Chicago Neighborhood Proposal : Erich + Courtney 11/16/18

Posted in Engagements, Proposals

Photographing proposals is super exciting and also very stressful for a photographer. I met Erich the week before to gameplan for this as I was very worried about it being so dark.

The plan was for him to drop to one knee on this corner on their way to dinner. Why this corner you ask? They used to live in this neighborhood a few blocks from each other and this was the corner they would always meet on to head elsewhere. Super cute right?!

Meanwhile I hid in the dark across the street behind the mailbox like a creep lol. It was soooooo dark. Only a street lamp really. And I gave him very specific instruction to be in that light as setting up a lightstand with a flash wasn’t really possible in this situation. All went well and she said yes! Full disclosure I did pop up a light stand after and do a little recreation for a couple of shots with better lighting. I think Courtney was still in so much shock that the reaction to the second time is pretty much the same as the first lol.

From there they continued onto their “dinner” plans. Little did Courtney know that surprise number two was coming! As we headed into the back room at Summer House and their families were waiting!

It’s such a treat to be able to capture such joy! Here are some favorites!

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Naperville Fall Wedding : Jen + Joe 11/3/18

Posted in Weddings

Welcome to the most gorgeous fall wedding! Jen and Joe are the sweetest people. From the moment I met with them I knew I wanted to photograph their wedding, and I got to! Prior to the wedding day I had done engagement photos and a family session with them and the girls so I felt like family by the time I arrived on wedding day.

It was chilly, but man did we get the most amazing fall reds, yellows and oranges on the trees! The married at the Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement which was built in 1864! So it’s seen a wedding or two! I loved that they incorporated Joe’s girls throughout the day. Not just for photos, but in a candle lighting ceremony and later in doing a family dance.

After I do’s we took some photos and headed to the venue before everyone was frozen solid!

Their reception room was gorgeous!!! Jenna at Avant Gardenia out did herself with the florals and the head table was a masterpiece! Drinks were poured, toasts were had and they danced the night away!

Congrats to the newlyweds and thank you for allowing me to capture your wedding day.

Ceremony Venue: Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement

Reception Venue: Hotel Arista – Naperville

Florist : Avant Gardenia

Hair & Makeup : Bianca Sansosti Artistry

Cake: The cakery

DJ: Sounds Abound Entertainment

Bridal Gown: Wolsfelt’s Bridal

Ceremony Musicians: Brass String Chamber Ensemble

Videography: Studio One

Second Photography: Carrie Holbo

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