White Quill Creative

01/25/2024

A lil' fun energy for your feed ⤵️

Nothing says "Chicago" quite like these Lincoln Park engagement photos. Take a peek at this playful November session filled with fall colors.

11/17/2023

With Thanksgiving around the corner, this feels like a safe space to admit that I’m a complete sucker for Hallmark holiday movies. I’m *that* person who starts binging them as soon as the temps drop below 70°.

What does that mean for you? All that whirlwind romance inspires me to get a little more 🌶️ spicy with my poses (ya know, as long as you two are comfy with that + it matches your relationship vibe).

What can I say, I’m here to help you live out your Rom-Com dreams 😂

09/20/2023

Instagram: "Soaking up those final moments of summer ⛵️☀️"

Reality: *lights my apple c***r candle while wearing a sweater in 80 degree weather 🍂*

08/29/2023

🗃️ File this under "One of those last-minute wedding things you won't think about until it's time to walk down the aisle"

The official etiquette when you're wearing multiple rings? Wear your wedding band closest to your heart (🥹).

Which means you've got 2 options when it comes to exchanging rings during your wedding ceremony:

1️⃣ Wear your engagement ring on your right hand. That way you can easily stack it on top of your band.

But if you're anything like me, your right hand ≠ your left hand when it comes to ring sizing. That leaves you with...

2️⃣ Do nothing (yet). Just leave your engagement ring on your left hand and, post-recessional, swap the two bands.

^^My advice? Wait until you have a quiet moment alone vs. trying to juggle expensive rings while everyone's fighting for a hug.

🔖 Because wedding brain is a real thing, make sure to save this post for wedding week (or pass it along to your engaged friends to prevent any wedding day panic)



📸 Photo taken by Chelsea while second shooting for Nicole Defilippis Photography

05/05/2023

Touchin' on another taboo topic today: $$$. Specifically, tipping.

I've gotten a fair share of last-minute, late-night texts from brides & grooms saying "SO EXCITED FOR THIS WEEKEND! Now, real talk, how much should I tip you and how do you want it?"

🙅🏻‍♀️ I do NOT want to be the source of any 11th-hour stress, so I’m here to set the record straight on what wedding photographers (at least, those in the Chicago area), “expect” when it comes to tips.

��PS: This also applies to wedding videographers.

05/03/2023

Shoutout to Carli + Cass for being ✨viral✨ troopers

04/19/2023

Today on the blog, I'm jumpin' back in time to talk about Mary + Curt's timeless Barrington's White House wedding. This beautiful, intimate day is proof that your wedding doesn't need to be some over-the-top affair to be perfect.

👇 Watch their wedding video + read all about their day

This timeless wedding at Barrington's White House is proof that your wedding doesn't need to be some over-the-top affair to be perfect.