Chicago Prairie Production Wedding of Jen and Mikey

What a wonderful day this was! Jen and Mikey are such sweet people, I got to shoot in new areas, I adored their family and friends, and there was so much love around. I initially met Jen when she was the maid of honor at Kelly and Matt's wedding three years ago, then again as a bridesmaid at Carly and Dan's wedding last year. So many familiar faces at this wedding!

The beautiful Jen!


I adore capturing a couple's first look if they decide to do portraits before the ceremony.




I loved the lobby of their building.


The ladies!


Lots of joy throughout the day


We went to the Glessner House Museum for portraits; lots of great locations.


Cute!








After portraits we headed to Prairie Production in the west loop for the ceremony and reception.

Mikey is happy to see his beautiful bride


Husband and wife! I love Jen's expression.




The toasts were fantastic. Here's Kelly delivering hers.


Great reactions to their best man, Chris.


Such a sweet father-daughter dance, and then they invited Jen's mother to join them. Even better!


I love Jen and her parents in the background as Mikey dances with his mother.


Let the party begin!












Slideshow!

One year old Ceres

Ceres is such a fun little girl. I've loved seeing her grow throughout the year, and now she's a year old!

Love those big eyes!


She's getting a good start on reading


A kid's favorite toys... the pots and pans


Don't all parents have photos of their kids in similar situations?


Chomp chomp chomp

Easter weekend with the family

Lots of family gathered in Chicago over the Easter weekend for some great times.

Uncle Mark showing Seamus some photos


Violet in a quiet moment


Violet climbing the railing in Grant Park




and then she climbed right onto Uncle Mike's back








happy Violet!








Ping pong was a theme throughout the gathering. Here's Mike playing referee.




Violet will take you down!


Grandma took her turn




so sweet... Violet and Seamus, hand in hand


Grandma!


a quick family portrait