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A peek into Anne Marie + Grant’s most perfect summer evening engagement session!!! 🌞 I mean, come on, the sky and the city were just showing off for them!!!

Patiently awaiting their day next fall at Walden Event Venue!!!!

9.5.2026!!! AKA Stacy + Bobby’s BEST DAY EVER!!!!

Where to even begin?! Probably with the absolute excitement Stacy had for this day. Her vision of pink and disco balls coming together, and her husband Bobby soaking up every second of it. 💕🪩

Their people??? Incredible!!!! So loving, so supportive, so eager to watch these two start the rest of their lives together.

Truly, an unforgettable day.

Venue | Loft 28 West
Photo | Kearney 🪩 Chicago Wedding Photographer
Video | Ryan & Megan Vander Ploeg—Stonewater Media
Makeup | Candice Kaval l Illinois Makeup Artist
Hair | PLAINFIELD BALAYAGE & BRIDAL SPECIALIST
Dessert | DeEtta's Bakery
DJ | Official DJ LG™️
Dress | Ava Laurenne Bride

Claire + Tyler + their venue for next summer peeking through the buildings!!!! I mean, how perfect and symbolic is that?!

Their joy for each other just radiated throughout their entire session, and I think it’s so obvious in their photos!!!! 🥹

We can’t wait to see you RR Events Chicago!! Counting down the days till June 2027!!!!

Kelsey + Tony + North Ave doing its thing!!!!🦋

What a joy it was to beat the rain and capture just how cute these two are!!!! Also with the backdrop of our favorite city, AMAZING!!!

Counting down till next summer their loveee!!!

Ally + Ryan’s BEST DAY EVER!!!!✨

Their wedding was completely THEM!! From all of the Greek traditions, to getting ready inside their homes, to Ally’s uncle performing an original song he wrote just for the two of them (not a dry eye in the room after that one)!!!

The most perfect day to celebrate a couple who is so obviously head over heels for each other and a family that has their back like none other.
Love is an amazing thing.

Cheers to the Finns!!

venue | Concorde Banquets
photographer | Kearney 🪩 Chicago Wedding Photographer
videographer | Evan Sellas
florals | Addison Floral
hair | ReFINE Boutique Salon
makeup | Licensed Esthetician | Beauty Professional
dress | The Crystal Bride
transportation | Windy City Limousine
dj | Impulse Entertainment - Chicago Wedding DJs

Want better wedding photos??? Stop worrying so much about the photos!!!

HEAR ME OUT.

The best photos happen when you’re actually enjoying your wedding day. You’re touching your person, laughing together, soaking everything in and NOT constantly wondering where the camera is.

Give yourself enough time in the timeline to breathe. Stay close to each other. And unless I tell you otherwise, you do NOT need to look at me!!!!

Your job is to marry your favorite person and have the best freaking day.

My job is to make sure you have the photos to remember exactly how it felt.

Save this one for your wedding day!!!!

Proof I get to work with the most amazing people EVERRRR!!!!

On a serious note, the connection I get to have with you is why I do what I do. I used to think it was the art, but the longer I’m in this industry, the more I realize getting to work with the most loving and trusting human beings is where it’s at.

The fact I get texts like these blows my mind. I can’t help putting my heart + soul into you, your day and your people and for it to be recognized like this - I adore you.

THANKFUL a million times over🫶🏻🫶🏻

Like shut up you guys are iconic!!! How is this my real life???

7.17.2026 - THE CELEBRATION!!!

Paulina + Jake KNEW how to throw a party, let me tell you!! From the sax player to late-night Culver’s to the limbo on the dance floor... ICONIC!!!!

Getting to tag along and capture such a joyful day made me feel so lucky to be surrounded by the very best kind of humans. The kind who love hard, laugh hard, and know how to celebrate the people they love.

Wishing P + J a lifetime of happiness!!! 🤍

venue | Marriott Lincolnshire Resort
planner | CHICAGO + DESTINATION WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER
photo | Kearney 🪩 Chicago Wedding Photographer
florals | Flowers by KH
hmua | Michelle Boyce Natywa
dj | bestsound blaze (Chicago Wedding DJ)
guitarist | Ryan Shephard
transportation | Experience Chicago! 3124141884
suit | Milbern Clothing Custom

Paulina + Jake!!!!!! The best couple with the BIGGEST smiles on their faces ALL DAY LONG!!!

P + J just fit together like nothing I’ve ever seen before. They are both so happy, giggly, and genuinely excited to be around each other. It was such a joy to witness.

Not only were these two absolute icons, but so was their bridal party!!!! From Paulina’s sister being her right-hand woman for whatever she needed to the PARTY that happened on the way to the reception, these two are surrounded by the most incredible people.

Also... can we talk about how much FUN we had leaning into their Polish traditions?! From the bartering to the blessing, you could just tell how excited everyone was to celebrate these two.

venue | Marriott Lincolnshire Resort
planner | CHICAGO + DESTINATION WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER
photo | Kearney 🪩 Chicago Wedding Photographer
florals | Flowers by KH
hmua | Michelle Boyce Natywa
dj | bestsound blaze (Chicago Wedding DJ)
guitarist | Ryan Shephard
transportation | Experience Chicago! 3124141884

Another year with the honor of being published in Chicago Style Weddings’ print magazine. Having my work recognized on a stage this large, in my home city, is truly an indescribable feeling.

Not only was I published in this year’s magazine, but I also had the honor of photographing the launch party. Over 300 wedding professionals came together, and it was such a joy to see so many familiar faces, new and old friends alike. ❤️

I’m convinced we work in the greatest industry in the world. We get to play a part in one of the best days of someone’s life, and that’s something I’ll never take for granted.

This job is a gift.✨

XOXO,
Kearney Rae

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