Extended Family Photo Session in Wheaton
What is the best way to commemorate your whole family getting together for Canadian Thanksgiving? Well, that would be to have an updated family photo-shoot of course! I was excited to meet Kim and her whole family and everyone was just wonderful for our shoot!
Take a look at their session!
Divine Providence Church and Maggiano's Wedding in Oak Brook
Carol and Mauricio married on a beautiful September day in front of friends and family at Divine Providence Church in Westchester. All of their guests were in for a treat after the ceremony, three trolleys were waiting to take us all around Chicago to tour the area and take photos along the way. If that isn't a wedding photographer’s dream I don't know what is. We ended our day at Maggiano's in Oak Brook where Jim Perona, an amazing guitarist helped them with their first dance which they had choreographed with the help of Brenda from May I Have This Dance. Brenda then taught a salsa dancing class to all of Carol and Mauricio's guests, How cool is that?
St.James Farm and Harry Caray Lombard Wedding
Kenny and Ashley's wedding was pretty much a dream from start to end with the gorgeous details, dress, venue, and all the love the two of them shared. I met them both last year through my friend and fellow photographer Sarah who was in the wedding. We photographed them after their church wedding at one of my favorite places, St.James Farm in Warrenville. It made such a wonderful backdrop. Then we headed to the reception at Harry Caray's in Lombard. Enjoy the look at their day!
DJ/Photobooth/Uplighting-Sounds Abound
Videographer-Ojo Creative
Florist-Urban Botanicals Chicago Eileen Weeder
Favors-Garrett's Popcorn
Hair-A Cut Above Nicole Matsas
Makeup-Flawless by Tiffany
Dress-Bella Bianca
Cake-Creative Cakes
Party Bus-Elite Chicago Limo
Reception-Harry Caray's
Second Shooter-Courtney Scheimann
Springvalley Nature Preserve in Schaumburg Engagement Session
I was so excited to photograph Sebastian and Nicole's engagement shoot this week at Springvalley Nature Preserve in Schaumburg. It was such a gorgeous fall day and all the wildflowers there were in full bloom. They were all laughs the whole time which makes my job of capturing them way too fun and easy. I can't wait for their wedding this June!
St.James Farm in Warrenville Family Photo shoot
What could be better than warm fall days with your family at the beautiful St.James Farm in Warrenville? I met the S Family this past weekend for our session and got to capture them and their two boys. Can you believe their little man is not even two yet? Both boys were so smart and fun to photograph. What was even more wonderful is that Grandma was able to come to the shoot and get a few shots with her sweet grandsons. We had such a nice time together and I hope to see them next year! Enjoy!
Chicago South Pond Family Portraits
I couldn't of asked for a better day to meet the H family in one of my favorite locations, South Pond. We started out on the kissing bridge right outside Lincoln Park Zoo to capture some of my favorite Chicago skyline shots. Then we headed down the South pond to capture the kids racing and playing. Enjoy some images from their session!
Downtown Naperville Riverwalk Professional Head Shots
Its not always weddings and family photo-shoots here at DeAnda Photography. I also work with many adults looking for head shots for a variety of reasons, such as work. I was happy to work with Fernando today at the Naperville riverwalk. We had a great shoot together with some formal and some a little less formal head-shots for him to use in the future.
Creek Bend Nature Center Outdoor Wedding
From our first phone call I could tell what a cool laid back couple Clancy and Patrick were. They came all the way from Washington D.C. back home to have their wedding in the St.Charles area. They met during graduate school at Georgetown University and have been together ever since.
The day of their wedding we had an awful thunderstorm, things were so dark but I had a feeling that everything would clear up in time for their first look and sure enough it did. A little rain on your wedding is good luck they say. Their first look was so sweet, I think Patrick almost had some tears in his eyes when he saw Clancy who looked stunning. Her dress had this gorgeous pink tone to it, ever so subtle but just breathtaking.
Next we headed to the wedding at St. Patricks, The church was so filled with all of their family and friends who had traveled from near and far to be with them on their day. After the said the "I do's" We headed back to Creek Bend Nature Center, part of LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve so they could enjoy their cocktail hour and of course their big party. What a gorgeous setting for a wedding! Once the dancing started it seemed everyone was on the dance floor, the flower girl was dancing up a storm way into the night a long with Clancy's Grandma Lois. One of my favorite parts was when the "Call Me Maybe" song came on, Patrick was on that song singing it and dancing to it in the middle of all their friends.
After all that I snuck the two out of the reception for a few minutes to take a final nighttime shot which also allowed them to have a few minutes together just to reflect on the whole day. As a couple I see how their personalities really compliment each other and I just wish them well in this new chapter of their lives together. Congratulations Clancy and Patrick!
Wedding Planner-Two Sisters Events
Makeup-Meghan Selleck
Reception-Creek Bend Nature Center
Catering-Cousine America
Church-St. Patricks Parish
Hotel-Hotel Baker
Second Photographer-Laura Manzano
Chicago Montrose Beach Skyline Family Photos
Meet Laura of Laura Manzano Photography, and her family! I have known Laura and worked with her for many years, most recently she has been one of my amazing second shooters! She is truly a gifted photographer and she wanted to get some photos of her and her family in Chicago! Take a look at her session!
Moe + Kayla
When I was asked by Kayla's sister if myself and Ania would be interested in shooting her sisters wedding I was excited right away. I have known Ania and Melissa for years and have even traveled to photography conventions with both of them. When a fellow photographer wants you for an event as special as your sisters wedding it's truly an honor. Once I met Kayla and Moe I was very excited to work with them both. They are both very much in love and also had a appreciation for photography which I loved.
The weather on their wedding was gorgeous, especially for July, no sweltering heat! They wed outside at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park, which was decorated in so many flowers in the most dreamy light. They exchanged vows and also locked away letters during their ceremony that they will then read on their 5 year wedding anniversary. What a cool idea and something I have never seen before.
Well take a peak at their day bellow!
Silver Lakes Country Club; Venue; Weddings at Silver Lake Country Club, Orland Park, IL
Amy Coghill; Silver Lake's Director of Events; Weddings at Silver Lake Country Club, Orland Park, IL
Felix & Fingers; Music; Performers: Emily & Robert; Dueling Pianos - Felix And Fingers
Karen Steen; Florist; Home
John Sternisha; Videographer; http://gingerjohnthomas.com
Jarmin Carreno; Hairstylist; Jarmin Carreno (Master Hair Stylist)
Allison Dziemiela; MAC Studio Makeup Artist
Melissa Wilson; Wedding Planner
Courtney Wilson; Baker/Wedding Cake; (Culinary Art Student)
Reverend Anne Styx preformed the ceremony THE REV FOR WHATEV- Chicago wedding officiant and interfaith minister
Ania Scheiman; photographer Ania Scheiman Photography
