A blog of our current photography work.
I had so much fun the other week making wedding portraits for Kathie and Jes! They built a backdrop and wanted to create a more modern studio look for their photos. It was definitely different from my norm as I usually go out into nature for my portraits but I was up for the challenge and I’m really happy how these turned out. Thank you Kathie and Jes for having me create these portraits for you!
Ashley and Danny got married a few weeks ago at Galleria Marchetti which is one of my favorite Chicago venues. I mean what could be better than dancing under the night sky on a gorgeous late summer night? They got ready downtown Chicago followed by a first look and portraits on the Riverwalk. I loved capturing Ashley and Danny’s fun and expressive energy throughout the day. A couple of highlights was their dog Hank dressed in a tuxedo who made an appearance during their ceremony and the flaming donut station for dessert. Enjoy the photos! -Jake
I’ve been excited to showcase Nicole and Connor’s wedding ever since I photographed their day a few weeks ago. I would have gotten this up sooner but, between Nick and I, we took a ton of photos. Seriously, everywhere we turned there was something exciting to photograph. I was just one piece in the puzzle, but had a blast doing my part to make to make Nicole and Connor’s wedding day vision come to life. Their wedding took place at the beautiful Church of the Holy Family followed by a reception at the fabulous JW Marriott in downtown Chicago. They were so much fun to work with and how often can I say that I got to incorporate a stop to McDonald’s into the photo shoot, haha. Thank you to Nicole and Connor for having me be a part of everything. Enjoy the photos!
List of wedding vendors:
Planner: Forevermore Weddings LLC
Florist: Forevermore Florals
Church: Church of the Holy Family
Reception: JW Marriott
Photographer: Two Birds Photography
Videography: Toast Films
Live Painter: Nicolette Martin Art
Live Band: Howl2Go
Caterer and Cake: JW Marriott
Hair and Makeup: Total Image
Transportation: Signature Limo
Photo Booth: Pixster Photo Booth
Cigar Roller: My Cigar Roller
Ice Sculpture: Nadeau Ice
Rentals: Satin Chair
Ceremony Music: Paul French
What a wonderful wedding day it was for Devon and Matthew! September treated them well as we celebrated their marriage. It was such a blessing to be able to capture their love and photograph them at the beautiful Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Congratulations to Devon and Matt and may their love shine forever!
List of wedding professionals:
Planner: Danielle Kolb Events
Photographer: Two Birds Photography
Florist: Primrose Chicago
Hair Stylist: Windy City Glam
Cake: Sweet Many B’s
Band: David Rothstein
Visions from the ether
Rise up and meet us
Make a bridge to our hearts
Our love is true
In the city of winds
Near the lake that is an ocean
We say our vows
We sing our song
“Our love is strong
Our love is tender
Our love is deep
Our love lasts”
Crossing the bridge
Into the future unknown
With the stars as our witness
We have each other
Always
List of vendors:
Wedding Coordinator - Plan and Gather Events
Venue - Bridge 410
Officiant - Ian Winter
Photographer - Two Birds Photography
Florist - Phillips
Caterer - SBR/True Cuisine
Bar Service - Garfield’s
DJ - Green Line Talent
Hair - 606 Salon - Jackson Hixson
Make up - Independent - Abby Shapiro
Chalkboard Artist - Calligraphy by CT
Special Thanks to Nick Holstein for being my second photographer!
