John and Vida | MARRIED!

This past weekend, Alex Roy and I shot Vida and John’s wedding along with Carbon 14 Films doing the videography.   Let me tell you..  it was just amazing!!!  We had so much fun shooting this couple b/c they were totally into each other and so much of it was distraction free.  No bridal party to worry about.  No uncooperative ringbearers or flowergirls..   Venue was beautiful and we also have Charlene Liang of Sweetchic Events to thank b/c the coordination of this wedding was a feat in itself.  With over 24 vendors, I’m any bride’s head would explode!  So if you’re a bride and you need someone dependable to take care of the job.  She’s the one!! 

Here’s a sample video done by the master … Josh from Carbon 14 Films:

here are some of my samples:

enjoy!

Heather and David ENGAGED!

probably one of the most exciting couples i’ve ever shot… EVER. check out some samples and you’ll know what I mean.

loved this shot.  we climbed up to the train tracks near the west loop to get the last fleeting moments with the auburn sky.   the sun barely providing a bit of rim lighting to give them separation from the background:

i saw this sign and immediately had ill intentions.  they took it to the next level:

so everyone’s got one of these shots.  I love how they interact with each other so i thought what the heck… let’s get some more david’s in the shot each showing his interest in his lady.

found some random wooden chair under these train tracks for my signature pose.  she grabbed the crabgrass all on her own. genius!:

we had intentions of getting messed up during this photoshoot.  we knew we’d end up at a fire hydrant on this blistering hot chicago summer night so these were some of the moments of insanity.  at one point, i decided to take control of the hydrant and got soaked in the process. my second shooter mike got suckered into doing it too.  super fun time.  best way to cool off from a hot sweaty day:

Heather and David share a similar passion i have.  and that’s fixed gear bikes. i’ve been riding fixed gear only for about 2.5years now but i love riding with other people who have a serious passion for biking.  it was fitting that we met up together on bike for the photoshoot:

here i am riding brakeless, one-handed while looking back to compose and focus with the sun in the back.  i love their expressions here:

hope you enjoyed these samples…. wish them the best as they tie the knot July 3rd in Chicago.

peace

There’s almost no way I can keep up with blogging and be able to pump out work this season. It’s now wedding season and I’m pretty much booked to the point where I feel like i need a vacation bad! I’d love it if a wedding client can fly me out to their honeymoon with them

This couple is planning a two week trip to southern France after their wedding. Congrats on your engagement Amanda and Levi!