Regina and John have been spending quite some time in Chicago due to his Navy training.  They wanted to commemorate both their recent engagement and Chicago memories, so holding the photo shoot at Navy Pier made perfect sense. Thankfully, the weather gods were kind to us and the rain held off until we were finished. Can you imagine their white clothes in rain?  Whew!  We were very lucky.

I have to be honest when I say that there were a couple moments during the session where I held my breath due to their incredible chemistry.  Wowzas.  :)

Go ahead and see these sparks for yourself-and Regina's awesome red shoes.  Enjoy the romance!


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Maggie Rife says:

Laurie, I LOVE the anchor shot! It's such a dynamic composition. I also really love the one of them kissing against the brick in b&w, just has a candid, intimate sense to it. Wonderful job!

(06.13.10 @ 10:31 AM)
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Kelly and Lee sizzled with chemistry despite the rainy day for their engagement session. They gave me a little hard time since I'm an Ohio State Buckeye and Kelly attended Wisconsin while Lee attended Purdue.  Hey, I'm married to a U of Michigan grad, so I can support Big Ten attendees (but not their football teams if they are playing against my dearly beloved Buckeyes).  :)

I had such a ball during this photo shoot.  You'll quickly see why.

 

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Cathy says:

Love this session! My fave is the shot of them laughing under the umbrella. :)

(06.09.10 @ 07:37 PM)
Sharon (mom) says:

Outside rainy pictures are my favorite, but all were very awesome!!!! :)

(06.10.10 @ 09:18 AM)
Rick & Sara says:

Awesome pictures. Rain or no rain. Congratulations.

(06.10.10 @ 09:10 PM)
Nicole says:

Kelly and Lee you guys were such a fun couple to be around! I love the ones in Millenium Park!

(06.11.10 @ 08:36 PM)
Maggie Rife says:

Absolutely love the ones of them in front of the fountain/underneath the umbrella! I think it's great they were willing to play and get wet, not to mention you made amazing pics on a tough day!

(06.13.10 @ 10:34 AM)
Debbie Ramirez says:

Love the pictures. Congratulations

(06.13.10 @ 11:38 AM)
Lee & Kelly says:

Thanks everyone!
We had a great time thanks to Laurie & Nicole.
You both made the event so much fun for Kelly and I!

(06.23.10 @ 01:46 PM)
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Anjali and Zahid did a lot of work before their wedding, so when the big day arrived, they carried themselves with such poise and calm.  Perhaps inside, they were a little more riled up, but you would have never known it.

Photographing Indian weddings are one of my favorite types of weddings. Yes, there is lots of eye candy for the photographer's eye, but more importantly, an Indian wedding is really about honoring family and friends.

Anjali and Zahid, you have fabulous family and friends.  It was an honor being part of your beautiful and elegant day.

Now for the photos! By the way, I want to send a shout out to one of my lovely clients, Kim, who recommended me to Anjali. You can see Kim and her cutie boyfriend at the last shot.

Oh, and another shout out to the talented Maggie Rife and Allison Cosmos who assisted me. Some of their photos are in this more comprehensive slideshow of the wedding and below. I  work with some really amazing second photographers. Thank you, ladies!

Vendors:
Venue: River East Arts Center
DJ:    Fig   
Florist:    Kehoe Designs
Hair and Make-up:    Jessica Mazik, Sonia Roselli Esthetique   
Cake:    Amy Beck Cake Design   
Wedding Coordinator:   Honey Bee Weddings (Shelly Rothstein)

 

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Luis Godinez says:

Laurie, this is an amazing wedding. I hope one day to shoot an Indian wedding. I'm sure your clients are thrilled with your images. :)

(06.08.10 @ 12:55 PM)
Jen Smith says:

Laurie, these images are phenomenal! What a fabulous tribute to the gorgeous couple, their families and their day. The rich colors, stunning details and range of emotions are breathtaking!

(06.08.10 @ 01:04 PM)
Seth + Tenielle says:

What a beautiful wedding! Well done on taking these amazing shots!

(06.08.10 @ 03:55 PM)
Sachin Khona says:

Wow! Such a lovely reception.. some of the expressions you've captured are fantastic!

(06.08.10 @ 05:06 PM)
Paul Von Rieter says:

This is such a beautiful and colorful wedding! You did an amazing job capturing it!

(06.08.10 @ 06:28 PM)
Natalie Gibbs says:

Great shots and a beautiful wedding! I love their cake and centerpieces. I love that one of her looking in the little eye shadow mirror.

(06.08.10 @ 07:26 PM)
Ben Godkin says:

Beautiful wedding! I love all the colors! You did a great job capturing all the different ceremonies of the wedding...

(06.08.10 @ 07:40 PM)
Milena Dekic says:

Such a gorgeous wedding and it really is a celebration for the whole family :) Great work capturing it all.

(06.08.10 @ 08:09 PM)
Vida Carson says:

Oh my gosh what a gorgeous wedding! You captured it beautifully!

(06.08.10 @ 09:37 PM)
Kyle says:

Wow, this looks like a killer day! I love all the reds and the teals. stunning colors and details, and you didn't miss a thing!

(06.09.10 @ 12:01 PM)
Ryan Brenizer says:

Fantastic details and a gorgeous couple, great job!

(06.09.10 @ 01:07 PM)
Emily Porter says:

I love all the detail shots!! The hand shot (2nd down) is one of my faves of the set. And I especially love the wide range of emotions you captured at the reception. Looks like it was a great celebration!!

(06.09.10 @ 01:17 PM)
azim nakhooda says:

Laurie - wow. fantastic photos - cannot wait to see the whole album when completed. You were great with our kids - excellent job - thanks for everything. - Azim Nakhooda (brother of the groom).

(06.10.10 @ 08:43 PM)
Tab Mccausland says:

LOVE these!!! You did a great job!

(08.12.10 @ 05:18 PM)
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