Tina and I understand that weddings are the first step towards creating a family. It is not just a moment in time, unrelated to the future, it is the first step, to a new life. The next most obvious step is giving birth to your next family member. It is for this reason that with every wedding photographed, we include the first born, free! We feel that we have already developed a relationship with our client, and we would like to continue to be there, throughout the lifetime of the people whom have given us the opportunity to share in their life, and make our own dreams come true in the process!

A family portrait on Christmas Eve? No problem! Actually, it's the best time for a family portrait. We photograph many family portraits around the holidays. Other than a wedding, it's the most common time for a family to get together. In this portrait, we worked at the home of the family matriarch. We had considered working in the studio as her home was just down the street from the studio. But after scouting the home, and discovering the comfort of soft wood floors, and fresh baked pies just a reach away, we made the right decision.

Most of the family lives in Chicago, with mom finding comfort in the snow belt of New Buffalo. And we certainly had enough snow on this particular evening! Here are a few samples from the fun. Notice the first image has a recreated background, the other two are as is.

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!