & Lala

The newest member of our family has grown so much since the day he was born! From his first days in the hospital to living the sweet life in his comfy new home. It’s been fun being able to capture some of this cute lil guys first photographs. I can’t wait to continue to capture future moments for him and his family to look back on. Now, stop growing Derek!  You are getting too big:)

A great career feature  posted last week on The Everygirl of the Chic Chicago Maternity Boutique Belle Up and the beautiful brains behind its operation Jamenda McCoy. Check out her authentic advise on business and how she balances motherhood and her career in style.

Photography: Coach House PIctures

Where do I begin with this couple?  Not only are Colleen and Alex high school sweet hearts but they lit up our session with so much love and positive energy that my face probably hurt just as much as theirs did from smiling so much throughout the afternoon.  I secretly think they made the sun shine brighter and warmer on this beautiful Fall Sunday afternoon. Joe and I truly couldn’t have asked for any more. A special thanks to Shadowbox Dreams for the vintage prop rentals. Thank you so much Colleen and Alex for inviting us be in your lovingly playful presence!

We started off our engagement session with Bethany and Joel last week on a beautiful sunny fall day at there new home in Old Town. From there we walked to the Lincoln Park zoo and spent the rest of the afternoon getting to know this adorable couple while capturing there affection for one another. We were able to capture so may great shots of them together, that it was hard to stop shooting.  Joe and I are so excited to be invited to spend the day with Bethany and Joel again next August when they say there I Do’s! We can’t wait!!