“For last week’s two Chicago engagement photography sessions, we had some unexpected 70 degree, seriously awesome April weather! However, it was not only warm, but also two extremely gusty “windy city” Chicago days.

 

Brittany + Bobby are a fun loving, easy going couple who are very much in love. Ryan and I had a great time venturing around the City and seeing them interact with each other in the photos. We enjoyed visiting a few new photo locations just outside of the Chicago Loop for their shoot. During every engagement session, we seem to have a memorable moment … we will never forget stumbling across another couple near the Lake Michigan shoreline during their shoot. ; ) LOL

 

When discussing their shoot, I proposed the idea of incorporating some balloons into a few pictures. Brittany fell in love with the idea, so she gladly ordered and brought some balloons along – we had sooooo many balloons that we were a little nervous they all wouldn’t fit into our XTerra. The wind was definitely a little tricky to work with, but determined, we captured some romantic shots with the balloons in a quiet, secluded section of Chicago’s Museum Park. In addition, we mixed in some other soft photo styles then incorporated historic architecture, Lake Michigan and finally closed the day with everyone’s favorites, some after dark glowing Chicago evening skyline photos. Brittany looked stunning in her black dress and hot, yellow heels.

 

After the session, we grabbed a bite to eat and got to know each other a little more discovering Brittany and Bobby have been dating for over ten years – almost longer than Ryan and my relationship. With their upcoming destination wedding at Lake Lawn Resort on Lake Delavan in Wisconsin approaching, they were excited to talk about their wedding plans. We LOVE shooting destination weddings, whether they are only a state away or a destination wedding around the world. Brittany and Bobby… Ryan and I are thrilled to be heading up with you for your lakeside wedding. We can’t wait to meet your family and friends, 22 member bridal party, and enjoy your wedding weekend this Summer. Enjoy the photos and hope we created some lasting memories for the two of you… ”

 

Sarah + Ryan Miller:

“If you have traveled to Southwest Florida in the Summer, you know storms roll in from the Gulf quickly and raindrops fall nearly everyday in late afternoon. Last Sunday for Jeff and Suzie’s beachfront Naples wedding it was gladly another story! Basically the only dry day the entire week we were in South Florida, J+S’s barefoot in the sand wedding ceremony cheerfully proceeded and was sealed with a sweet kiss.

 

As both Chicago area and destination photographers, we enjoy traveling with our couples. Jeff and Suzie hand picked the beautiful LaPlaya Beach Resort in Naples Florida because of it’s picturesque sparkling turquoise water and white sandy beach stretching nearly to infinity. Not to mention, the resort is one of SW Florida’s finest beachfront hotels and has multiple oceanside pools. A perfect beach and relaxing by the pool were a must have on J+S’s resort searching wish list.

 

Thank you Jeff + Suzie in choosing us to travel with you from Illinois to Florida. We enjoyed photographing your coastal themed wedding on Vanderbilt beach alongside you, your family members and close friends. And wow – we got some seriously FUN wedding dance floor photos!”

 

One last thing regarding the awesome team of vendors we worked alongside for J+S’s wedding.
The LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort was truly the perfect destination resort with an impeccable staff, elegant ballrooms and a picturesque, ocean front ceremony locations. ( Check the resort out here www.laplayaresort.com ) Kathy, Jeff + Suzie’s wedding coordinator, did an excellent job bringing the entire day seamlessly altogether and was a pleasure to work with. Randy Bender, the Wedding DJ and Event Specialist, was also very cool. He came right over and made us personally feel like we fit right in – it was like talking to an old friend. Thanks again Randy for letting us stand on your speakers to get those killer dance floor shots!!! ( To book Randy Bender call 234-567-8910.) Miller + Miller would definitely recommend these two professionals to anyone interested in a destination Naples Florida area beach wedding.