So Kim and Mike were my 2nd engagement session for Saturday!  They were a bunch of fun and I have too many pictures especially because they wanted some more edgy type feel ones.  Done and done.  Oh and they wanted to be on the blog, so here they are

We started in Grant Park and Millennium Park downtown located at 201 E. Randolph Street Chicago IL

And there you have some   I’m seriously burning through these sessions now, and the last 2 of those are my favs!

Ok, back to the grind,

Kar

My weekend was crazy. If I seem a bit out of it or a bit loopy, I’m still recovering. And yes, it’s Thursday and I have another full weekend and week next week! AH! But I’m surviving. Well, enough about me. So back to Saturday. I had 2 engagement sessions and Heidi and Jon were the first! Well, let me say, they were pleasure to work with and very understanding about a memorial day parade that I didn’t know was occurring that wouldn’t allow me to go east at all (where like 80% of the self parking is too by Grant Park…)  Anyway, they were GREAT sports about it and got some goodies for my lack of parade knowledge We started at Grant Park and ended up in Millennium Park located at 201 E Randolph Chicago IL

Ok, onto the pictures!

Oh and I used a different web-sharpen, not sure I’m digging it, but the post is going up now, I can always edit that later

Kar

1.  Yep, I’m a culprit who thought that today was Tuesday.  Memorial day really messed me up!

2.  Comment on the post that says Happy Birthday to ME!  I suck at life and said my birthday was on Saturday, when in fact, it was Sunday.  See what happens when I have 3 weddings, 2 engagement sessions and a meeting in one weekend?  I screw up my own birthday!  No fear though, someone lucky will get the sbux gift card.  And I mean that!  Commenting closes at midnight thursday, so get on it!

3.  Oh who was that meeting with you say?  Well, it was with the lovely ladies: Danielle Aquiline and Heather Parker we had a delicious brunch and talked all nerdy about photography.  It was fun!  I’m the only Nikon girl   but I’m ok with that!  We’re all keeping in touch and really, they were super sweet, even though I was late because my garmin took me in the wrong direction….thanks garmin….here’s a picture to prove it.  Just me and Danielle and no, I’m not going to make it larger.  Ever.  (guess what?  Photographers hate getting their picture taken too!)

4.  I’m so tired and stressed to get things done.  I’m getting all my stuff done clients, I promise!  I hate taking a week or so to show you your stuff, I want to show it IMMEDIATELY but alas, not enough hours in the day.

5.  Isabelle doesn’t know she’s part lab, she hates water.

6.  Isabelle also has hookworms to which I’m told is very common in puppies.  She’s on meds and doing fine, didn’t seem to slow her down at all…

7.  Let’s talk boudoir.  I still have some openings but not many AND I’m opening up a few more too

8.  Available sessions: June 14 – 9am (I know I know, but there’s got to be some morning people out there!).  June 13 – 7pm and NEW June 12 – 4pm and 6pm (maybe an 8pm too, would be great for a group of friends who would be interested!  July 12- 9am and 7pm (again, not too surprising but come on, I’m not going to do this again until September!)  Cost is still $200 per person, includes an album too!  Email for details.

9.  Starbucks is my vice.

10.  Lots of posts coming this direction VERY soon!

until next time,

Kar

As you’ve noticed, I’m going to be doing small peaks then big slideshows.  It’s a new trend Lori and Danny got married at Anderson Japanese Garden in Rockford! If you’re looking for a great venue that’s unique, look here! It was really gorgeous! Or if you just want to go and visit, here’s the information:

Anderson Japanese Garden
318 Spring Creek Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-9390

Here’s Lori and Danny’s, they have a thing for Puma’s and showed it on their wedding day!   I was told to get creative.  Little did they know that meant taking off their shoes

Ok, I’ll work on that slideshow now…I’m slowly but surely getting caught up!!

So Saturday was my birthday and I directed people to my blog, um yeah, I didn’t spend one minute or second near an internet connection!  I was working, yes working, on my birthday but the wedding was lovely and awesome and really exhausting!  So yeah, it’s Tuesday and here we go, I’m giving something away!

I’m going to give away a $10 starbucks gift card   So all you have to do is COMMENT!  It’s open to anyone!  So comment away!

And remember a few weeks ago when I posted Isabelle’s pictures?  And said someone would win something too?  Well according to random.org (I’m on my laptop, I can’t do a screenshot and show you but I’m good for it trust me) the first commenter won a $5 starbucks gift card!!  So congrats to MicheleLouise!!

Ok, time to get to editing a crapload of weddings and sessions!

So if you’ve seen my sample albums, their first engagement session is one because they were just fun!  I want to follow them around with a camera and just photograph them!  Too bad they’re doctors and not models, to the contrary, I can’t wait for their wedding in 2 days!

We were up in Lincoln Park Zoo this time and I forgot how much I love shooting up there (hint, hint clients, lots of fun!!) Lincoln Park zoo is a great backdrop for wedding or engagement photos or just to have a day at the zoo!

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 742-2000

Can’t wait to see you again on Friday and Sunday for your wedding!

Kar

So remember a few weeks back that maternity post?  Yep, this is that baby!  She was a doll to work with and only 7 days old!

and a smile for mom

And I love that last one!

Enjoy and welcome to the world little miss c

Kar

So the day turned out beautiful after our reschedule because of the rain and my poor foot (and yes, my foot is better now )  Anthony and Rebecca also brought along their little man to get some photos with him, if you want to do something like this I highly suggest a “wrangler” for the child or dog, it makes it easier for you to focus and enjoy yourself!

So here we go!

Hope you enjoy them! We had a great time photographing in Grant Park and Millennium Park, the flowers were just perfect this weekend for it! Millennium Park is also a wonderful place for wedding photos, there’s lots of nooks and crannies I take advantage of! It’s located at 201 E. Randolph Street Chicago IL

Kar

1.  Sorry it’s Wednesday and not Tuesday, but I was getting caught up a bit yesterday!  YAY!

2.  Boudoir dates that are still available: June 13 : 11am and 7:30 or 8pm (we can push it up if you want to go out still!)  July 12 : 9am and 7pm.  Cost is $200 and includes an album, email if you’re interested!

3.  My June girls, I’m still working on that hotel, I’ve narrowed it down to 2, one being my standby and another a new one but both are downtown, I will let you know when it’s all final!

4.  I’m about to make 3 blog posts after this one.

5.  Puppies are hard work.

6.  I bought another lens today, I think I’m finished….at least that’s what I say now!

7.  What’s in my bag? : D700, D300, 24-70 f/2.8, 17-55 f/2.8, 70-200 f/2.8, 50 f/1.8, 85 f/1.8, 10.5 f/2.8 fisheye (love this lens!), 12-24 f/2.8 (new!), 50 f/2.8 macro (for awesome ring shots), 3 sb-800 flashes, 3 pocketwizards (these are for off camera at receptions and portraits), over 80GB of compactflash cards, lots of rechargable batteries (I use the eneloop brand), and I think that’s it!  I don’t carry this all around with me to every session but it does come with me to weddings!

8.  I have the cutest puppy ever (and yes that’s my foot):

9.  Again, crazy month, I can’t wait for June!!

10.  Check back on Sunday, something may be going on….just sayin’

Kar

Ok Ok, that took me way too long but I had some technical difficulties!  Enjoy!  Kar

Dan and Dana had a spectacular day that was just perfect for them! They enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere and Dana even surprised her groom with a dress (she was just going to wear a jersey!)! It was a blast to photograph their wedding right before the Chicago Cubs game started! Now that I’ve been in one of the rooftops, I don’t ever want to watch any other way! Luckily it wasn’t too hot on their wedding day and guests were allowed to go indoors to cool off! They used one of the Wrigleyville Rooftops as their wedding venue! Theirs was located at 3609 Sheffield Chicago IL and was just perfect for their wedding!