| Wedding photographs that stand out... | | | | On Location Engagement Shots |
| It has been said time and again that a picture is | | | | Engagement pictures are often overlooked, but |
| worth a thousand words. For many couples when the | | | | these shots are an intricate part of any wedding |
| big day comes along there are lingering- and often | | | | package. Engagement shots give couples the chance |
| times anxious- questions of where and what kinds of | | | | to relax and be themselves in photos before the big |
| pictures should be taken to truly capture the essence | | | | day. One favorite idea that I have for couples is to |
| of this magical day. To help ease this anxiety here | | | | shoot at a place where they either first met or |
| are a few ideas that I have utilized to help make the | | | | another special place they share. These photos add a |
| big day even more memorable. | | | | great personal touch. |
| The Park | | | | The Preparations |
| It may sound like an overused venue, but the park is | | | | As any couple will tell you, a wedding doesn't just put |
| a classic that captures some of the most romantic | | | | itself together! The preparations for this day begin |
| photographic moments. Photos in the park | | | | months and even years in advance. An idea that |
| surrounded by nature and greenery will slow down | | | | couples have really loved over the years is to take |
| the atmosphere in your photo collage and add | | | | photographs of the Bride's dress on a hanger, |
| romance to the hustle and bustle of wedding | | | | close-ups of all of the bridal accessories, and flowers. |
| ceremonies. Some popular spots include: Chicago | | | | Pictures of these things will put an emphasis on all the |
| Botanic Gardens, Rosemont Park, and Lincoln Park. | | | | preparation that goes into the big day. |
| The Big City | | | | Digital Photo Collage |
| If you're looking for more hustle and bustle on your | | | | One of the newest and most innovative ideas out |
| big day there's no better place than downtown | | | | there is a digital photo collage. Many couples I have |
| Chicago! If the park is just a little too quiet for you, I | | | | worked with have given me many photos of them, |
| suggest going into the city for a shoot. Popular | | | | their friends and family and I then scan them and |
| destinations which all Chicagoans know of include | | | | post them in a slideshow on a flat screen and the |
| Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park and Navy Pier. | | | | banquet hall. By combining the engagement photos, |
| There are also however some lesser known photo | | | | baby pictures, and other photos the couple and |
| spots such as: the Picasso Monument, the Adler | | | | guests have the opportunity to reminisce about the |
| Planetarium beachfront, and State Street. | | | | past and look forward to the future! |