Wedding at Whittaker Woods, New Buffalo Michigan

Wedding of Jenna and Ryan at  Whittaker Woods Golf Club , the premier reception venue in New Buffalo area.

Chicago Engagement, Art Institute and Millennium Park

Chicago engagement portrait with Chicago skyline in the background, as predictable as it might seem, it is always appreciated by those who love Chicago. For this engagement session we started of at the walkway of Modern Wing of Art Institute of Chicago, which I really like. It offers great view of Millennium Park Gardens and the skyline. Next, down to the gardens, to explore small hidden areas where one feels away from crowds and they make a perfect place for a romantic date, proposal or engagement.

Chicago engagement.

Chicago Engagement Photos in Millennium Park

Chicago as a engagement destination. Yes, it happens. Chicago was a destination for engagement for Joanna and Steve, while they were in city for Chicago Marathon. They decided to have their engagement photos done in downtown Chicago and Millennium Park, the day before the marathon. They were great and we had a lot of fun during the shoot. We had to keep the photo shoot reasonably short, to allow Joanna enough time for a rest before the big day.Their wedding is next year at Blue Dress Barn. I can not wait, it is going to be a great party.

These images were shoot in the lobby of the Marriott hotel in downtown Chicago where Joanna and Steve stayed for the Marathon weekend. Yeas, Chicago Marathon was the reason they flew in from Phoenix, not me. They are one hot looking couple and we had so much fun during the shoot. I decided to use the lobby because it was too windy outside and wanted to get some intimate shots. It is hard to feel romantic when you are cold, so the colorful lobby was a great idea. Look at Joanna, she is one sexy runner.

Steve is so romantic, like he stepped out of Sinatra era. How appropriate for Chicago.

Kiss under the Cloud Gate.

Engagement Chicago.

Trash the Dress in Southwest Michigan Wine Country

Rolling hills of southwest Michigan, fall colors, rain, winery, wedding gown, beautiful bride, handsome groom, this combination would make any passionate photographer's heart beat faster.
Linzi with her husband Brice willingly trashed the dress in rain and mud of scenic area around Round Barn Winery.
Aren't these photos a beautiful memento to the love they share for each other?

Trash the dress can be done right after the wedding, several moths later, or even years later. Couple can trash the dress as a celebration of one year anniversary of their wedding. It does not have to be a real trashing. It can simply be a beautiful romantic and passionate portrait of the couple, placed in interesting environment. Here in Southwest Michigan, the options for trash the dress photo shoot can include scenic beaches on the shores of Lake Michigan, rolling hills along the Michigan wine trail, charming little towns with antique stores and vintage dinner in New Buffalo areas, fields and orchard all over the Southwest Michigan, or urban architecture of downtown Saint Joseph, Coloma, Buchanan or Three Oaks for example. Art district of Benton Harbor offers many interesting opportunities for Trashing the dress.
So don't just hang you dress in the closet, so it collect the dust. Put on your fabulous wedding gown and show it to world, go to town wearing your gown, go pick apples in your wedding gown, go to wineries, walk the beached of Lake Michigan shore, enjoy your dress like it was meant to be enjoyed.
















Lake Michigan Trash the Dress.