Here we are coming to the end of another year. Sadly to say, I have not been able to post all of the fabulous weddings, engagement portraits, family portraits, etc. that we have photographed this year. If your one of our clients and I have not posted your event, please don’t be offended! It’s not you, I promise!

Take at look at Jay and Corinne’s engagement portrait that we photographed in Lincoln Park. I have always loved Lincoln Park. This is a great location for an engagement portrait. In the background of the pond, is a beautiful view of the Chicago skyline. It brought back great memories of my studio apartment that I had in Lincoln Park while I was in college. We had such a blast hanging out! If you’re in the area, check out North Pond Café. Jay and Corinne live in Chicago but will be getting married in Michigan next year. Both Johnny and I are really looking forward to their wedding!

On October 31, we gave you a first look at this fantastic wedding. Jenny and Matt were married at Old St. Mary’s Church on S. Michigan Avenue. Prior to the ceremony, preparations began at The Ambassador East Hotel. After the ceremony, we made a quick stop at Museum Park (this was the park where Matt proposed to Jenny), then another quick stop at the gardens on the south side of The Art Institute. Our final destination was the reception venue of Germania Place.

LOVED the entire “regal” feel of the wedding. All of the locations are HUGE Chicago landmarks, rich in history.

The world-famous Ambassador East Hotel, located in Chicago’s Gold Coast, is a National Historic Landmark. Also famous for The Pump Room restaurant, located inside of the hotel, a very cool place with pictures of movie stars, dating back to the 1930’s, lining the walls.

Germania Place is an absolutely beautiful restored ballroom with thirty-five foot ceilings, a mahogany bar, and balcony which overlooks the ballroom. The service here is impeccable, with a full wait staff, under the direction of a meticulously trained captain. Something you just don’t find often, outside of the city.

What a pleasure it was to be a part of such an affair to remember!

Julie and Brian were married on October 16, at the Millcreek Barns. They both prepped at the Boulevard Inn, then off to the barn for the remainder of the day. Both Tina and I were in attendance, with Tina on the early shift and me on the late. Shelbey was our assistant. I arrived just as the bride was engaging final touches, and the guys were just about to dress. I always enjoy my opportunities to spend some time, quietly observing the rituals of the women, there seems to be an incredible divide with those of the men. Occasionally engaging in the casual chatter of girlfriends prepping for the fun. I knew we had a great crew when somehow "The Waterboy" was referenced. I recall asking "who but me would watch that movie more than once?", and one of the bridesmaids laughed and confessed being a fan as well. From there the day only got better, and I do believe the images speak for themselves!