Journal

A blog of our current photography work.

Allison & Adam

Allison and Adam got married a few weeks ago on a beautiful sunny December morning in Chicago. They got ready at the Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop and had a first look just around the corner at Mary Bartelme Park. Before they got married we took advantage of the weather and did a bunch of bridal party portraits around Chicago. We started at the Lasalle street bridge for some river scenes and then finished up with some skyline shots next to the Planetarium. Their sweet ceremony was in the pergola and had a delicious brunch reception in the tented room at Galleria Marchetti. It was such a pleasure working for Allison and Adam and their families. Enjoy this preview! -Jake

List of vendors:

Getting ready location: Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop

Venue: Galleria Marchetti


Flowers: Flowers for Dreams Contact: Nancy Kierulf nancy@flowersfordreams.com 312.620.1410

DJ: Green Line Talent Contact: Gabriel Cozzens gabe@greenlinetalent.com 708.606.1117

Photo Booth: Fotio Contact: Nick Harvey (309) 657-3674

Cake: Amy Beck Cake Design Contact: cakes@amybeckcakedesign.com 312.545.3655

Wedding Party Transportation: Echo Limousine

Gabby & Kevin

Gabby and Kevin are two of the most genuinely kind and beautiful people that we have had the pleasure of working with. We loved being able to spend the day with them and their friends and family as they started their lives as husband and wife.
Gabby and Kevin’s wedding took place at the Marriott on the Mag Mile, only a few weeks ago. The hustle and bustle of shoppers getting ready for the holiday only added to the excitement and warmth of their wedding day!
Every detail was charming, sweet, and well-thought out, and we absolutely loved that Gabby’s mother hand made ornaments for every guest.
Please take a look at a few of our favorite images!

List of vendors:

Venue:

Rachel Frantz

The Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Beauty:

Lerin Johnson & Natalie

Lerin Johnson Bridal Beauty

Flowers:

Kate Masiak

The Flower Girl Company

Music:

Chris Brower

KC DJ Unlimited


Kate & Bronson

Kate and Bronson were married a couple of weeks ago at the amazing Lacuna Artist Lofts in the Reverie Room. We love photographing in unique spaces and with all the artwork, neon signs, and custom made frame arch Lacuna Lofts certainly fits that category! Their wedding was coordinated by Laura from Fierce Productions, the gorgeous flowers were made by Paytin from Flowers for Dreams, and the music was done by dj Matt Roan (he was the dj for our wedding, too!!). Special thanks to Nicholas Holstein for being my second photographer.

Robynn & Matt

Robynn and Matt were so lovely to spend time with during their wedding a few weeks ago. The two of them had a beautiful low-key morning at Villa D’ Citta which they had rented out for their families. They read letters from each other and had the sweetest first look.

We ubered through the city to take portraits at a few of their favorite spots, before coming to Galleria Marchetti. Their ceremony was absolutely beautiful, and everything was personalized exactly for them. We loved the music and their decorations. Emily Rodecker from Five Grain Events made sure that everything was exactly as it should be, and impeccably timed.

It was such a perfect day, and we were so honored to have been able to spend it with Robynn, Matt, and their families.

We wish them all the happiness in the world!

xo

Jake and Jennifer

List of vendors:

Venue/catering: Galleria Marchetti

Dessert: Bittersweet

Videographer: Vanilla Video

Entertainment: Old Town Folk Music and Style Matters

Hair: Pin Me Up

Hotels: Crowne Plaza and Marriott Magnificent Mile

Bed and Breakfast: Villa D’ Citta

Planner: Five Grain Events