Modern Wing Wedding Photos [Art Institute] :: Sudhir + Chrissy

Chrissy and Sudhir were married at the end of December in what was a typical winter Chicago day — gray, slushy and cold! But despite the weather, they had one of my favourite weddings of the year, an elegant but relaxed celebration at the brand new Modern Wing at the Art Institute. This space is such a stunner, and made a gorgeous showcase of Chicago for their incredibly sweet friends and family who came from around the world to celebrate their wedding. I am photographing another wedding there in September and can’t wait to see how different the space will be in the warmer months, with guests taking advantage of the gorgeous terrace and bridge (where we took a few portraits below).

Regarding the portraits below, I think we wedding photographers talk a lot about getting our clients to trust us. It is so critical to getting great portraits — having that connection and trust. But I think we — or I, at least — forget that sometimes we also have to trust our clients! Chrissy and Sudhir gave me  little direction about where to do the portraits of them, telling me they trusted me, and saying they liked the industrial photos they’d seen in my portfolio before. Couples occassionally tell me to “do whatever I want,” but I think it can be really hard to trust that they really mean “whatever!” and not “whatever…by which we mean photos on Michigan Avenue.” Since it was my last wedding of the year, I decided to just go with it, to try to push it a little, and I could not be more happy with the results. These are my favourite type of pictures to take, and I hope it shows.

Thanks to all the vendors who were all just great! Hair and  Makeup: Krystyn & Samara of Bridal Beauty Chicago  // Flowergirl, ring bearer accessories (so cute!): my oh-so-talented past client,  Julie Booma  // Bridal jewelry: also by Julie, through Poesi jewelry// //Venue: Modern Wing/Terzo Piano at the Art Institute of Chicago 

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2010 January 13 - 9:05 am

jaimeeeee - outstanding, olivia.
(as always)

2010 January 13 - 10:28 am

Kristina - I can’t even tell you how much I love this set/wedding/all of it. Everything about this wedding (and your photography of it) is just…awesome. Beautiful.

2010 January 13 - 10:34 am

Debi Nolan - Olivia
These photos are fabulous / great job
I will show these to all my clients!!

2010 January 22 - 5:15 pm

Mindy - I know this couple through my sister who attended the wedding, and the pictures look outstanding. The pics look original with a modern edge to them. You’ve captured the essence of this natural, happy, and beautiful couple.

2010 January 25 - 10:24 am

Nicole Abate - Love this photos! My favorite is the one with the bride walking down the staircase towards the guests awaiting her. You have such an eye for detail…this pics are making me squeal in excitement for our Dec wedding with you this year!

2010 February 22 - 8:34 am

Mandy - Head. Explosion. OMG! Those photos are beautiful–so classy and timeless. Fantastic!

2010 May 21 - 12:14 pm

Jen - This wedding is beautiful and the photography is flawless!! I also especially love her coat – looks perfect with the dress. Would love to try to find one like it?!?

2010 January 19 - 8:12 pm

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