Olivia Leigh Photographie Blog :: Photos and Experiences from a Chicago Wedding Photographer

I was meeting with one of my out-of-town clients on Friday, when she and her mother asked me for hotel recommendations. I had been meaning to write a post about great hotels and the impact they can have on your photography, and our conversation was certainly a great impetus to revisit this.
The photography is one...

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Meg and Mat had what was actually a vow renewal last weekend at Morton Arboretum. Having lived in New Zealand for a long while, they decided to have a small ceremony there with immediate family two years ago, but always missed the chance to have a celebratory day with their closest friends. Megan and Mat...

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I love regular pie at weddings, but these take the cake (har har). How cute would these be at a “garden party” or vintage-inspired wedding? Great for a little wedding send-off gift too, or a nice alternative to a traditional favour.
via Luxirare

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Most people who know me know I love fashion, and while I have been extremely responsible this year with style purchases, I do take a peek at one of my favourite style sites, Gilt Groupe, most days.  Gilt is a private site that features unique, higher-end designer brands at prices that are up to 70...

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Dan and Mary, Dan and Mary….where to begin? During sessions, a couple’s willingness to be open really impacts the photographs. I feel very lucky to have a close relationship, more of a friendship, with most of my clients, which leads to more natural photographs that help to showcase the relationship between the couple. That said,...

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I’ve always had Save the Date and Thank You cards available, but have done a woeful job in the past of marketing them and having some cute samples to share. Print materials are such a great way to show off part of your personality and set the tone for the day — will it be...

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