Extended Family Photos at South Pond Chicago
Today I want to share with you an extended family session I did after thanksgiving this past year. Robby who lives in Chicago, with his partner Kevin, had contacted me about setting up the shoot for his parents, along with his sister, her husband and their adorable two kids who were in town for the thanksgiving weekend. This was a gift to Robby's parents from him and his sister. What a great gift. We decided on South Pond near Lincoln Park Zoo after discussing a few other options . We captured some with the skyline on the kissing bridge along with some great photos with the tall wild grasses and of course the famous honeycomb. We may of had to bribe the children with some delicious candy but in the end we captured so many great images! I hope they cherish them for years to come and that I see them all again some day.
Hickory Creek Forest Preserve wedding in Mokena and DIY wedding of Jessica + Sara
Jessica and Sara got married on October 2, 2016 at Hickory Creek Forest Preserve in Mokena. From arriving at Jessica's parents home where they were both getting ready it was evident at how much work they put into all the details of their wedding. One of my favorite details was all the plates they had sourced from multiple thrift and vintage shops. It was just stunning! All of the florals were also done by them including the gorgeous fabric and burlap bridal bouquet. I could not believe she made it herself nor have I seen such a unique bouquet before. Also her father is a baker and made the wedding cake along with cookies, and other goodies. They told me to help myself and I must say I did (who doesn't love cookies) and they were amazing! If you are looking for a great baker check out her dad's bakery called Iversen's Bakery in Blue Island. You will not be disappointed. Instead of a guest signing book they had rocks that everyone signed that I thought was very unique. Well enjoy the images from their special day!
Bakery - Iversen's Bakery
Catering - Bartolinis
The Abbey Resort Wedding in Lake Geneva Wisconsin of Brett and Todd
I was so excited to photograph the wedding of Todd and Brett. When they first contacted me Brett and me instantly hit it off since we actually went to the same college, Harrington College of Design and we shared a mutual hate of cilantro! They got married at the gorgeous Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva Wisconsin on September 4, 2016 surrounded by family and friends and we had the most perfect day for their wedding. They got married with the boats and lake in the background under a beautiful gazebo. So take a peak at their wedding!
Venue - The Abbey Resort
Suits Burberry
Shoes Ted Baker
Ties & Pocket squares - Amazon
Emily & Catrinas dresses - Alfred Sung by way of Bella Bridesmaid in Chicago
Flowers Joanne Leach - Tattered Leaf Designs
Cake Christine LaSorda - A Bakers Tale
Officiant - Jason Gold
DJ Nate - Sound by Design
Second Shooter- Courtney Scheimann
The Crown at the Tribune Tower Wedding
I met Jeremy and Lewis and learned all about their love of Disney and how they had met while working there in the college program. They were so fun to work with. They celebrated surrounded by family and friends. I arrived to them getting ready at the Gwen Hotel, then we walked though the mall to get to the Tribune photographing them along the way. They got married on the top of the GORGEOUS Crown at the Tribune Tower in Chicago. I just love Chicago weddings! Enjoy the images from their day!
Wedding Planner - The Miracle Brothers Event Specialists
Venue - The Crown at the Tribune Tower and Howells & Hood
Flowers - Flowers for Dreams
Cupcakes - Molly's Cupcake
Quartet- Innocenti Quartet
Officiant - Dr. Rebecca Armstrong
South Pond Post Wedding Session
I am so happy to share with you images from my recent shoot with Francisco and Jonathan. I photographed their elegant Chicago wedding this past January and was so excited to catch up with them and photograph their post wedding session. We tried to book this shoot twice before but rain and a heat wave made us move our session back. The third time was the charm and we had the most amazing weather and had South Pond and the Lily Pond practically to ourselves. We ended the shoot and I caught a few shots of them driving away on their scooter. What a perfect ending to our shoot!
Chicago Osteria Via Stato Wedding of Tracy + Aileen
I was so excited to meet Tracy and Aileen a few months ago when they contacted me asking me about photographing their big day. We talked all about their love of family and friends and how they really wanted to treat them to amazing meal at the Osteria Via Stato and I must say it was some of the most delicious Italian food I have ever eaten. They had handmade guest name tags on spools of thread that were adorable. The cake they decided on was three different flavors and was decorated with the Chicago skyline around the base from The West Town Bakery. It was the most delicious cake and the only bakery and Chicago that promises completley nut allergy free. Their ceremony was beautiful and started with their nephew playing the violin as the flower girls, Tracy and Aileen walked in. It also included them locking letters to each other into a wine box. I had never seen that before and thought it was a nice touch. Please enjoy the images from their beautiful day.
Venue - Osteria Via Stato
Dresses - Miss Pamelas
Rings - Wyatt Austin
Florist - Cut Floral Design
Cake - West Town Bakery
Minister - Reverand Marian Hale
Blackwell Forest Preserve Sunset Engagement Shoot
I met Charles and Dylan at Blackwell Forest Preserve in West Chicago this past week. Charles had been here many times in the past so it was his first choice for location and having shot here once before I was excited to photograph here again. We climbed up a giant hill to take some fun shots as well as checked out the dock over the water. I had so much fun with these two and hope you enjoy the images!
Lily Pond and South Pond Engagement Shoot of Brett and Todd
I am so excited to share with you the engagement shoot of Todd and Brett. I am photographing their wedding in just a few short months in Lake Geneva. They live in the city and we decided on South Pond and the Lily Pond for their engagement shoot. They have to be one of the awesomest couples ever, not to mention me and Brett both went to Harrington College of Design and he also hates cilantro. He understands the struggle of HATING cilantro. So take a peak at the images from their shoot
Kim + Queen Naperville Riverwalk Portrait Session
Kim and Queen came and visited me on the Naperville Riverwalk for their portrait session, they had contacted me after finding me online for their very first professional photos together after 20+ years. What an honor it is to be able to capture the love between these two! Thanks so much for choosing me as your photographer Kim and Queen I had such a wonderful time photographing you both!
Chicago Gay Wedding at the Wyndham on Wacker Drive
Some weddings just really show how in love a couple truly is and reminds you of what marriage should be. This was the case with Jon and Francisco, seeing how truly happy they make each other and how they always bring smiles to each others faces. They got married at The Grand Wyndham in downtown Chicago which is a stunning venue. The views from their reception room were just out of this world! So take a look at their gorgeous wedding!
Venue-Grand Wyndham Chicago
Flowers-Flowers for Dreams
String Quartet-Cloud Gate Quartet
Desserts-Bittersweet Bakery
Photo Booth- The Traveling Photo booth
Second Photographer-Ania Scheiman