Journal

A blog of our current photography work.

Alisa & Steve

Alisa and Steve got married on a gorgeous December day at County Line Orchard. The weather couldn’t be better as it was just warm enough to do all our portraits outdoors and there was a little bit of snow frosting the ground. They had their ceremony in the main barn and I loved all the lightheartedness and joy the bridal party gave to the event. I truly appreciate them having me capture everything!

Caprice and Ryan

Caprice and Ryan got married a few weeks ago in a cute little church in Mokena called Parker Road Bible Church and then partied the night away at CD and Me in Frankfort, IL. We did a bunch of bridal party portraits downtown Frankfort. The weather was sprinkling a bit but the heavy rain held off long enough for us to get all our photos in. Their reception brought back memories because I photographed one of my very first weddings like 15 years ago at that venue. It was awesome to be back there again! It was such a pleasure hanging out with Caprice and Ryan and photographing their beautiful day!

Here’s a list of their vendors:

Ceremony: Parker Road Bible Church

Reception: CD and Me

Food: Ambrosiono's

Hair and Makeup: Hair by Lisa Murphy and Alyson Lee Makeup

Florist: Sara Strachi

Dress: Marien Mae Bridal

DJ: Dj Tabitha

Set Up: Special Occasion Services

Hollee and John

We were so thrilled when our good friend, Hollee, asked us to photograph her wedding that took place a few weeks ago. Hollee and her husband, John, had the sweetest ceremony, surrounded (literally they were in the center of all their family and friends) by everyone they loved. I’m fairly certain there wasn’t a dry eye in the house when they were finished saying their vows.

We loved all the sentimental details of their day, and how they really made sure that their wedding reflected who they are as a couple. We also love that they incorporated photos of their pup, Cooper, who Hollee adopted from us almost 10 years ago when he was a just a little puppy!!

Hollee and John, congratulations on a beautiful day. If we were giving an award for the couple with the most beautiful smiles, you two would win that hands-down. Thank you for letting us be a part of your day. We are so happy for both of you.

Hollee, Happy Birthday! Enjoy the sneak peek.

xo

Jennifer & Jake

Katie and Mark

Katie and Mark got married in Chicago a few weeks ago at the gorgeous Assumption Catholic Church and had their reception at the amazing Ignite Glass Studio. The weather was slightly on the erratic side with lots of wind and a bit of hail but that didn’t stop Katie and Mark (and party!). After they got married we hit up a few spots around the city for portraits. We went to the Kinzie Street Bridge, Chicago Board of Trade, and finished up at Ignite. They were such a great crew to hang out with! The reception and all the details were coordinated by the exceptional Kim Weinberg of Liven it up Events. Huge thanks to Nicholas Holstein for photographing with me. Enjoy a few of my favorite pictures from their day!

Stephanie and Sean

Stephanie and Sean had a beautiful Fall day for their wedding a few weeks ago. We were so happy to be a part of their sweet wedding, and really enjoyed being able to be swept up in all the fun of their celebration.

They were married at the St. Maria Goretti Church, in Dyer, IN and following their beautiful ceremony, they had a reception at the White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point. All of their flowers were designed by Stephanie’s uncle, and everything was absolutely stunning.

Please enjoy a few of our favorite images from their day!

xo

Jake and Jennifer