Megan and Brian's wedding is featured in the Fall/Winter 2015 issue of Modern Luxury Brides Chicago.
The Peninsula Chicago was the perfect location for Megan and Brian's glamorous, city wedding. Family and friends traveled from near and far to celebrate with the couple. White and cream roses, hydrangeas and orchids were just a few of the elements that made their ceremony and reception so beautiful.
Annie and Ryan's wedding is featured in the Summer 2015 issue of Inside Weddings.
Northerly Island was the perfect backdrop for Annie and Ryan’s rustic, city wedding. The couple shared an intimate afternoon overlooking Lake Michigan and exchanged vows under a tent with a view of the Chicago skyline. Their mutual love for Bruce Springsteen was incorporated in both their ceremony readings and their first dance.
Dear Elyse and Steve,
We will never forget:
….your sweet dog Ella being with Elyse all morning and walking down the aisle.
…how your wedding ceremony was very personal and important to you.
Dear Colleen and Joel,
We will never forget:
… Joel and Jack holding back tears as Colleen walked down the aisle.
… how you creatively incorporated personal touches of blue and white porcelain.
Many couples are currently looking for their wedding photographers. Selecting the best-fit photographer for your wedding can be overwhelming. Not only will they be by your side in an extremely personal and collaborative way, but their photographs will be shared with your loved ones for a lifetime. Hoping to help couples with this important decision, I wrote this article for Inside Weddings.
Now that spring is here, many of our couples are interested in scheduling their engagement shoots. During the planning process, these five questions always come up.
Why are engagement photos suggested? Getting to know our couples before the wedding makes such a difference. Trust and a high comfort level are key ingredients to photography. You want the peace of mind that your photographer is on the same page with you stylistically and can creatively capture the chemistry between the two of you. The couples time time together helps us hone in on what is important and how best to photograph them.
We feel fortunate to live and work in the beautiful, Chicago neighborhood of Logan Square, among many talented artists and entrepreneurs. We believe in the beauty of blending historic with modern. Built in 1916, our European style live-work building, is land-marked by the city of Chicago, full of character and modern style. It is a dream come true to have a charming studio, surrounded by beautiful boulevards, as the foundation of our creative endeavors.
"It is a pleasure to get to know our couples, become part of their inner circle, understand their connections, and hone in on what matters most. Every celebration has its own personality, vibe and feeling. To interpret and translate the feeling, love and joy, we look for the split-second glances, tender touches, belly laughs and genuine smiles. Emotionally connected, we sense magical moments; one must first feel, and then see to be able to interpret. This is the foundation of our creative process."
"Inspired by all art forms: paintings, architecture, fashion, cinema, music and food, we incorporate our sensibilities into everything we do. Blending emotional imagery with a modern and elegant viewpoint is how we tell very personal stories in a nuanced way. We do this so that you may savor your celebration, long after it ends, and remember those feelings forever. It would be our privilege to interpret your unique story."
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