Journal

A blog of our current photography work.

Nicole and Connor

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

Tera and Michael

On a bright and sunny early September Saturday Tera and Michael got married downtown Chicago at TheWit hotel. After a few getting ready photos they had a private first look on a rooftop patio before we did some portraits with the bridal party. TheWit is within walking distance to some really great scenic backgrounds. We started with some photos in front of the iconic Chicago Theater sign and then finished up with photos on the state street bridge. They had a sweet ceremony in the ballroom followed by cocktails on the rooftop. Their reception was full of excitement and this group loved to dance! Here’s a preview of their wedding day. Congrats Tera and Michael!!

Vendor list:

Wedding planner: Shannon Gail Events

Venue/catering: TheWit Chicago

Officiant: Spirited Weddings - Bruce Otto

Hair and Makeup: The Indigo Room

DJ: Toast and Jam

Florist: Flowers for Dreams

Photographer: Two Birds Photography

Emily and Joey

Emily and Joey got married a few weeks ago at the fabulous Artifact Events in the Ravenswood neighborhood in Chicago. The day started with some getting ready pics at the Royal Sonesta hotel followed by a first look on the patio surrounded with a view of Chicago’s skyscrapers. We took a quick ride to Olive Park for some photos with the bridal party who’s energy was off the charts amazing! We finished up with portraits at Artifact Events before their ceremony and reception at the same location. I had a blast photographing Emily and Joey’s wedding and I can’t wait to show them all their photos!

List of vendors:

Coordinator: Sarah Deeke of Cheers! Chicago, inc

DJ: Okyne Medialab

Hair/makeup: The Bridal Beauty Team

Videographer: Imagination Designers

Photo Booth: Magic Moment

Transportation: Signature Transportation

Venue: Artifact Events

Hotel: Royal Sonesta Chicago