Category Archives: Wedding Trends

Destination Weddings: Panama Part 1

My photography career has presented some truly amazing opportunities.  Photographing Maylin and Michael’s wedding in Panama City, Panama is at the top of my list.  The colonial architecture of Casco Viejo is a photographer’s dream location! Combined with the classic elegance of Iglesia del Carmen and the contemporary chic of The Hotel Intercontinental, this event...

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An Urban Garden Wedding: Diana and Matt

Only a few Chicago wedding venues offer discerning couples the best of both worlds.  The Ivy Room is a modern oasis in the heart of downtown Chicago.  The timeless elegance of an ivy enveloped garden was the perfect setting for Diana and Matt’s fall wedding.  The refined asthetic of April Joy Events used white and...

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An Outdoor Chicago Wedding: Whitney and Juan

Whitney and Juan hosted an intimate outdoor ceremony for their June 2009 wedding. It was incredibly easy for me to photograph on the day, since it was gorgeous out, but couples who choose to have their wedding outdoors are not always so lucky! As a Chicago wedding photographer, I always advise my clients to make...

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A Traditional Pink Wedding: Meredith and Wes

Pink weddings have been popular and in the public eye ever since Julia Roberts said, “My colors are blush and bashful” and her mom retorted “Your colors are pink and pink!” in Steel Magnolias. A traditional pink bridesmaid gown is a choice that I see often as a Chicago wedding photographer, and I think it’s...

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Spring Chicago Weddings: Emily and Chris

As a Chicago wedding photographer, the location that a couple selects for their ceremony and reception affects my job a lot. Luckily, Emily and Chris, who I photographed in May, chose a beautiful and ornate setting for each part of their big day. Choosing a church or reception room that is as ornate as the...

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