Category: Wedding

The Beverly Country Club Wedding Shoot | Marty + Danielle

Ohhh fall weddings in Chicago, are just packed with that golden light that fills the day with even more loveliness somehow, it is like contagious light! Marty + Danielle had one of those perfect fall days to share your vows in. They were surrounded by their favorite people who toasted them all day long. The […]

The Beverly Country Club Wedding Photos | Best Oahu Photographer

Ahhh sweet Southside weddings, how I adore thee. Getting to hang out with Mike + Kacey on their wedding day and learn more about their sweet love story was such a treat. It really seems like these two were fated for one another! From the moment the day started, there was a calm excitement in […]

Witness the Beautiful Chicago River Roast Wedding

FUN.FUN.FUN. That is how I am starting this day…. also there is this theory that I have about shooting weddings. It is that I vibe off of my couples (not in a cheesy way, in a truthful way) and this day was a confirmation of that theory. Katie and Martin live in New Zealand, and […]

Beautiful Tinley Park Convention Center Wedding

Ohhhh Chicago in the summertime. Nothing but all-day sunshine – it feels like so long ago! These two took full advantage of that gorgeous season with one stunning wedding at Tinley Park Convention Center. Lauren + Bryan had a lovely July day, surrounded by some super smiley friends + family members – all of who […]

Jeff + Emily Stunning Maggiano’s Downtown Chicago Wedding

Ohhhhhh yes friends – it is time to check out Jeff + Emily’s stunning Maggiano’s Downtown Chicago wedding – packed with some top city spots, so many gorgeous details, lovely summer light, one stunning church, and 2 incredibly happy newlyweds : ) Man oh man, did we have fun riding around the city – trolley […]

New Site Yo!

YOU GUYS – AIN’T SHE PRETTY?!!! Laurie here. Boss lady behind the camera, and computer, and emails, and marketing, and scheduling, and social media, and client satisfaction, and photo editor. Woah — It has been a crazy busy climb these last 7+ years since I accidentally started elle rose photo and my career life changed, […]

Wedding At Noah’s Event Venue in Lincolnshire IL | James + Joanna

Sooooo, James + Joanna just might be two of the nicest people in the world. Let me get that out there first. Like so nice, Joanna wrote me a handwritten thank you note, after engagement pictures – because she’s just the best with a heart of gold! Getting to see these wonderful people share vows, […]

Dan + Bridget | Stunning Galleria Marchetti Wedding

Dan and Bridget are married! And there were Chicago rooftop views, stunning details, a gorgeous dress, a gorgeous pup, a bridal crew for the ages, some killer dance moves, a Seal serenade, and one incredibly happy bride + groom. Just to name a few general highlights. This day was what Chicago summer wedding dreams are […]

Stunning County Line Orchard Wedding Shoot | Robby + Shannon

Alright friends. I am so excited to share the elegant red barn wedding with y’all I’m just going to keep my words short and sweet and let these images speak for themselves. Because honestly – Robby and Shannon just lit up in front of my camera together. It was the most fun to keep sneaking […]

Perfect Montgomery Club Wedding | Jim + Colleen

Yes, yes, yesssssss – I am so excited to share this one with you guys today. Jim + Colleen were married on the loveliest June day surrounded by tons of Chicago beauty, happy faces, lots of love, and dancing shoes. We had the best time behind the cameras getting to hang with this incredible crew […]

Witness the Beautiful Lacuna Lofts Wedding | Mike + Scott

Oh my word. Where to begin with this one… Scott + Mike were married on possibly the hottest day we had all summer here in Chicago in a rooftop ceremony at Lacuna Lofts as rain clouds circled but never rained down on us. Their day was packed with so much love just pouring out of […]

The Westin Itasca Wedding Shots By Best Wedding Photographer

Oh summer wedding season – you sure have been amazing! If I had to sum up Magge + Rj’s wedding day it would have to be one hell of a party – seriously, these two know how to throw one incredible day of laughing, drinking + getting the dance floor lit up! Starting the day […]