Kelly & Matt are getting married in late fall in the Chicagoland area. The day should be alot of fun!

We met in front of the Lincoln Park Zoo, and found some fabulous gritty, urban places as backdrops. As well as fun spots like the carousel.

In the top photo I was amazed when the those birds floated right into the perfect area of the frame!! Had I been on a commercial shoot, there would have been bird wranglers just out of frame on either side. But this was not staged, just very appreciated!

These two were married at the Grace Lutheran Church in Libertyville Illinois. The reception was at a Sushi restaurant in Vernon Hills-IRAE 60. The food was fabulous- highly recommended!!

After the reception we headed over to a nearby park for some more photos with them and the bridal party.

They are hands down the most polite couple I have ever met, along with being very nice, fun and open to my different ideas.

I love the photo of Yuka getting her makeup touched up after the ceremony, with the bridesmaids surrounding her-you can feel the whirlwind of energy that happens at weddings.

We wish them all the best!

Eva & Chad were married at the beautiful Madonna della Strada Chapel on the Loyola University campus in Evanston. As you walk out the front doors you look directly onto Lake Michigan. Amazing views! The photo with the bridal party facing the lake is the view you see when walking out the front door of the chapel.

The reception was held at the fabulous Hotel Orrington in Evanston. The room was gorgeous! The lighting, decor and attention to details really added to the elegant ambience of the room.

We wish them all the best!