I'm proud and excited to be included and displaying some of my nature photography in the art show "Conscious Body, Living Soul: From Sentience to Sovereignty" at Life Force Arts Center. The show opening reception is next Friday from 7-10PM. Here's the link for more information: https://lifeforcearts.org/events/opening-reception/
Journal
A blog of our current photography work.
Sonia Newborn Portraits
Laurel and Neil
A few weeks ago I photographed Laurel and Neil’s wedding at the fabulous Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. It was a blustery day but the sprinkling of snow made their outdoor photos look magical! To warm up we finished the bridal party photos next to a fireplace in the mansion. Their ceremony took place in the chapel on site which was followed by cocktails in the mansion and then dinner and dancing in the ballroom. Laurel and Neil were so great to work for! A huge thank you to Rachel Langlois for doing an amazing job photographing with me!
List of vendors:
Coordinator - Dana Ashley Events
Venue - Jacob Henry Mansion
Floral - Berwyn’s Violet Flower Shop
Organist - Rose Sochan
DJ - Music Creations
Marquee - Midwest Marquees
Hair and Makeup - Sophia Bella Bridal
Dessert - Smallcakes Joliet
Transportation - Stop and Go Airport Shuttle
Cayla and Anthony
Cayla and Anthony got married a few weeks ago on chilly but beautiful November day at the Morton Arboretum. They braved the cold and we took a bunch of portraits in nature to catch the last of the fall color. Their intimate ceremony was held in the Gingko room and then the same room was flipped for their reception. It was such a pleasure to photograph the love that Cayla and Anthony have for each other. Congratulations!! Thank you to Cayla and Anthony from my heart for having me be a part of their day. -Jake
Lauren and Brandon
I just love photographing weddings out in the country. Something about the fresh air and open space makes me feel right at home. Sable Creek Homestead in Minooka, where Lauren and Brandon had the wedding, was the perfect setting for their day! Lauren got ready on site in the huge bridal suite before we did a first look at the nearby Baker County Forest Preserve. It was quite windy that day and, fortunately, this location blocked all of the wind while we did portraits. The fall color in the forest was glorious! Their ceremony was held on the homestead and the site was built by hand by the owners. Everything about their day was just absolutely gorgeous and perfect and I feel so blessed that I got to capture it all. Congratulations to Lauren and Brandon!!
