Earthy & soul-stirring photography honoring the peace & boundlessness of your love
Chicago Illinois Destination + Elopement Wedding Photographer
"The conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves."
-VICTOR HUGO
Your love means everything to me, and I'll do everything to capture it truly, wholeheartedly and to the very depths of its essence.
I believe in the beauty of being real. Of healing our scars and still staying soft. That there’s a certain kind of peace and joy in finding your person. There’s a softness and rawness in baring your soul to another. Not only does this allude to my moodier, more emotive editing style, but the way I approach telling the true story of every moment.
Each photo I take is an ode to you, your journey, your love and your innate worthiness.
"What sets Summer apart is her ability to understand our vision and bring it to life in ways we never could have imagined"
Diane + CJ
"She didn’t just take pictures; she created art that we can proudly display. Her friendly demeanor made everyone feel comfortable, resulting in candid shots that perfectly encapsulated the joy and laughter of our celebration."
"From the very beginning, Summer made us very comfortable and at ease in front of the camera."
Jamie + Coty
“Her ability to capture the raw emotions and genuine moments throughout both events was simply remarkable... Her dedication and commitment to traveling for both evenings did not go unnoticed. She went above and beyond to capture the essence of our love story.”
"Summer is a genuine person with an eye for beautiful, moody, one-of-a-kind photos"
Kasey + Kevin
"“Summer is just amazing. She was SO responsive from the start, and always flexible. She drove over 2 hours to shoot our engagement shoot, got our photos back to us in a short amount of time, and absolutely CRUSHED it on our Wedding Day. Summer is such a genuine person with an amazing eye for beautiful, moody, one-of-a-kind photos.”
Empath, Enneagram 9, INFJ & Elder Millennial guaranteed to cry if you cry
My love for photography started in middle school with a little green digital camera and lots and LOTS of photos…
Coming from a small town in the middle of Illinois, it takes my breath away that little ‘ol me gets to meet and photograph kindred souls from all corners of the globe.
Meeting people from diverse backgrounds has opened my heart in ways I never imagined. The world is so vast, and there’s so much beauty and diversity to explore.
Hey friend, I’m Summer
It transcends language, culture and distance. It’s universal, powerful, raw and so, so real. And there’s no greater honor than meeting you and making memories to be forever etched in time.
