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This was my second portrait session with three month old Jacob. He was a little fussy during his newborn shoot back in December but Mom and Dad cleared that right up after learning of his milk protein allergy.  Now he is a happy, giggly little guy.  The fuller his tummy, the more happy and giggly he is!

Lisa & Todd, July 4, 2009 of the Metropolitan Imageworks Best Wedding Image of 2009 contest.  A huge thank-you to all the couples who participated and to everyone who took the time to vote. We received an incredible 149 total votes! Lisa and Todd’s wedding image won with 59 of those votes!

The winning image will be made into a 16×20 Canvas Gallery Wrap and presented to Lisa and Todd!

Congratulations!!!

Carter and Evie’s shoot was my third one this week of little boys I have photographed in years past and now a little sister is added to the mix.  My last session with Carter was when he was six months old, not very mobile and full of smiles.  Now he just turned two years old and he likes to run around, karate kick and shy away from my camera.  Little sister Evie is eight months old, a fast crawler, a fancy poser and full of big grins.  I had a great time working with them and I captured a couple cute shots of the two of them together too!

Here’s another example of a cute little guy I had the pleasure of photographing a couple years ago, and this time he brought along his adorable little sister!  Tommy is now three years old and Maeve is almost one year.  They were a hoot and half scooting around the studio and smiling and hamming it up for me. Days like this solidfy why I LOVE my job!

I think the last time I had a portrait session with Keller he was a year old and now he is almost three! This time I was invited over to photograph his younger sister, Charlotte.  She just turned 7 months old and is sitting up all on her own, interacting with everyone and smiling beautifully for the camera.  I am so in love with her cheeks!!!

The Metimages Best Wedding Image of 2009 contest is open until midnight central time on March 1st so you have 5 more days to vote!

Go to the contest blog post, look at all the images and register and leave a comment for your favorite image. Please include your name in your registration!

Best Wedding Image of 2009 Blog Post

I’m proud to announce that one of my images received 8th place in the Venue/Location category of the ISPWP, International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers, Winter Contest for 2009. It’s such an honor to be recognized with the incredible amount of talent in the membership of the ISPWP. This is my fourth winning image so I am ecstatic.

Check out the full gallery of winning images.

This image was taken on the rooftop of the Madison Museum of Modern Art in Madison, Wisconsin during one of my July 2009 weddings.

Blake was just a few weeks old by the time he had his very first professional portrait session with Metropolitan Imageworks! He was a very good newborn baby and posed very well on the bed, in the basket, on the ottoman and on the couch.  We only needed to stop 3 times for feedings during his session which is pretty par for the course.  I included a crying teaser image just because the faces he made to show his dislike were so insanely cute!

How awesome are his checkerboard Vans footies?!?

This little cutie-pie is the three-month old son of Diana and Eric, Metimages wedding clients from 2007.  Diana called me a couple weeks ago to ask about scheduling a portrait session for David and of course I was extremely happy to oblige!  David was a perfect gentleman for the camera and showed no fear.  We spent a glorious hour with David posing and cooing and showing off his outfits.

Can’t wait to work with you all again!

Saturday’s wedding marked the kickoff of the Metropolitan Imageworks 2010 wedding season! I personally love a winter wedding. It’s fresh and exciting since it’s technically in the “off season”. The guests seem a little more amped up to celebrate. And of course, snow pictures!

I arrived at Denice’s parent’s home for getting ready photos before the girls got back from the hair salon, so Mom, Dad and I chilled for a bit.  Not that they could chill that much since it was their daughter’s wedding and they were a bundle of nerves. Now they will be old pros by the time of their next daughter’s wedding in September, and I’ll be there early again to help them relax!

Denice and Jake are a very creative couple and they designed, printed and assembled their Save the Date cards, Wedding Invitations, Shower Invitations,  Programs, Table Numbers & Placecards in one continuous theme.  When they are not planning a wedding, they also make their own soaps!  That venture started a couple Christmases ago when they decided to make presents for everyone instead of buying them.

Of course the Photobooth was a huge hit after dinner (and a few drinks!)

Ceremony: St. Louise de Marillac, La Grange Park, IL

Reception: Red Oak Room at Cantigny, Wheaton, IL

DJ: Toast and Jam, Chicago, IL

Photobooth: Shutterbox Entertainment, Naperville, IL

A Metimages milestone was seeing FIVE Metropolitan Imageworks couples celebrating in one place. (L-R)

Denice & Jake 2.20.10

Jenny & Lee coming soon – 7.10.10

Emily & Michael 8.15.09

Amanda & Dave 5.31.08

Jackie & Mike coming soon – 9.25.10

Thank you so much everyone for trusting Metropolitan Imageworks for your wedding day imagery.  See you all again in July!