Chicago Wedding Photographer | Allori Photography » Movies http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog Colorful & Contemporary Chicago wedding photographer. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:15:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Where do you shoot when it’s 2 degrees outside? http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/murphy-auditorium-chicago-wedding-venue/ http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/murphy-auditorium-chicago-wedding-venue/#comments Sun, 16 Jan 2011 02:06:41 +0000 Eric O'Connor Wedding Photographer http://alloriphotography.com/blog/?p=231 Megan and Matt were married last winter. I was just preparing a few of their images and couldn’t help but post their movie. 3 stories of window light at the hotel was a dream come true. We shot a good portion of the girls right in the main lobby of the hotel. Marilyn, the wedding planner from, Honey Bee Weddings even helped out a bit holding one of my video lights!
Megan and Matt had their ceremony at Holy Name Catholic Church and the reception was at the Murphy Auditorium.

Holy Name Catholic Church
730 N Wabash Ave, Chicago
(312) 787-8040

Neighborhood: River North
50 E. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60611

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Although I almost fell out of the Rolls Royce that took us around town, it was of course a great addition to their images. I worked with two of my favorite people at the wedding, Chrissy from Big City Bride and the always an adventure, Jason Groh, from Lexoria Wedding Films.

One more highlight that I can’t forget, a bar of freshly made waffle bowls overflowing with Coldstone Ice Cream. Have I mentioned my love for all things sweet?

Candice and Sidney – Allori Photography – Chicago Wedding Photographer from Eric OConnor on Vimeo.

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Ivy Room at Tree Studios
12 E. Ohio
Chicago, IL 60611
312.645.7760

]]> http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/ivy-room-at-tree-studios-chicago-wedding-venue/feed/ 1 Tanja and Tony at my favorite hotel http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/w-hotel-chicago-city-center-wedding-pictures/ http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/w-hotel-chicago-city-center-wedding-pictures/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:38:35 +0000 Eric O'Connor Wedding Photographer http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/?p=1014 When I met with Tanja and Tony a year ago I told them I couldn’t wait to shoot at the W City Center in Chicago. This was my first time shooting wedding pictures there but I knew it would instantly be a favorite spot. Even Tanja’s room provided great window light for her getting ready pictures. Thank you Tanja for putting up with me before the wedding. We used the main lobby, the upstairs, a hallway and even stopped in the bar for a few pictures before all the girls headed for the trolley.

Enjoy the show…

]]> http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/w-hotel-chicago-city-center-wedding-pictures/feed/ 0 Churches and Country Clubs http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/st_charles_country_club_wedding_reception/ http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/st_charles_country_club_wedding_reception/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:41:24 +0000 Eric O'Connor Wedding Photographer http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/?p=970 St. Michael Catholic Church will always be a special place for me as it was the church that Sue and I were married in 9 years ago. I’ve been to quite a few weddings at St. Michael but Brittany and Zach’s came with a surprise from Father Sonny. You’ll notice him playing guitar in the middle of this movie. He stopped and sang them a song while he played mid ceremony. From the look on their faces it was pretty special for the bride and groom.

Post ceremony we headed west to the St. Charles Country Club. If you have not been, it is a Country Club worth visiting. Tucked back in the trees and on a rolling hill, the club provides wonderful backdrops for wedding pictures. Lookout for pictures of the dessert trays that came out late in the evening. They really spent a lot of time making all of the details perfect for Brittany and Zach.

Enjoy the movie!

]]> http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/st_charles_country_club_wedding_reception/feed/ 0 An afternoon in Millennium Park with Sue and the boys http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/millennium-park-family-pictures/ http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/millennium-park-family-pictures/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:39:15 +0000 Eric O'Connor Wedding Photographer http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/?p=621 The first half of our family shoot was at the end of Fullerton at Lake Michigan. Ty and Ryan entertained most of the people on the benches with a leaf fight while we waited for the sun to set. You’ll see at some point I had to come to Ryan’s rescue due to Ty treating him more like a crash test dummy than a baby.

During wedding season it is almost impossible for us to spend time together on the weekends. Sue brought the boys in the city in October in between a few of my engagement shoots. So you all know, we started the session like all family sessions start. Ryan was drooling from a starburst that Sue had just given him and Ty was pouting because he didn’t want to wear his nice new shirt. I hope these images brighten your day. I can’t stop laughing when I look at them.

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]]> http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/intercontinental-hotel-milwaukee-grain-exchange/feed/ 1 For my friends in Des Moines http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/glen-oaks-country-club-wedding-photography-des-moines/ http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/glen-oaks-country-club-wedding-photography-des-moines/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:37:18 +0000 Eric O'Connor Wedding Photographer http://alloriphotography.com/blog/?p=259 Glen Oaks Country Club is one of my favorite outdoor locations to shoot in Des Moines. It was rainy most of the day, however when it did clear up the temperature shot to 95 degrees with 100% humidity, but we still managed to have some fun on the course.

]]> http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/glen-oaks-country-club-wedding-photography-des-moines/feed/ 0 The Bean, Trump Tower, and a Bride and Groom http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/holiday-inn-chicago-mart-plaza/ http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/holiday-inn-chicago-mart-plaza/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:00:15 +0000 Eric O'Connor Wedding Photographer http://alloriphotography.com/blog/?p=255 I can’t remember posting an album on the blog before, but this is a great one to start with. I seem to have had a string of easy going clients the past few weeks. Kelly and Ryan were no exception. We had a great time touring the city after the ceremony. Thanks to the bridal party for putting up with the heat. I’ve walked by the Trump Tower a thousand times, but it never really stood out to me like it did on this shoot. I’m not sure it will look like this again. Just a few of our picture locations include, Millennium Park, The Bean, and the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza


Millennium Park
At Radolph and Michigan Ave


Trump Tower
401 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago – (312) 588-8000

Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
350 West Mart Center Drive
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 836-5000

Assumption Catholic Church
323 W Illinois St, Chicago
(312) 644-0036

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2 recent wedding sites:
Candice and Sidney
Sarah and Jon

]]> http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/wedding-web-pages/feed/ 0 I always love a golf course wedding http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/indian-lakes-resort/ http://www.alloriphotography.com/blog/indian-lakes-resort/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:44 +0000 Eric O'Connor Wedding Photographer http://alloriphotography.com/blog/?p=217 I always look forward to outdoor weddings. Sara and Jon were married at the Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort. They were up for a ride in the golf carts and we found a few fun spots to shoot. I can’t remember if I actually raked the sand trap after I stood in it. None the less is was worth the images we walked away with!

Sarah and Jon – Allori Photography – Chicago Wedding Photographer from Eric OConnor on Vimeo.

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Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort
250 West Schick Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630-529-0200

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