Jen and Rob are a fantastic couple who had their Chicago wedding at the Doubletree Hotel in Skokie. Due to his incredibly busy work schedule, I wasn’t able to meet Rob until the actual wedding day. Jen assured me that he was awesome, and she couldn’t have been more right!
I started off my day checking in with Rob as he waited for his groomsmen to arrive. Kelly stayed with the guys while I went to hang out with Jen and the girls as they got ready. When she was ready, we coordinated a first look with Rob. The weather wasn’t on our side this day, and the snow and cold prevented us from being able to go outside for pictures. Instead, we wandered the halls of the Doubletree Hotel Skokie for areas to do some fun photos with just the two of them and their wedding party. Fleur, one of my favorite florists, did the flowers, including Jen’s lovely bouquet. Afterwards, it was time for the signing of the ketubah, followed by the ceremony and the reception. The Late Nite Band was fantastic and did a great job keeping the dance floor packed! It was so crowded that during the hora, my back was almost pushed up against the wall of the room! Congratulations again, Jen and Rob, and thank you so much for letting me be a part of your wedding day.
Side note: My assistant Kelly has been working with me since last year, doing not-so-glamorous tasks like carrying my gear and helping me with off-camera lighting. She’s been shooting and learning so much, and because I didn’t have a second shooter for this wedding, I let her shoot as much as she wanted. Her work has come so far, and I’m so impressed by how dramatically she improves with every wedding!
Shout Outs:
Planner: Mindy Shafer, Pink Tie Optional
Rabbi: Debra Newman Kamin
Flowers: The always-fabulous Fleur
Band: Late Nite Band
Venue and Catering: DoubleTree Hotel Skokie 
Off to see the girls! 
Meanwhile, the guys were unwrapping presents. Macho Man Randy Savage – Ooooh yea! (Kelly’s shot) 
Back to the girls: 
This is why I love first looks: 
Kelly’s shot below: 
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The toughest part of shooting jewish weddings is that they do it in the evening after sunset. hard to get really good light during a ceremony. i think you captured it beautifully. congrats to the bride and groom!
Great work as always! The groom’s expression when up in the chair is priceless. Also love the B&W with the dancing guy raising his hands!
These are absolutely beautiful! What a gorgeous bride!
Looks like you had fun man! Love these photos. :D
Just beautiful work. Love them!
Awesome work here, Steve. Way to rock the low light.
Really great job in the lighting situations! love the shots of the couple on the stairs.
Fantastic work, Steve! The way you use light is fantastic, especially during their first look and the ceremony. Nicely done!
Love your lighting.
And the one of them silhouetted against the blue is spectacular!
Great work! I love the photos of the bride and groom on the stairs, those are my favorites!
Really enjoyed the dance floor shots… nicely done!
Beautiful set. I love how each photo here portrays emotions. Well done!
Reportage photos are always so emotional. Great job.
Loving that blue silhouette image .. Great job Steve!
Gotta say – I love the shot of the B&G kissing while dancing and the backlit one as well earlier in the post. Lovely!
Amazing job with the lighting! Love the mirror reflection shot of the bride and groom, love a photographer who can find those off shots in the coolest places.
Such gorgeous, warm lighting, and what a fun, adorable couple. These are wonderful!
You did an awesome job with the lighting and capturing the whole day. I love the shot of the bride walking solo down the isle. The emotion is so there. great job!
Love this! What a fantastic wedding – so gorgeous!
I adore those first two of them together. Awesome work, what a moment!