Patti & Jim's Sneak Peek Slideshow

Patti & Jim are both great friends. I am always honored when chosen to photograph a wedding, but it means even more to me when I have know the couple since their first date. Enjoy!

Chicago Blackhawks Training Center

Images of the building progress of the new Chicago Blackhawks Training Center. I've been hired to capture the final building stages until completion. It looks like an Awesome facility.

Karyn & Charles Engagement Session

What a fun couple of hours in the city. I have NEVER captured so many different locations within a 2 block walk. We had a great time and were even able to talk our way onto the "EL" platform to get a few awesome shots with The Trump Hotel in the background, which has a very special meaning since their wedding ceremony and reception are going to be held there next July. Thanks again Karyn & Charles for allowing me to capture such great images of the two of you. I had a blast, and am looking forward to capturing your wedding next year!!!

Ilana & Austin's Album

I just thought I would try to post more completed albums to share with everyone. Ilana & Austin were great to capture together, they were so calm the entire day, and had such wonderful friends and family to enjoy it with. Enjoy the album!!!!

Carrie & Eric's Wedding

I'm so glad that the rain held up for just enough time for Carrie and Eric to see each other for the first time just before their ceremony. We were able to capture some great images outdoors just before the rain came in, and unfortunately it didn't leave. But that didn't stop us or them....we were still able to get some great images throughout the rest of their day.

Their Reception took place in the outdoor tent at Galleria Marchetti. The floral, decor, and lighting was absolutely stunning, elegant and beautiful, which was all provided by The Meetinghouse Companies. Working with Erika from The Meetinghouse makes my day go smoothly, she keeps the "timeline" in check along with keeping all us "vendors" on the same page as the day progresses. Video coverage was from Xpress Video Productions with owner Jeff Goldstein behind the camera. I must say that working together with Erika and Jeff is always a pleasure and fun at the same time.

Photographer of The Year Award

I was nominated by Illinois Meetings & Events Magazine for the "Photographer of The Year" award - 2008, and the great news is... I WON!!!

It was such an honor to be nominated, but winning sure was nice. ( I sound like I won an Oscar). The magazine featured my images, and included a small BIO as well. The award show / party was also a blast!!!

Baby Kristopher

Great friends of mine gave birth to their second baby boy Kristopher, and I thought I would post a few images of him when we met him for the first time.