My final wedding of 2015 could not have gone better.  Between their style and relaxed demeanor, Stephanie & Michael's approach to their wedding day really made it fun to photograph.  Our outdoor photo plans did get canceled due to the first snow storm of the season.  However, all that meant is we got to shoot inside the Art Institute instead!

In June I had the distinct honor to photograph Terra Jole & Joe Gnoffo's wedding as part of their Lifetime reality TV series - Terra's Little Family. The final episode of the first season, which featured the wedding, aired last night.  It was a ton of fun to watch and to be a part of it all.

Evie & Ameer could not have asked for a better day in May for their wedding.  The weather, the light, the locations….everything was absolutely incredible.  We started off with photos of the bride and her bridesmaids getting ready.  They were truly a fun group to photograph.  From there we headed directly to the Harold Washington Library.  The ceremony took place in the Winter Garden on the top floor, one of my personal favorite wedding venues in the city.

This spring was an incredibly tough season to photograph Evie & Ameer's engagement session.  I think we rescheduled at least three times due to either the wind, rain or cold.  That said, with just under two weeks until their wedding, we found a beautiful day in May.

I recently got to photograph the 2015 Chicago Polar Plunge benefiting the Special Olympics with the good folks at Chicago Photo Press.  It was quite honestly one of the more challenging assignments I've been on.  I was fitted with a Chicago Fire Department "dry suit," used in cold weather rescue operations, and spent about two hours wading around in the water.

First, a big thank you to Loreen at Clementine Custom Events for introducing me to Kim & Chad.  The situation was a little unique, since in addition to wanting to meet me, the couple needed a few images for their save-the-dates.  After getting to know one another, and acknowledging the fact it was 15-degrees outside, we decided to stop by Deicke Park in Huntley for a very quick (say 10 minutes), winter engagement session.

Claudia & Erik were a referral from, and I kid you not, a bride from the first year I photographed weddings.  It was great to catch up with our mutual friend Jaclyn, and talk about how much has changed in 12 years.  To give some perspective, I shot her wedding in 2002 on all 35mm film.

I'm happy to feature Jessica & Stephen's wedding images as my first new blog post.  They were wonderful to photograph and simply to be around.  They hosted their ceremony and reception at the Shedd Aquarium, and I was excited to photograph there again.  Truly one of the premiere classic venues in Chicago!

This was my first time photographing at the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI, and I do hope it is not my last.  I was amazed by the rocky Michigan shoreline, pristine beaches and grasslands, and of the course the restored historic hotel.  Andrea & Jeff were an absolute delight to photograph.

There were many elements that made Laura & Chris' wedding day simply perfect.  First, they're the kind of people who have a wonderful way of blending class with playful goofiness.  It made them truly fun to photograph and simply be around.  We started the day off at the Thompson Chicago for their first look and initial portraits.

Michelle & Charles were truly fun photograph.  I treat engagement sessions as an icebreaker with a new client.  Almost no need for them, since being in front of the camera seemed to come naturally.  They were just themselves, and took comfort in simply being with one another; advice I would give any of the couples I work with.

I was excited when Jennifer & Chris decided to have a trash-the-dress session during their Majestic Colonial Punta Cana destination wedding.  They're an ambitious couple, so we scheduled it the very next morning after the big day.  Morning photo sessions are definitely where it's at.