A family weekend

Over Memorial Day weekend, my aunt and uncle from New York came to Chicago for a lovely visit. I always love to see family! I didn't shoot all that much, but here are a few to share.

The obligatory staring up at the Bean (Cloud Gate) with uncle Michael




We made an appearance to see little Seamus and Violet

Kansas City

Whenever I travel for a wedding, I love to take a little extra time and explore the city, especially if it's a new location for me. This was my first time in Kansas City, so I spent a lot of time wandering around interesting areas.

One of the many fountains in the city; this one right outside Union Station


There was awesome light streaming through Union Station






The glowing Nelson-Atkins Museum




One of four really cool giant shuttlecocks outside the museum

Family portrait in Hyde Park

My friend Mike asked me a few weeks back if I would be available to shoot his family's portrait while they were all in town for his graduation. I was very excited that schedules worked out and I got to meet his fabulous family for a morning of fun exploring Hyde Park.

We headed over to Promontory Point, a really beautiful park right on the lake


Also to Ida Noyes hall on the University of Chicago campus.


I loved the reflections on this table!


I always like to do smaller groups when photographing families. Here are mom and dad!


And the "kids"






Mom


Dad


Mike


Sarah


Emily


Thanks to all for a great morning!

Chasity and William's Wedding

I spent the weekend in the lovely Kansas City for Chasity and William's wedding. It was held at the beautiful Loretto, a perfect place for a wedding! The day was filled with laughter and emotion, and everyone was such a joy to be around.

Hanging out with the guys for a bit




I loved the detail on Chasity's dress




Beautiful!


Married! As I was cleaning out my bag at the hotel later that night, I found quite a few rose petals that had fallen in.


They had a fun balcony to play with





Beautiful bouquet by Victorian Gardens












Got to love the Electric Slide!


The perfect time of night for an exterior - love that blue sky

Maria and Wes's wedding

What a fun group of people I had the pleasure of working with! I drove down to Cincinnati for Maria and Wes's wedding and had such a fabulous time.

I loved the detail on Maria's ring


Gorgeous bouquet!


Maria described Nana as the cutest Italian lady you'll ever meet; she was right!


The girls and I went to Eden Park for photos before the ceremony - this wall was great!


I loved that Maria agreed to climb up on this wall


One of their little flower girls, talking to Maria and her dad just moments before the ceremony


A gorgeous church!


The reception was held at the magnificent Cincinnati Union Terminal. We were able to do a few photos in the private and normally locked old office of the original Union Station president. It felt very 1930s to me.




We had a beautiful sunset to play with out front






Thanks for a fabulous time, Maria and Wes!