Monthly Archives: August 2009

Jamie and Greg, Byron Colby Barn

I made my last trip to the Chicago area this year to photograph the wedding of Jamie and Greg at the Byron Colby Barn in Grayslake, IL. It was a great wedding overall with good music, good food, very pretty venue, and wild and fun friends (who were not shy in the photo booth!) I...

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Details Matter

So much goes into planning a wedding! And as a photographer I get to see all the final details and try to capture them on camera so that all the hard work is recorded and does not go unnoticed. Often I am very impressed by the beautiful details. Weddings days are full of creativity and...

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Shilpan and Rachel

We recently had the privilege of documenting Rachel and Shilpan’s fusion wedding at the Meadows Club.  Having worked with Rachel and Shilpan during their engagement shoot (http://blogverite.com/2009/06/09/rachel-and-shilpan/), we knew that the wedding day would be a blast.  Unique to their wedding was the blending of western and Indian ceremonies and traditions .  Very nicely done...

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The Beauty in the Details

Once in a while I am completely stunned by the beauty and artistry of other wedding professionals.  Pinky Patel and her crew at Nikun Events (www.nikunevents.com) orchestrated a marvelous reception for Rachel and Shilpan’s wedding at the Meadows Club.  Wonderful details, lighting, and thoroughness.  Kristy and I were very impressed and wanted to share a few...

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Danielle and Ryan – Lake Geneva

We  had the privilege of photographing an awesome couple, Danielle and Ryan.  We know Danielle from our photojournalism days.  And in some ways the wedding felt like a reunion!  Great fun at Lake Geneva on an unusually cool July day.  Danielle and Ryan…enjoy the pix! Best, Justin and Kristy

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