Ashley + Ryan, Casual North Avenue Beach Engagement Session
Savannah & Matthew, RPM Seafood Wedding on the Chicago River
The Wedding Team:
Photo, Nicodem Creative
Planner, Misha with Nouvelle Events
Venue, RPM Seafood Chicago
Ceremony, Old St Patrick’s Chicago
Florist, Steve’s Flower Market
Hair, Ramsay Marston
Makeup, Jose DeLeon with Shannon O’Brien
Bridal Gown, NEWHITE
Bridesmaid Dresses, Jenny Yoo
Groom’s Attire, BLVDier
Caterer, RPM Seafood Chicago
Wedding Cake, ECBG
Invitation Suite, Fun Cards and Gifts
Videography, Old North Film Company
Entertainment, Gold Coast All Stars
Scott + Emma: Wedding at Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago
It was such a joy to take part in the gorgeous wedding of Scott and Emma, and all that it entailed. From the gardens at the Art Institute, to the steps of the Adler Planetarium, to their ceremony and reception at Bridgeport Art Center, the love these two have for each other was so evident throughout the entire day, and the celebration of that love was truly a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Chris + Gina: Engagement at Olive Park
We love engagement sessions. No lie. Especially when they're in Chicago, and especially when they are at parks or places that hold significance to the couple we are photographing. So taking pictures of these two at Olive Park (where they go on morning runs) and in the downtown area? Dreamy. Here are a few images from Chris and Gina's lovely engagement session, we're so excited for these two (and cannot wait to photograph their wedding next year!).
Chris + Emily: Engagement in Lincoln Park
Happy Friday! What better way to celebrate than with a fun-loving, sunset engagement shoot of Chris and Emily in the beautiful Lincoln Park. We absolutely love it when couples make their shoot their own, and that was exactly what these two running-enthusiasts did. After a fantastic time of taking classic pictures around Cafe Brauer and the Lincoln Park Zoo, they laced up their sneakers and we headed to the lakefront path for some fun, lifestyle photos. Here are a few images from the shoot, we're thrilled for these two lovebirds (and look forward to sharing their upcoming wedding on the blog in a few months!).
Chris + Kasia: Wedding at Brotherhood Winery, NY (Film)
Last week we posted a handful of images from the beautiful wedding of Chris and Kasia, and today we're thrilled to share the video we made of their day. From New Jersey, where the ceremony was held at the stunning West Side Presbyterian Church, to New York, where the reception took place at Brotherhood Winery (the oldest winery in America), it was a day of elegance and sheer celebration. So sit back and enjoy!
Chris + Kasia: Wedding at Brotherhood Winery, NY
Okay, first things first: this blog post has a soundtrack to it. So before you read further or look at the pictures of Chris and Kasia's New Jersey/New York wedding, hit play (above) and let "Vivir Mi Vida" by Marc Anthony be your guide (and maybe whip up a quick mojito or two to really set the mood). Because when you shoot a wedding where both the bride and groom grew up in Miami and half the attendees are Cuban...Well, let's just say my wife had to keep reminding me that I'm not Cuban, and to stop trying to move my hips like I was. But please, get in the mood first.
Chris and Kasia's wedding was one of the most joyful and truly heartfelt days we've ever had the privilege of photographing and filming. I cannot do their full story of how they met and fell in love justice, but suffice it to say it is one of those stories you hear and simultaneously say "how in the world did this ever work out" and at the same time "there is no way this could've ended any differently or more perfectly." And it is a story full of the kind of love for each other that radiates outward, and is a delight to be around. These two feel like family, and it was an honor to document the opening chapter of their new life together.
Enjoy these images from their wedding below, and check back next week as we post the highlight video we captured during the day!
Heath + Jenn (Photo)
It's always such an honor when we have the chance to do both the videography and photography for a bride and groom's special day. We love being able to see a creative aesthetic that is consistent throughout the whole day, and to know that we were able to produce that for a couple as a lasting memory.
Last Friday we posted a video from the lovely couple, Heath and Jenn, and their gorgeous Chicago wedding. Below are some of the images we captured throughout the day as well, we hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed taking them!
Heath + Jenn (Video)
It's been a bit since we've posted some of our recent video work, but without further ado, here it is! Heath and Jenn got married earlier this spring, and were some of the loveliest people we've ever worked with. It was a laid back, intimate and elegant affair, and to our delight, it was 100% a Chicago wedding: they got ready at the Blackstone Hotel on Michigan Ave., had their first look just south of Grant Park, took photos with the cityscape background at Montrose Harbor, were wed in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and had their after party at the award-winning Sepia.
It is one of our greatest joys in life to work with people who, you can just tell, truly adore each other, and this day was no exception. We look forward to sharing the photos we took of Heath and Jenn's wedding next week, and hope you enjoy and can see the love we captured between these two in the video below. Cheers to the newlyweds!
