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Brock & Claire
Some love stories begin with fireworks—but for Brock and Claire, it started with breakfast and a kiss under the rising sun.
These two met as sophomores at the University of Illinois, where a casual campus diner date turned into hours of effortless conversation. “We talked and talked all evening,” Claire recalls. “We ended up ordering both dinner and breakfast!”
A few days later, another all-night conversation ended with a spontaneous walk to the campus arboretum just as the sky began to lighten. They climbed a tree together to watch the sunrise, hearts wide open and a little nervous. “[Brock] was so sweet and jittery up there,” she laughs. “I finally asked, ‘Are you gonna kiss me EVER?’ and before I could finish, he just went for it. It was the most romantic sh*t ever.”
From that moment, their connection deepened fast.
“We knew we were in love almost immediately,” Claire shares. “It sounds so corny, but it’s true—we fell hard and fast. And we still fall more in love every day.”
Years later, in May 2022, Brock popped the question during their final weekend living in San Diego. He brought her to one of their favorite spots—Sunset Cliffs, with its breathtaking ocean view—and got down on one knee as the sun dipped below the horizon. “[I] knew it was coming,” she says, “and it was adorable watching him work up the nerve.”
Their journey is filled with laughter, depth, and a sense of ease that can only come from two people who genuinely adore each other. From diner dates to tree-climbing kisses and seaside proposals, Brock and Claire’s love is equal parts spontaneous and soul-deep—a romance that truly shines in every captured moment.
“From the moment we first spoke with Bree, we knew we had found our wedding photographer. Her communication style was clear, honest, and polite - she truly “gets it” when it comes to understanding what couples need. Bree puts her heart into everything she does, and the quality of her work and value is outstanding. On our wedding day, she was so helpful with pose suggestions, and was so kind and cool to my bridesmaids. Bree is the best wedding photographer we could have hoped for, and we are thrilled with the beautiful photos that captured all the special moments of our day.”
- Brock & Claire, Chicagoland/Lehmann Mansion Wedding






























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