Shoots: Bride and Groom

The Vatican in Chicago

We all know the Vatican is in Rome, but every time I photograph a wedding at Holy Name in Chicago I’m reminded of the first time I stepped into the Vatican. I remember walking into the Vatican on Christmas Eve in complete awe. I’ve performed in front of crowds of thousands of people, traveled the world and seen some amazing things, but there is just something about the magnificence of the sanctuary that has always stayed with me. While not quite the same scale, Holy Name is Chicago’s version of the Vatican. I hope these two images give you a glimpse of why Holy Name stands out so much to me.

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Worried about your winter wedding picture locations?

A lot of brides come to me almost apologetic for having a winter wedding date. As we all know, Chicago winters can be unpredictable at best. It could be 40 or -40 in the same weekend. Chicago hotels have plenty of normally unseen spots for wedding photography. All of these pictures were taken in the Chicago Embassy Suites. I find by mixing up the angles it’s easy to have all of your indoor wedding photography locations look completely different. These shots required me laying on the ground flat on my back, hanging over a 5th floor balcony, and riding up and down on an escalator. So, winter brides, there is no reason to worry about your wedding photography. Let your photographer find the great spots!

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