Once you finally transition to making a hobby into a job, you forget to just go and do what you love for the sake of it. Last week, I did some wandering and exploring, which used to be the only thing I did regarding photography. I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who actually loves taking photos in the city of Belvidere, IL. I think it's so beautiful, especially going into the fall. For those of you not familiar, it is also known as the city of murals.
Read moreGalena Cellars Vineyard Wedding | Galena IL Wedding Photographers
Looking back through some old posts, and I came across this fall wedding at Galena Cellars Vineyard. I almost forgot how perfect it was! Um, a vineyard. On a cliff. Overlooking Galena. Wine? Stormy skies? Acoustic guitar player? Hydrangeas and vintage plates?
I mean. I'm Italian. So, I it's not my fault I was jealous of this whole scenario.
Read moreChurch By The Side Of The Road Wedding | Rockford IL Wedding Photographers
What a beautiful, intimate wedding this was at the Church By The Side Of The Road. We met Jason and Rachel over a year ago and they are such an easy-going couple, which worked out realllllly well considering we had to take a couple detours!
Read moreRiverview Banquets Wedding In Batavia | Rockford IL Wedding Photographers
Oh Chad and Sarah.
Once a year, it seems that the universe feels I need a gentle reminder of how fortunate I am to have air conditioning. Chad and Sarah's wedding was that day. Holy hotness. Fortunately, photographers are used to being the only rough-looking, sweaty, basically dressed people in a sea of gorgeous wedding guests - but I felt pretty bad for the bridal party in their heavy suits and dresses. Thanks again to all of you for being such troopers during pictures!
Read moreFish Creek Wedding On The Dock | Door County Wedding Photographers
Before I get to these off the charts photos of Drew and Val's wedding on the dock in Fish Creek, Wisconsin - I need to give you some background info. Not to make this wedding post about me, but this story is important. And yes, it involves me. So yes, I did just make this wedding post about me. The bride in question (Valerie) and I met years ago on the blogosphere. We were single, pessimistic, quasi-bitter, unapologetically sarcastic twenty-somethings writing about our tumultuous relationships and post-college life confusion.
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