Remember Cindy and Jon from their Chicago engagement session? I had a blast the first time around with these guys, and I couldn’t wait for their wedding day!
I started off my day with Cindy and the girls as they got ready in the Allerton Hotel. Meanwhile, Deb hung out with the guys. When everyone was ready to go, we had our first look right outside the hotel before jumping into the limo. We drove around downtown for a bit, taking fun wedding party photos, before heading up to Lincoln Park. We made one last stop in the park before heading to the Notebaert Nature Museum for the ceremony. The weather was gorgeous; perfect for our outdoor ceremony. Afterwards, Cindy and Jon enjoyed cocktail hour with their guests before heading into the reception. This was my second wedding at the Notebaert Nature Museum, and it was just as pleasant this time around! After dinner, we had the Korean ceremony, and then it was time for dancing. Cindy and Jon’s fantastic guests made sure to keep the dance floor packed all night long!
Enough chit-chat. Photo time!
Hello, Louboutins!
Jon and the guys were getting ready in another room:
Back to the girls! Brides, remember to brush your teeth before you put on your wedding dress! :)
First look!
And a quick wave to some tourists:
Back to the Notebaert Nature Museum for the ceremony:
The weather was perfect for an outdoor ceremony!
Time for the reception:
After dinner came the Korean wedding ceremony:
And now for the dance party!
Congratulations again, Cindy and Jon! Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to document your wedding day. I had a blast, and I wish you both nothing but the best!
-Steve
Shout outs to the fantastic vendors who made this wedding day happen:
Hair and Makeup: Art and Science Salon, Chicago
DJ: Okyne Media
Flowers: Asrai Garden
Cake: Swedish Bakery
Catering: Jewell Catering
Venue: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago
Host Hotel: Allerton Hotel, Chicago
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The use of reflections and subject isolation with natural framing is unreal!! Gorgeous wedding. :)
Love love love your use of mirrors in the getting ready shots. The bride has an amazing smile and the groom looks all kinds of dapper in that dinner jacket.
The ceremony shots are so pretty!
Beautiful shots, what a happy couple!
Rad groomsmen shot! Loving your reflections and ‘shoot-throughs’…killer compositons!
Well done! Love the reflection and shoot through shots.
Great job all around. I love your documentary style photos the best, but this entire portfolio is fantastic. Can’t wait to see more of your work.
great angles and viewpoints…you got the emotion too…I FELT it…you know?
The getting ready shots with all the cool angles and reflections are awesome!!!
Really really love your work Steve. Awesome.
Cindy and Jon, you two look amazing.
Always a pleasure to see your work Steve, well done!
Really unique framing shots in this set. Oh, and I love the look on the brides face during the Korean tea ceremony! Priceless!