A blog of our current photography work.
Congrats to Ellena and Alex who got married the other week at Mayslake Peabody Estate in the beautiful Portiuncula chapel. I was with them for just a short time that day but we had an absolute blast. I love it when I get to work with my couples in creating some really fun and unique images. Bonus for all of the laughter as well! Thank you Ellena and Alex for having me be a part of your wedding! -Jake
What a gorgeous August wedding day Staci and Patrick had at the Morton Arboretum the other week! It was sunny and beautiful and they had the perfect setting at the Grand Garden for their ceremony. The day was full of laughter and joy and fun and I am so grateful that Staci and Patrick chose me to photograph their day. Capturing these important moments of people in love joining their lives fills my heart and I love every bit of it. One of my favorite moments from this wedding is Staci and Patrick walking down the aisle and all the guests tossing dried flower petals at them. They were beaming!!
Special thanks to Nick Holstein for being my second photographer! His expertise and creative eye is always appreciated. Props to Ashley Printz of Effortless Events for coordinating another flawless wedding. If anybody is looking for an officiant I highly recommend Anne Styx of Rev for Whatev. I’ve worked with them a few times now and they do such a great job. Enjoy the photos!
Creative Partners:
Wedding Planners - Effortless Events
Venue - Morton Arboretum
DJ - JPW Enterprises
Officiant - Rev for Whatev
Photography - Two Birds Photography
Florist - Shamrock Gardens
Hair and Makeup - The Bridal Beauty Team
Cake - DeEtta’s Bakery
Hotel - DoubleTree Lisle Naperville
The other week I met up with Olga and Jim at the Dupage County Courthouse for their wedding ceremony with their immediate family. It was a quick ceremony but lovely and meaningful all the same! We headed out to do some portraits right afterwards in the beautiful gardens at Cantigny Park followed by a dinner reception at Cadence in Downtown Downers Grove. I had such a fun time with Olga and Jim and I wish them many, many blessings for their marriage together. Thank you Olga and Jim for having me be a part of your wedding! -Jake
FUN. That’s the word I would use to describe Kelsey and Jimmy’s summer wedding. And even that seems like an understatement. Sparkles, sprinkles, tuxedo t-shirts, pool party, bubbles etc. I can’t tell you how delighted I was that Kelsey’s wedding dress and Jimmy’s shoes were light up. This backyard wedding was the day before the Fourth of July so you better believe there was lots of red, white, and blue. Their cake cutting included a confetti candle, they had all the kids blow bubbles during the first dance, and the wedding ended with a literal splash to open up a pool party. Kelsey and Jimmy were a BLAST to photograph!
I photographed Sophie and James wedding a couple of weeks ago at Kathryn Legge Memorial Park. The first thing I noticed when I got there was the display of the elements earth, air, water and fire. I got excited because it’s not often that I see alternative spiritual principles invoked in a wedding ceremony. One of the first things I do at every wedding is check in with the nature spirits of the place and I spent a few moments looking up at the beautiful pine trees that were overhead and I noticed Sophie glance up a few times during the ceremony and I was all like “I know…they’re lovely aren’t they?”. After their exchange of vows we did a flurry of group portraits in the park and then travelled to Il Poggiolo Ristorante in downtown Hinsdale for a few candids during their reception. I really enjoyed being a part of Sophie and James’ wedding and I wish them all the best with their future together!
