Snow Day!

It may be hard to believe right now, but just a few days ago Chicago was a winter wonderland.  Kamran and I managed to sneak out a couple times for some fun crunching around in the snow.

Oh really?

We have  a pretty spectacular back yard :P

We even headed downtown in Monday’s fog before the rain really began…

The Lyric Opera building has a beautiful colonnade that became our playground for a while.

Even when we’re goofing around, we can’t seem to stop trying out new things.  ”Here, stand here.  Look like this.  No wait, come here.”  Kamran has a lot of patience :)

But he also sets up some awesome shots of his own.

See?

Alright, time to head inside for something warm!

Until next time!

 

Ann Oleinik is a Chicago Wedding Photographer who serves Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond.  Check us out on our website or facebook, and Contact us to learn more about having us shoot your event.

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Best of Weddings 2012

We have to give a big THANK YOU to our wonderful couples.  Thanks to your kind support, we have been voted as Best of Weddings 2012 on theknot.com.  This is a recognition given to local vendors based on the reviews and ratings of local brides, which just means so much to us.  THANK YOU for all of your support and we are SUPER EXCITED about 2012!

(If you click on the icon, you will be able to read reviews by real couples at weddingchannel.com)

 

Ann Oleinik is a Chicago Wedding Photographer who serves Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond.  Check us out on our website or facebook, and Contact us to learn more about having us shoot your event.

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FAQ: How do you shoot: Traditional and Group Shots

In yesterday’s post, I talked a little bit about our shooting style and how it varies throughout the day.  In particular, I talked about some of the times during your wedding day when we employ a photojournalistic approach by staying unobtrusive so that we can capture the natural and authentic moments of your wedding day.

There are times, however, when we have to step up and take charge to create the traditional portraits and group shots that are a traditional part of a wedding day.  We don’t display many family photos on our website, but we do believe that it is important to capture a few nice portraits to document the presence of your friends and family members on this day.  One of the really special things about weddings is the fact that it is one of the few days in your life when you will be surrounded by a hundred or more of the most important people in your lives.  As time goes on and your friends and family members pass on, that record will become more and more important.

But enough with the solemnity, here are a few of the fun, funny, and unique bridal party photos from this past year to cheer you up!

 

Ann Oleinik is a Chicago Wedding Photographer who serves Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond.  Check us out on our website or facebook, and Contact us to learn more about having us shoot your event.

 

 

 

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