Spring Chicago Courthouse Elopement of Same Sex Couple
I am so happy to share the Chicago Courthouse Wedding images of Jean-Marie & Alyssa. Their families both came to town from acorss the country for the special day on August 4. I have never photographed a weekday courthouse wedding before but must say I was pleasantly surprised with the shortest line ever! We also had one of the nicest Judges I have ever came across there. It was a rare cool August day which was just perfect for being outside, and luckily we just missed the rain. After they wed I had us head up to the top of a chicago parking garage where I had parked and scoped out earlier to get some fun city shots without all the city traffic that is there at ground level. We then headed to Winnemac Park which was a place they had both spent time at and special to them!
The Wit Hotel Winter Wedding of two Grooms
Darius and Suresh got married on December 17, 2016 at the Gorgeous Wit Hotel in Chicago. They had a whirlwind long distance relationship that really came about by chance as Suresh was moving to Chicago from Atlanta. They met at a bar by chance in Atlanta right before Suresh left to the Windy City in 2010. Luckily between many flights back and forth Darius finally joined Suresh in Chicago 18 months later. In 2013 they added Bailey to their family, an adorable cockapoo puppy expanding their family. I even met Bailey during their engagement photo last year.
Their wedding was gorgeous and they were surrounded by family and friends from all across the country and globe! They had the cutest Chicago gift bags for all of their out of town guests joining them for their wedding. They got ready in a gorgeous suite and then went down to the Chicago riverwalk to take photos. It was a bit slippery but we all managed without a single fall. As we were struggling to walk we see runners running the same icy path, gotta love Chicago dedicated runners.
After that we headed to do family formal photos in their gorgeous suite and and headed to the ceremony at the Wit which was lit by candles. The ceremony was beautiful and included Darius and Suresh walking down the isle with their mothers. After they were wed it was time to party! After they were introduced and had their first dance and cake cut they invited all their guests to the dance floor to kick off the party before dinner. I had never seen this before but it was a huge hit!
Dinner was delicious and the speeches were heartfelt. Darius sister and best friend from Atlanta toasted them as well as Suresh's little brother and good friend. After all of that it was time to hit the dance floor again. They had an amazing dance floor and I realized I and my second shooter Laura were dancing and singing along while photographing them! Congratulations Darius and Suresh!
The harpist: Nichole Luchs
The officiant: Liz Hoffman
Florist: Phillip's Flowers
Cello and guitar players: Moeller Music
DJ: Scott at Hot Mix Entertainment
Drapes/tableclothes: Studio AG
Hotel/food - The Wit Hotel
Invitations - Minted.com
Tuxedos: Tommy Hilfiger
Second Shooter : Laura Manzano
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 Engagement Photos
I was so excited to meet with Zuri and Alex for the engagement shoot at South Pond this past week. We looked at the weather report and decided on an unusually warm looking monday. What we didn't predict is that the temperature would drop to bellow freezing and it would be snowing by the end of their session. Alex, Zuri, and their two dogs were troopers though and we had an amazing shoot with the Chicago Skyline and the Honeycomb as amazing backdrops to their city engagement shoot. I can't wait to photograph their wedding on September 3rd, 2016!
Chicago City Hall Winter Elopement With Two Brides
Chicago gave us one of our coldest days of the year for Sarah and Nichelle's wedding this past weekend but the ladies were troopers and head outside for a few images and I was just in love with the results. Both Nichelle and Sarah had the most contagious smiles and spending their wedding day with them was wonderful.
Book Now and Pick One Special
For a limited time, I am offering one of the below specials when you book any of my three wedding packages from now until 2/1/2016. Wedding packages start at $2350 and all packages include the weddings high resolution digital images along with a book or album.
$200 Print Credit.
One extra hour of wedding day coverage.
Two week rush turnaround on your wedding images.
I have been photographing weddings since June of 2010 and have worked with many amazing couples in a vast array of venues and settings. From here at home in the midwest to the Atlantic Ocean, I offer dependable service, with years of experience, and professional equipment.
When you are ready to setup your consultation, please contact me bellow or call me at 708-218-5568. From there, we can discuss your wedding, style and review full galleries of my past wedding work. I look forward to working with you!
Chicago J2 Gallery Wedding
Jesse contacted me last year about photographing her destination wedding in Chicago. Both she and Sarah now live in Las Vegas, but it was in Chicago where they met and fell in love. They got married at J2 Gallery in Chicago which made an awesome wedding venue. I had never had the opportunity to photograph a wedding at an art gallery and now I can cross that off my list!
Their ceremony was emotional! Hearing the letters that they had written to each other expressing their love brought me to some tears behind my camera.
Jesse and Sarah were down for anything photo-wise, so we headed outside to get some great urban images showcasing Chicago. Congratulations you two! It was an amazing day!
Venue - J2 Gallery
Crepes - Flip Crepes
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?
Chicago Lake Shore Drive Outdoor Wedding and The Signature Room
I met Sara almost 6 years ago at my job, she was actually my manager and a wonderful one at that. So I was flattered when she reached out to me to see if I was available to photograph her wedding and engagement I was so excited. Her ceremony took place right off Lake Shore Drive overlooking the city on one side and the lake and beach on the other. She wore Steve's family heirloom dress for the ceremony, a dress worn by not just his mother, but also his grandmother too. After the ceremony, we head back to the hotel for a quick outfit change and then headed back outside for some more photos of the couple together. After we finished, we head to their reception, a delicious brunch at The Signature Room. The views were amazing to say the least. The love was all around the room as they celebrated with family and friends and I hope you enjoy the images from your day!
