Carrie and Matt's wedding

I helped out Tampa Bay photographer Carrie Platt for Carrie and Matt's fabulous and fun wedding at Hotel Allegro in downtown Chicago. It was a pleasure working with you, Carrie!

Matt's reaction to seeing his beautiful bride for the first time


She was equally happy to see him!












Our brief jaunt outside under the hotel's awning, as it was pouring that day




The signing of the Ketubah was full of joy and laughter, especially when Matt accidentally signed on the Bride's line!


Clearly, Carrie wasn't all too concerned.


Grandma greeting guests


They made their grand entrance and were thrilled to see everybody


mmm... cake


Their first dance was very sweet






A great party was guaranteed with Maggie Speaks as their band


Don't worry, no one got hurt during the Hora

Jessamyn and Michael's engagement

I spent a lovely afternoon with Jessamyn and Michael for their engagement session. I do most of my sessions in the warm weather outside, so I love the challenge of shooting all indoors when the weather is not quite as forgiving.

We started at the Cultural Center downtown. I love these lights on the floor.


They're very cute together and really didn't need any direction from me.








A little walk outside


We next hit up the lobby of Hotel Allegro. There are so many fabulous places there.












Thanks for a fabulous afternoon, Jessamyn and Michael!