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Layla is one of my best friends and I’m so excited to share this very special newborn portrait that I feel so honored to have documented.

Liza & Jacob
Pakistani wedding photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing Misbah and Farhan’s  amazing Pakistani Wedding at the Drury Lane last weekend.  There were so many magical moments, but one of my favorites was at the Nikkah ceremony, when Misbah was crying and her mom was drying her tears. These two are gorgeous inside and out. It was such […]

Galleria Marchetti Wedding

Galleria Marchetti Wedding: Surrounded by their closest friends and family, Heather and Sean had their beautiful ceremony and reception at the Galleria Marchetti last September. They began the day by getting ready in separate rooms at the Renaissance hotel. Heather was a stunning bride in her elegant dress from Winnie Couture Chicago. It was a […]

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