“Ryan and I hope everyone is enjoying their Holidays and Christmas celebrations this Winter season. Hard to believe 2010 is already upon us! We are extremely grateful looking back at 2009 in how many wonderful people we have met throughout the year. We’re looking forward to the number of new photo opportunities yet to come and the handful of weddings already booked throughout 2010.

 

On Tuesday, we had some outdoor, winter fun shuffling around in the snow for Robert + Lindsey’s Naperville Riverwalk engagement photo session. It was six months ago when R+L first contacted us looking for not only an artistic engagement photographer, but also a unique Chicago wedding photographer for their distinctive estate wedding. When we decided on an outside engagement session in the snow, we imagined it would be a chilly day. And cold, yes that it was, but it was also a fun time!! We were loving Lindsey’s yellow jacket which added a fun punch of color against the monotone, snowy scenery.

 

Robert + Lindsey it was great spending the day with you! We hope you enjoy these blog photos and our favorites from the photo session. Enjoy the rest of your planning for your May wedding at The Redfield Estate at The Grove in Glenview.”

 

Sarah + Ryan Miller:

“When Jorie first contacted us in October, she was anxious to squeeze in an e-session before the cold, Fall weather approached. We picked a great day… the sunny, 70 degree weather in November was definitely a treat!

 

Derek + Jorie found our Chicago wedding photographer blog and fell in love with our unique style of combining nature and modern engagement photo locations for each of our couples.

 

Every photo shoot we go on seems to evolve differently. For Jorie and Derek, all of the elements aligned and we stumbled upon a hidden gem of a location! The first, softer location incorporated a bridge, creek, trees and open field providing a breathtaking, natural setting. Our next stop, provided the perfect edgy, industrial photo op! A chic contrast and ideal for Jorie’s requested modern photo style. Not only did the burned-out, rundown factory mirror exactly Derek’s profession ( being he’s a Fireman for Plainfield and Joliet ), but it also provided a grungy, mix of backdrops for some amazing engagement photos. WOW – - we just might have to return to this awesome location again.

 

Thanks Derek and Jorie in working with us, exploring and letting us get creative. The combination of romantic, modern and edgy images – we can’t say enough about these editorial-style photos! Happy planning Derek and Jorie while you are still narrowing down your plans for a Chicago to Mexico destination wedding. We love locally shooting engagement photos first and then traveling with couples on their destinations. D+J, we hope the e-session shoot and experience was a memorable one for you two. Enjoy!”

 

We are VERY happy to announce a few of Derek + Jorie’s industrial engagement photos are featured on the www.trendsettingwedding.com blog! : )