A grab on my way home from a session last week. Sort of misleading since summer overall has been so rainy and gray, but this is how I always think of summers in Ilinois: horizons, fields, sun exploding, blood orange and blue skies…
This is Chicago [SUMMER]
2009 July 2 - 2:37 pm - Yum, abstract goodness... we kind of skipped over spring this year; it went from unseasonably cold to unseasonably warm... back to unseasonably cold.
Julie + Matt [Part I] :: Four Seasons + Saint Clement Chicago Wedding Photos
Hopefully the engagement session or sneak peeks of Julie + Matt’s wedding gave you a bit of an indication that they had a lovely and chic wedding. Julie and I spoke quite a bit before her wedding, and I was so excited to see all of the amazing details that she had up her sleeve. With getting ready at the Four Seasons, a beautiful wedding at Saint Clement, a lush and relaxed reception at Cheney Mansion (featuring a wonderful sweets table and beautiful centerpieces) and a wonderful list of vendors (flowers below by the great ladies at Hello Darling), she certainly did not disappoint. I am so fortunate this year to really truly love all of my couples–they are all so incredibly down-to-earth, relaxed, kind and stylish–but it is an extra bit of wonderful surprise when the families are equally fantastic. I was so taken with the kindness, thoughtfulness, and sophistication, yet laid-back qualities of both Julie and Matt’s family, and I could not have asked for a better wedding to be a part of. I had many favourites from this wedding, so I am breaking it down into two posts, getting ready + ceremony, and reception and some portraits. I hope you enjoy! Many thanks also to Luis Bueno who did a wonderful job shooting some of the lovely architecture below and helping me out throughout the hot day.
More fantastic details and a beautiful reception to come!
2009 July 2 - 5:59 am - The dress shots are gorgeous! and so is the church!
Lovely vintage-inspired garters :: Chicago wedding style
So maybe I’m not allowed to say this, but garter tosses? Sort of silly in my mind. I think I have only had a couple do them once or twice. And to each their own, but if it were me I wouldn’t necessarily want my husband getting frisky with my legs in front of my guests. That said, a garter is a lovely little accessory that can make for a special little surprise, and if you’re going to wear one, might as well have it be lovely, right? I was perusing etsy today and came across these, which I am over the moon for. Would also be so gorgeous for a boudoir session.
2009 June 26 - 9:48 pm - these are gorgeous! such a great price for them too.
2009 June 24 - 10:26 pm [...] J’taime guipure lace wedding garter by florriemitton on… anon @ unknown websiteOn June - 25 - 2009 J’taime guipure lace wedding garter by florriemitton on Etsy (via) [...]
Travel Update + B/W Film
Summer is here, which means I’m travelling quite a lot. Here is a little rundown of some spots where you can expect me soon. If you or someone you know is interested in a session in one of the cities, certainly contact me. I also offer some specials for sessions that I do while out of state. I’m also always available to come to you!
- June 26-28 :: Charlotte, NC
- July 10-12 :: Madison, WI
- July 12-13 :: Western WI (La Crosse area)
- July 24-26 :: DC/NOVA
- Sept 12-13 :: Galena, IL/Dubuque, IA
- October 17-18 :: Fort Lauderdale, FL
And here are a few quick grabs from some of the BW film I shot at Matt and Julie’s wedding. I haven’t looked through them all yet, but these were just four quick grabs. I really love them, and think Julie will so enjoy them (I hope!). People always ask me if I can tell the difference between film and digital, and I think you always can. I love digital, but the texture and feeling to film is simply the best. Film always seems to capture a certain feeling in a way that digital can’t, and it’s such a little treat every time I get it back. For photographers, these were with a Canon EOS 1-V with Ilford HP5 plus 400 film. For other clients of mine, I’ll probably be offering film upgrades as an addition to collections if you would like a roll or two at your event. Contact me for more info. :: more of these to come ::
2009 June 24 - 10:19 am - Beautiful black and white wedding photography. Nice detail shots. Thanks for sharing!
2009 July 2 - 4:22 pm [...] the engagement session or sneak peeks of Julie + Matt’s wedding gave you a bit of an indication that they had a lovely and chic [...]
Sneak :: Matt + Julie
Married on Saturday. More to come.
2009 June 22 - 9:37 am - I love everything about this - the colors, the composition, the space... can't wait to see the rest!
2009 June 22 - 9:57 am - Just beautiful!! Great composition and lighting Olivia :)
2009 July 1 - 4:19 pm [...] the engagement session or sneak peeks of Julie + Matt’s wedding gave you a bit of an indication that they had a lovely and [...]
Featured on PAPER’s blog
The wonderful Miss Amanda Mooney interviewed me about my business, specifically how I’ve used the internet/social media to grow OLP, for a little feature on PAPER’s Word Up blog. Never in a million years did I think I would be featured somewhere as cool as PAPER, so I am amused/flattered/thrilled that I was asked to talk about my business. The dorky kid in me is glowing. 
by Olivia
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