Metropolitan Imageworks

Jayme and Rob are getting married in Madison, WI next May and Jayme learned of me from a few different people, one a former bride and the other a former groomsman from a completely different wedding in a completely different geographic location. I love it when that happens!  I met up with Jayme and Rob one Sunday in July and we tooled around Madison taking pictures, dancing and talking about their wedding day.  The moody clouds kept a close cover, which is a photographer’s dream because it acts like one giant diffuser, and fortunately the rain stayed away the entire time we were outside.  Thanks for a wonderful afternoon and see you guys in the Spring!

Spending the day with Liz and Mark was incredible. Seriously. I might have to rethink engagement session offerings and consider adding a day in the life type session. We met up in New Buffalo, Michigan, where they spend a lot of time, and hit many of the fun spots. I immensely enjoyed myself, not only because I am happiest when I am photographing but also because I got to partake in the beauty of the scenery, at the wine tasting, a delightful lunch and my own scoop at Oinks!

Spending time with clients during an engagement session is a real getting to know you opportunity, regardless of how long or short the session lasts. I honestly feel like we are old friends now, which makes me even more excited for their Chicagoland wedding in October.

Liz and Mark graciously met me at the campgrounds where we parked the rig for the weekend. The following activities ensued:

We hiked a short trail in the Warren Dunes State Park.

Stopped by the Round Barn Winery and did a wine tasting. (HINT: go there during your engagement session and they’ll give you extra tasty samples!)

Walked the vineyard and stopped to dance a bit.

Lunched at the marina and explored the piers.

Then we had Ice-cream at Oinks, an absolute must when visiting New Buffalo.

Finally we took some time to play at the beach.

Oh yes, I did take pictures all along!!!

I think we lucked out with yet another temperate fall day last Wednesday when I met up with Anjali and Paul downtown to photograph their engagement session.  The weather was mild as we posed and pranced down Michigan Ave. and it was even warmer at the lake on Oak Street Beach. Not at all what I expected for the day before Thanksgiving.  I did see a few raindrops on my way back to the suburbs, but it held off the entire time we were outside!

See you guys in June, I cannot wait for the full day of festivities!

Cancan and Nhan hoped for some great fall colors during their engagement session with me last weekend and the weather came through for us. The grounds at Cantigny were just bursting with color!  We were worried about rain and wet, but the skies were blue and the sun was shining. So we had to find other use for their umbrellas, like sword-fighting.

Can’t wait to work with you guys on the wedding day in 2010! And Nhan, you have almost a year to work on the relaxation face that comes before the smile!!

Carolyn and Jason are getting married next April at the Chicago History Museum, one of my favorite Chicago venues!  We spent some time Sunday morning doing a “warm-up” session aka engagement session! It’s a great way to get used to each other and for my brides and grooms to experience what it’s like to be in front of the camera. Although we’ll be doing a lot less posing on the actual wedding day.