Journal

A blog of our current photography work.

Karis and Dirk's Wedding

This was one of those weddings, where after I got home from a long day on my feet, I sat down and thought: "I could shoot a hundred weddings in a row, if they were all like this one." Simply put, Karis and Dirk had my idea of a perfect wedding.  It was laid back, beautiful, charming and truly spoke to who they were as a couple.

Heritage Prairie Farms in Elburn, IL was the perfect setting for their day.  They had a beautiful garden ceremony where the hanging vases of brightly colored flowers were the perfect backdrop for their sweet vows.  The flowers by Wallflower Designs were just incredible and so, so sweet.   Karis and Dirk's tented reception was filled with laughter and love, and their food was amazing!  We loved their favors of organic honey, and their adorable name cards held with little magnetic animals.  Closing the evening with marshmallows over a bonfire was, in my book, just right.

Please enjoy a few of our favorite images from Karis and Dirk's day:

-Jake

Amanda and Nick's Wedding

  We consider it a privilege and an honor to be asked to photograph the weddings of our family!  Amanda and Nick had the most darling yellow and gray wedding with adorable chevron details.  Nick is an avid outdoorsman, so tables were themed with various duck and birds, we also made sure to get photos of their rings on a fish hook!

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day, Amanda and Nick were a blast to work with and, of course, it's always fun to be among family!

Please enjoy a few of our favorite photos from their celebration!

-Jake

Erin and Jeff's Wedding

We were thrilled to be a part of Erin and Jeff's wedding, and to once again photograph on the beautiful grounds of Weller's in Saline, Michigan. Erin and Jeff were such an amazing couple to work with.  We are constantly floored by all the wonderful people we get to meet in this line of work, and consider ourselves so fortunate to do what we do!

Erin and Jeff 's wedding was classic, eclectic and effortless.  We loved their vibrant accents and attention to detail.

Although we shoot primarily in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, we are always up for a little roadtrip - and this wedding was definitely worth the drive! Please take a look at a few of our favorite images from their day: