I met Kirsten and Will down in Chinatown for their engagement session and let me tell you, it was SO much fun!! We walked around since I haven’t been down there in YEARS. Unfortunately I couldn’t eat some amazing food with them because I had to head to another session! But let me tell you, this was FUN. So much fun, I processed their images a little more gritty, or should I say….dirty!
they also were patient while I tried out my new lensbaby-tilt-shift-lens
So Megan and Jeremy opted to go to one of my favorite photo places in the suburbs and that’s Cantigny in Wheaton! I love that place, perfectly sculpted gardens all year long, great grounds and it’s not crowded, not even on the weekends! I need to buy a pass for next year! That’s for sure!
We laughed a lot, in fact looking back on the pictures, Megan and Jeremy were cracking up! I didn’t know I was that funny, and I’m sure I’m not!
I’m sure Beth’s been stalking my blog for the past week for when this is going to go up. And I appreciate that I feel loved! Ok, I know you probably won’t even read this and will just hurry and click on the slideshow, it’s ok, I forgive you!
Music again graciously courtesy of Evan McHugh! You can find his stuff on iTunes or check out his page out here
And here’s Shannon and Desiree’s slideshow! I hope you get a better feel for the day and how it all unfolded! I really feel like their wedding needed the slideshow! It was so fun to photograph and be part of their day!
Music courtesy of Evan McHugh! You can find his stuff on iTunes or check out his page out here
Beth and Tom moved their wedding date up by a year but that didn’t stop them from having a good time. Kristen of Kio Kreations did the flowers, Czarina of the Chair Couture did the linens and I can honestly say that these two vendors are some of my favorites! I always know I’ll get some gorgeous flowers and great linens!
Ok, enough of that, here’s a small preview!
Their wedding was on what could be one of the hottest days of the year! That didn’t stop them or their guests! They got a ice cream truck!!
I had a good time with Danilyn and Hoang at their wedding! A brides worst fear happened only during the ceremony: it rained on their wedding day! But by the time we got out to take pictures, the skies were clear (yet a bit overcast which was fine by me!) We started our grand photo tour at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
We actually got to go INSIDE the stadium! It was a lot of fun! I’m not a huge baseball fan but I imagine taking your wedding pictures there is an important step: 1060 W Addison St, Chicago
After our shenanigans at Wrigley we headed to Millennium Park right down the street from the Doubletree Mag Mile to finish up the wedding photography! We were short on time due to some hiccups, so I ran them through Millennium Park in no time! We were dropped off by Lurie Gardens and made our way to the Bean and down to the street and back in just a matter of 15 minutes! It was amazing! I’m a photograph ninja when I have to be! I don’t suggest only giving me 15 minutes but if I have to, I’ll make it work.
Their reception was at the Doubletree Chicago Magnificent Mile where they partied the day away:
300 E. Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States 60611
I hope you enjoy this slideshow of your wedding photos!
Music for the slideshow generously provided by Andrew Belle
Dani & Hoang, I enjoyed being the photographer for your wedding! I hope to talk to you again soon!
So Shannon and Desiree probably have been waiting what seems like FOREVER for this glimpse! I apologize! Their wedding was super laid back, super intimate and all of their friends and families were there and it was a lot of fun! Shannon and Desiree also are very sarcastic, just like me, so we’d razz each other all day long whether it was at one of their engagement sessions or on the day of their wedding. Total fun for me! So without further ado…
this is why I love having a 2nd shooter along! My view:
my 2nd’s view:
to this day, this cake cracks me up!! First off, the frosting was a coral color instead of red. Second, a giant chunk was missing from the back (you can see it in the corner). Third, the design was NOT what they ordered. And finally, that’s supposed to be celtic knotwork, instead, it’s well…interesting! They took it with stride by the end of the night though! We’re going to submit it to cakewrecks…I have some sweet closeups.
Hope you enjoyed the small preview! The slideshow tells the story much better (coming soon!)
Dani and Hoang haven’t emailed me yet about seeing any of their pictures so I’m guessing they’ll LOVE this preview! I’m deep in wedding season now so you’ll be seeing a ton of things on the blog!
How cute was this idea?!
I’m so in love with this ring shot!
I have a lot more coming! Some engagements, some more weddings, some slideshows and my adorable nephew who’s only 4 days old! I’m also going to be putting the photobooth in a real life situation in a few weeks, so things may change with it after it’s been put through a real situation, but I’ll notify you of that via the blog or twitter!
Amanda and Steve met me one late afternoon at Redfield Estates at 1421 North Milwaukee Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1436 – (847) 298-0095. We were shocked to find a wedding in progress while we wandered the grounds and I’m sure it would just be lovely to photograph! Luckily the bugs stayed away this time as I brought some bug spray
some deer decided to join the session!
Steve happily made silly faces to make Amanda laugh!
Whew, I’m still catching up but wanted to show you Anthony and Rebecca’s slideshow It was one of the HOT days in July, so hot that we all thought we were going to melt! But we all made it through and it was just a wonderful day with everyone!
