2009 marked another fantastic year for the team at Metropolitan Imageworks and I wanted to celebrate. We’re having a contest for the Best Image of 2009 and it will be decided by a public vote! I asked all of our wedding clients to share their favorite image from their wedding and tell me why. The consensus was that it was very hard to decide and pick just one, that’s the best response I could hope for. Fortunately, each participating couple was finally able to narrow it down.
Everyone’s invited to vote! You can simply place your vote by leaving your name & email address and a comment at the end of the post below (one per person please). We will be verifying email addresses and IP addresses. The image with the most votes will be made into a 16×20 canvas wrap and given to the winning couple. Voting will be open from now until March 1st.
(Hint: Click on the image to enlarge if you need a bigger view.)
Ready? Set? Vote!
#1 – Niki & Peter – 04.25.09 – This one is my favorite because it captures the time of month that we got married, late April where the leaves still have not started coming back on the trees. Also, I like the moment it captures of just Peter and I with nature and no one else.
#2 – Eileen & James – 08.08.09 – It was 95+ degrees on the day of my wedding, and my father had been joking that he was going to wear shorts. I kept saying that it was fine by me, but my mother told him he had to wear a full suit. When he went to get ready at the hotel he realized that the dry cleaner had not included his pants with his suit jacket! He would be forced to wear his shorts! I loved the AC/DC feel of the look, and his pants did show up in time for the ceremony, but heck, the man is 70 years old. If he wants to wear his shorts he can. Since I was wearing a less traditional short dress, I loved that my father had his less traditional sport coat and shorts combo. It makes me laugh every time I look at it. So while I adore all the pictures of my wonderful husband and me… that’s the one that stands out.
#3 – Katie & Tom – 06.27.09 – I love it because it really shows everyone’s personality, and the spirit of the day, which was joyous and excited and ready to party!!
#4 – Natalie & Anthony – 11.07.09 – To me, this image shows a fun, happy, casual couple who are saying to the camera “we can take on the world together”. This pose is not a standard pose and I love it for that.
#5 – Nora & Russell – 08.01.09 – Something about being in nature and the wind blowing that day, remember? The black and white gives it an old feel and the church in the background looks great. We are not the only focus in the picture, its like nature and us are one.
#6 – Emily & Michael – 09.12.09 – This was taken right as the ceremony ended, and we turned to walk back down the aisle. The two of us are so intimate and seemingly unaware of anyone else in the room.
#7 – Michelle & Don 02.15.09 – I like a couple of the cake pics due to the comedy factor. I think this time I’ll choose the one where I’m holding my nose as Don gets ready to feed me the cake. It’s my favorite because you can almost hear everyone laughing as I anticipate the worst. I just knew he was going to be coaxed into shoving it up my nose and I didn’t want to walk around the rest of the night with icing in my nose, and everyone thinking it was “something else”! The next pic almost goes with it because then it ended up down my dress!
#8 – Kristi & Jake – 12.12.09 – The picture captures all of the emotions from our special day. It was magical, romantic, and absolutely perfect to us. We truly felt like we were part of a fairytale, and this photo shows just that.
#9 – Jenny & Christian – 06.26.09 – This is our favorite picture because after all the planning from the flowers to the invitations to the photographer (yay Rachael!), this is what it is all really about: both of us saying our vows in front of our family and friends.
#10 – Kate & Josh – 03.21.09 – It was taken in Daley Plaza in front of the Picasso as were dancing, enjoying ourselves (and the unseasonably warm weather for March). The one word to describe this photo is “whimsical”. Having such a beautiful photo in front of the Picasso, a Chicago icon, is icing on the (wedding) cake.
#11 – Linda & Roger – 05.24.09 – The reason we love this photo is because it captures the whole day for us and every time we see it, it brings us right back. The light wind picking up my veil, the sunshine, having Mango there and our happiness as we look forward to walking down the aisle.
#12 – Erin & John – 10.11.09 – Our favorite wedding picture is the black and white picture where John and I are kissing on the railroad tracks at the train station. We are walking and our backs are toward the camera. We love this picture because it has the gorgeous clock tower in the background. It also is like we are starting out a wonderful journey together.
#13 – Dusty & D.J. – 07.11.09 – This image is my favorite because it is a piece of artwork. The colors, composition and feeling of the image are absolutely beautiful. It also portrays the tone of the day so well; complete joy!
#14 – Christina & Jon – 07.25.09 – We loved how this picture captured the action and emotion of the moment… The looks on out faces are priceless!
#15 – Rebecca & Ryan – 09.19.09 – We love this picture because there is something intimate about it, even with neither of us looking at each other or the camera. We also like the design of the architecture behind us. The composition is perfect and the color is soft.
#16 – Lisa & Todd – 07.04.09 – Among so many of our amazing photos, this one became one of our personal favorites. It caught a quiet moment between the two of us that captured everything we are: happy, joyous, casual, silly, giggly and absolutely in love. The softness of the photo also portrays so well of who we are and the beautiful setting of our day.
#17 – Mandy & Anton – 05.09.09 – There were many favorites to pick from, but I love this one because it captures the water-front yet laid-back setting and our complete joy at our wedding!
#18 – Nikki & Scott – 07.12.09 – We really liked this black and white picture because it not only included the whole bridal party, but it captured everyone’s excitement on our special day!
#19 – Lauren & Jeffrey – 08.01.09 – It captures the pure bliss I was feeling on the most wonderful day of my life – so far!
#20 – Nicole & Don – 06.05.09 – Seeing that Don was up to his usual shenanigans, Nicole selected the perfect “Teacher Look” to let him know that Rachael wanted us to pose BY the Kangaroo, not IN the kangaroo.
#21 – Ashlea & Cody – 06.20.09 – This is my favorite picture because I think that it shows off walking off into our new lives together and the lighting and my dress look amazing!
Thanks for participating!
Rachael & the Metimages Team – Victor, Elizabeth, Kira & Ariel
January 25th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Register and leave your vote here for your favorite Metropolitan Imageworks Wedding Image of 2009!
Please include your full name and email address.
January 25th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
HI! I vote for Nikki and Scott of course! Thanks Rachael, and yes it was hard to pick only one photo.
January 25th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
#6 – Emily & Michael – 09.12.09 LOVE THIS ONE!
January 25th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
#4 Anthony and Natalie
Best of luck to you guys! Should have had a picture of Chuckie dancing and this would have been a landslide!
January 25th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
#16 Lisa and Todd
Love it!!
January 25th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
#16- Lisa and Todd! What a romantic picture!
January 25th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
#4 Anthony and Natalie…What an adorable couple…Good Luck
January 25th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
of course i am voting for NATALIE and ANTHONY couple #4
January 25th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I would like to vote for #2 – Eileen & James.
Even though the pic is of Eileen and her Dad, to me it is one of the most memorable pictures from a wedding I’ve ever seen!
January 26th, 2010 at 7:23 am
#16 Lisa & Todd What a beautiful picture & couple!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:00 am
LISA & TODD #16
This one gets my vote! Love it!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:15 am
I vote for #16, Lisa and Todd. What a truly romantic moment under the stars!
January 26th, 2010 at 10:00 am
I am going to have to vote for Nicole and Don, in the kangaroo pouch! One of the funniest wedding pics I have ever seen!
January 26th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
# 16 Lisa and Todd! =)
January 26th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
#10 Josh and Kate
January 26th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
#10 – Kate and Josh!
Its our favorite photo – its pouring out love and happiness!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
wow Rachael – these are ALL amazing!!! hard to pic a fav – but I’ll vote for #6 – Emily & Michael – what a sweet, sweet pic!!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
#10 Kate & Josh – 03.21.09
January 26th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
#10 – Kate & Josh – 03.21.09
that’s my vote!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
#10 Kate & Josh- what an amazing photo!!!!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
#10 Kate and Josh – What amazing pictures Rachael!!!
January 26th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Sara Smith
sirena1124@yahoo.com
I vote for #10
January 26th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
#10 – kate and josh
January 26th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Kate and Josh!!!!! #10
January 26th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
#10 is the best.
January 26th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Lisa & Todd #16
January 26th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
#10 – Kate & Josh…beautiful!
January 26th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
#10..Kate & Josh
January 26th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
I’d like to vote for Number 10, Josh and Kate!
January 26th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
#10 – hands down
January 26th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
#10 Kate & Josh… It IS beautiful… and whimsical. Love the black & white which give the photo a vintage feel. Fully expect to be able to pick Don Corleone out of the crowd!
January 26th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
I am gonna vote for #10. I love the feeling of the photo and the balance of the black and whites. It flows very well and really is very “whimsical.” Great photo!
Robb Wood – robbwood@msn.com
January 26th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Lisa & Todd #16 – such a sweet moment captured.
January 26th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I vote #10, Josh and Kate’s picture is fantastic!
January 26th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
#4 Natalie & Anthony LOVE that picture!!!!! Good Luck you deserve to win you make a BEAUTIFUL couple.
January 26th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
#10 will look the best on canvas! Great job capturing the beauty of Chicago + Picasso + Kate Wilke
January 26th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
#16 – Lisa and Todd
This picture captures it all
January 26th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
I vote for #13 It is great that it is so spontanious! The smiles are moving.
It has an interesting and playful look. The composition and angles are very fresh
January 26th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
#16 – Lisa & Todd By far the best!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Number 16 naturally gets my vote.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
#10 Kate & Josh!!
January 26th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
#21 Ashlea & Cody
January 26th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Hands down- Nicole, Don, and the Kangaroo!
January 26th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
#21 Ashlea and Cody!
January 26th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
#10 – Kate and Josh. Any wedding photo taken at a scene from The Blues Brothers should win.
January 27th, 2010 at 7:08 am
#16 Lisa And Todd….what an adorable couple!!
January 27th, 2010 at 7:34 am
I vote for #16, Lisa & Todd. I think it’s a beautiful picture that shows a private moment on the big day. The ligthing is fantastic.
January 27th, 2010 at 7:50 am
My vote is for #16… Lisa and Todd
January 27th, 2010 at 8:10 am
From Stacey #16 – It is beautiful ! ! !
January 27th, 2010 at 8:11 am
I vote for Lisa & Todd #16!!
January 27th, 2010 at 8:41 am
#21 I look at this picture of the Cody and Ashlea, and as the mother of the groom I realize that one of my sons has truly grown up and she is gaining a great man and he is recieving a great woman
January 27th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Lisa and Todd #16 is amazing! Such a beautiful couple!
January 27th, 2010 at 9:25 am
#9 Jenny and Christian because they are ridiculously good-looking and the picture truly captures the essence of what a wedding is all about proclaiming their love in front of family and friends
January 27th, 2010 at 10:03 am
My vote is for Lisa and Todd, #16. What a romantic picture!
January 27th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
#10-Kate & Josh!
January 27th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Voting for the first one. Nikki and Peter. I wish you guys a long and happy marriage! You look really good together.
January 27th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
#9 Jenny and Christian – I love the sentiment of the picture.
January 27th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
#10 Kate and Josh. Any wedding photo taken at a scene from The Lake House should win.
January 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
#16 of Lisa and Todd is picture perfect!
January 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
I vote for #4, Natalie and Anthony!
January 27th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
#16 Lisa and Todd! I loved all of their pictures, but this one is so touching and really captures them in a different light! Love it!
January 27th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
#10! Josh & Kate Love the photo.
January 27th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
What a beautiful picture of Lisa and Todd #16! All of their pictures taken were of the highest quality and depicted how much in love they are!!
January 27th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
#10 – Kate & Josh
January 27th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
I love #16 – Lisa and Todd!
January 27th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
#9 Jen and Christian a very cute couple boulosjames@yahoo.com
January 27th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
#16 Lisa and Todd
January 27th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
My vote is for #9 – Jenny & Christian. Best photo!!!!!!
January 27th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
#9 Jenny and Christian
January 27th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
I vote for #9 Jenny & Christian.
January 27th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
#16 The photo of Lisa and Todd is my favorite!
January 27th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
#1 Niki & Peter HANDS DOWN!
January 27th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
#9 Jenny and Christian!
January 27th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
#16 Lisa and Todd! Love the lighting!
January 27th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
#9 Jenny & Christian!!
Kate Beyer
katebeyer@hotmail.com
January 27th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Obviously #10 – how can you NOT vote for a wedding photo involving a Picasso?! Hello?!
January 27th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
I vote for #6. I love this photo.
January 28th, 2010 at 5:52 am
#9 of Jen and Christian for me.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:02 am
I vote for Jenny and Christian #9
January 28th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I vote for #16, Lisa & Todd. Beautiful!!
January 28th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
I vote for #9 Jen and Christian best pic ever
January 28th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
My vote is for Todd and Lisa #16.
January 28th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
#17, of course!
Mandy de Roo
January 28th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
16 Lisa and Todd
January 28th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
#6 is my favorite!
January 28th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
My vote is for #8
January 29th, 2010 at 8:30 am
#16 Lisa and Todd… what a romantic moment caught forever!
January 29th, 2010 at 10:23 am
#16 ~ Lisa and Todd ~ Perfect moment captured!
January 29th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
#16 Lisa and Todd– What a great photo!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
#7 of Don and Michelle. Makes me laugh
January 29th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
#16 Lisa & Todd–A nice memory of a special day!
January 30th, 2010 at 10:56 am
#16 gets my vote. Great picture Lisa & Todd.
January 31st, 2010 at 4:08 am
i vote for #1 – Niki & Peter
January 31st, 2010 at 10:11 am
#16 Todd & Lisa 2 cute educators.
January 31st, 2010 at 1:58 pm
#9 with Christian and Jen is my vote.
January 31st, 2010 at 8:14 pm
I vote for Don & Michelle #7.
This is a great picture and great couple.
February 1st, 2010 at 10:39 am
My vote is for #1-Niki and Peter!
February 1st, 2010 at 11:22 am
#7 Is my fav. Funny.
Ms. Michael does some amazing work eh?
February 1st, 2010 at 7:25 pm
#12 Erin and John. Wonderful freinds, great neighbors, and truely an AWSOME pic!!
February 1st, 2010 at 9:55 pm
#9 christian & Jenny!
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:01 pm
I vote for #16, Todd and Lisa . What a beautiful moment that looks as though they were captured under the spotlight.
February 4th, 2010 at 12:31 am
#10 – Kate and Josh. Its just divine.
February 4th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
#16 Lisa & Todd
What an amazing picture!
February 15th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
#16 I vote for Lisa and Todd! It does capture everything the 2 of you are!!!
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:33 am
I vote for #10, Josh and Kate
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Kate and Josh! What a perfect picture!
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:07 pm
# 10 ~ Go Kate, Josh and Picasso!!
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 pm
#10 gets my vote. Very pretty!
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:23 pm
#10 Kate and Josh
Without a doubt, #10 is a 10!
February 24th, 2010 at 11:28 am
#10 Kate & Josh – without a doubt the most inspiring!
February 24th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
My vote is #10 Kate and Josh
February 24th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
#10 — Kate & Josh
February 24th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
#10 – Kate & Josh
February 24th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
#10 Kate and Josh have my vote! That is my favorite wedding photo. It has a special flare! Bev B.
February 25th, 2010 at 9:11 am
#6 – I love the candid shots.
February 25th, 2010 at 9:31 am
#12- Beautiful composition and lighting combined with traditional wedding symbolism = absolute perfection.
February 25th, 2010 at 9:32 am
I love # 13 Dusty & D.J.
February 25th, 2010 at 9:33 am
#10 Kate and Josh!
February 25th, 2010 at 9:52 am
#6 – Emily & Michael – 09.12.09
They look like the only two people in the world. Beautiful!
February 25th, 2010 at 11:18 am
#10 Kate and Josh–very romantic!!
February 25th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Julie
julie@wildatainc.com
#10 Lovely picture! Happy soon-to-be 1st year anniversary
February 26th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
#16 Todd and Lisa – How beautiful!
February 26th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
#16 Todd and Lisa…absolutely gorgeous!
February 26th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Number 16 Todd and Lisa great picture
February 26th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
I Vote for #16 Todd & Lisa. Such a special moment for a special couple.
(Ginny Dalton)
February 26th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
#16 Todd and Lisa…This is a great one… : )
February 26th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
#16! Lisa and Todd…what a beautiful photo!!
February 27th, 2010 at 9:54 am
#16 Todd & Lisa: They are a beautiful couple!
February 27th, 2010 at 11:04 am
#10 Kate and Josh! Awesome!
February 27th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
#10 Kate and Josh great picture
Judy
February 27th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
#16 Todd and Lisa! Love it!
February 28th, 2010 at 7:31 am
#16 Lisa and Todd a beautiful couple
February 28th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
My vote goes to Lisa and Todd- #16!
February 28th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
A moment they longed for. A beautiful way to capture the day for all to remember and cherish.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
#16 The image reflects a beautiful moment and a beautiful couple, Lisa and Todd
r osborn
roz@megalink.net
February 28th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Josh and Kate #10 are a 10
February 28th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I liked the picture of Todd & Lisa, #16. The best
February 28th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
#16 of Course. But then again, I might be prejudiced. Aunt Polly
February 28th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
#10 Kate and Josh!!!!!!
March 1st, 2010 at 8:29 am
I vote for #16 Lisa and Todd. Beautiful pictures!
March 1st, 2010 at 8:33 am
#16 of Lisa & Todd, very romantic!
March 1st, 2010 at 9:34 am
No 10 Kate and Josh. Picasso would be celebrating with them.
March 1st, 2010 at 10:26 am
I vote for #16 – Lisa & Todd. The picture makes me want to linger in the moment. Beautiful!
March 1st, 2010 at 11:20 am
#16 Good Luck Todd and Lisa
March 1st, 2010 at 1:16 pm
#16 Todd and lisa—one beautiful couple!!
March 1st, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Lisa and Todd are the bset–#16
March 1st, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Hey I love this couple’s picture Lisa and Todd #16
March 1st, 2010 at 11:24 pm
#16 – Lisa and Todd for sure!
March 1st, 2010 at 11:48 pm
#10 Kate & Josh
~ Aleks