Category Archives: 2008 Weddings

Urban Style Portraits: Katie and Dustin

Wedding portraits are often thought of as posed, unnatural, or overdone. Some couples think they appear staged, always seeing the same poses and setups. But a beautiful wedding portrait, whether it’s composed or candid, can capture the wedding day better than any other sort of record. Wedding portraits are the iconography of family, and done...

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Destination Weddings: Jenny and David, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Don’t get me wrong, I love my job as a wedding photographer in Chicago. And the city provides tons of great locations for my wedding shoots. But getting away to Mexico to photograph a destination wedding? Yes, please!
Jenny and David gave me the opportunity to jet with them to beautiful Riviera Maya, near Playa Del...

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Unique Wedding Designs: Meghan and Scott

Like Melissa and Zak, Meghan and Scott gave me the treat of shooting them in a classic Chicago landmark. In 2008, I saw so much of this beautiful city simply because of my job as a Chicago wedding photographer. This time, the Chicago History Museum set the scene.

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A Chicago Wedding Photographer’s Take on Architecture: Melissa and Zak

When Melissa and Zak told me their service and reception would be held at The Rookery Building, I knew that my job as a wedding photographer in Chicago was never going to get easier. The national landmark and oldest high-rise building in Chicago is so beautiful that it almost doesn’t need flowers and decorations to...

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Distinct Wedding Touches: Jennifer and Pete

As a Chicago wedding photographer, I love to capture a couple’s personality in my photos. Some couples make it so easy for their individuality to emerge in my images by adding distinct touches to their wedding or service. Jennifer and Pete’s personal flair was found in even the tiniest details of their wedding and made...

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