Chris and Bud

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding reception for Chris and Bud. They got married earlier in the year and then decided to have a BBQ reception event for their friends and family at the Friendship Park Conservatory in Des Plaines, IL. I got there early to scope out some great places for photos and started the evening with portraits of Chris and Bud. I’m so grateful that we beat the rain and even had an opening to do a giant group photo outdoors. I had such a lovely time photographing their evening and capturing so many candids throughout the event.  Thank you Chris and Bud!!

Rachel and Mike

Sun sparkles through treetops that sway

Time slows with a stillness

And a hush

The walnut grove is sacred

And holds the space while

Two ancient souls play

We celebrate

And build a wishing well

On the family farm

With a thousand and more wishes

To the happiest pair,

Rachel and Mike

Jacqueline and Felipe

June has always been an amazing month for me for weddings and Jaqueline and Felipe’s certainly started this month on the right note! I began their day with some getting ready photos and a first look at Jacqueline’s parent’s house before heading out to photograph their ceremony. They got married at the gorgeous St. Isaac Jogues in Hinsdale and we followed the ceremony with some portraits at a nearby park Their reception was held at the classy Chicago Highlands Club in Westchester, Illinois. One of my favorite memories was chasing them in a golf cart around the hills to catch some photos in the setting sun. I love my job and I loved capturing Jacqueline and Felipe’s wedding day!

Manuel and Brandon

One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer is to be a witness and in the presence of couples who are wildly in love with each other. At Manuel and Brandon’s ceremony I remember thinking how palpable the feeling of love was in that room and how great it was to be present for that. You could feel the energy of support held in the cheers of their family and friends after their first kiss. I can’t forget to mention that they included their dog Lu in their ceremony. Lu had the softest ears and was so cute! Manuel and Brandon were such a joy to photograph and made my job so easy. Congratulations to the happy couple!! - Jake

Vendor Team IG Handles

Wedding Planner: @wedicity_chi @giovanna_danno

Ceremony & Reception Venue: @galleriamarchetti

Caterer: @galleriamarchetti
Food Truck: @tamalespaceship
Florist: @ashlandaddison @impactanddesignchi

Photographer: @two_birds_photo

Entertainment: @yazzevents
Photo Booth: @inlightphotobooths

Cake/Desserts: @alliancebakery

Transportation: @312limo

Accommodations: @renchicagodowntown

Mensware: @suitshopofficial

Steven and Kathy

I had the honor of photographing Kathy and Steven’s lovely spring wedding a couple of weeks ago at the Chicago Marriott Southwest in Burr Ridge. It was one of those April days that was raining, then sleeting, and then totally clear in the next moment. Props to Kathy and Steven for being brave and bold to venture outdoors with me for some great portraits on the bridge near the hotel. They were so much fun to photograph and their entire wedding party…well…they knew how to PARTY! It was a great day! -Jake