Weible DeGraff Wedding

Jeff and Tanya...what can I say about Jeff and Tanya? Tanya is one of my dearest friends in Chicago. We went to college together a while ago (we won't talk about how long ago that was, will we, T??), we worked to together for about 5 years at CCC, we were even roommates at one point!

Jeff and Tanya have been really good friends as long as Tanya has been living in the Chicagoland area. A lot of Tanya's friends have been telling her for years that she needed to start dating Jeff. I found out at the rehearsal dinner that a lot of people were telling Jeff the same thing! :-) It's all in the timing. They finally realized what most of us had known for years, that they were perfect together.

Their wedding was such a joyous time. Tanya was a truly radiant bride, and Jeff was the epitome of the dashing groom. One of the things that I love about watching Jeff and Tanya together is that you can SEE the love between them. As you observe Jeff's treatment of Tanya, you know without a shadow of a doubt that he treasures her...and that is just what she deserves! I can only hope that I captured a piece of that!

Jeff & T

that look

serious Tanya

Jeffrey

Jeff and his niece...how cute!

first dance

Covergirl Tanya

the sass...

-kt :-)

Reist-Zak Wedding

Kurt and Laurel...what a fun couple and a gorgeous wedding. Laurel is a designer and this became more and more apparent to me as I saw, a) how organized the day was, and b) how perfect everything was. They got married at Independence Grove, a forest preserve in central Lake County, IL. It was a stunning location.

I had a ball working with Kurt and Laurel. They were both great sports and very patient with me as we shot their entire day outside...on one of the hottest days this summer in Chicago. Kurt and his groomsmen were awesome wearing their black tuxes on such a hot day!!

We had an awesome sunset:

the guys:

check out laurel's flip flops!

gazing:

one of my favorites of the day:

great clouds:

laurel's other shoes:

one of the centerpieces:

i now pronounce you...

the wedding party:

the veil:

mom zipping laurel in:

such a great smile:

kurt:

the dress:

Travis & Angie (part 2)

Awhile ago I posted some shots from Travis and Angie's wedding. Below are some of my personal favorites from their wedding. Enjoy them...

Getting ready...gotta love those lace-up backs!!

the church...

bubbles...

the new daughter-in-law!!

hello, Boys...

first dance...

just hangin' out on a hot summer day...

pretty...

first glance...

pre-first glance...

fun accessories...

gotta love the sweatshirt...

sassy angie...

studly travis...

at the park...

-kt :-)

Shawn, Linds, & Levi

One of my favorite parts about being a photographer is getting to hang out with some of my favorite people. I have been friends with both Shawn and Lindsay for years...ever since I moved to Chicago, in fact. I don't want to give away my age, but Lindsay was actually in Community Christian Church's high school youth group back when I started on staff there. I was blessed and honored to be in her wedding to Shawn Williams, and about a month ago, I got to photograph their family. Shawn, Lindsay, and their one-year-old, Levi. It is always so cool to see my friends as they move on to new phases in life. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to make good on your baby shower gift, Linds!! ;-)