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!! ;-)

Jamie and David

Hi everyone!

Katie and I photographed a lovely wedding in East Dundee, Illinois last night. The location was ideal for an outdoor wedding and the families were incredibly fun, warm, and welcoming. The happy couple, Jamie and David, were super laid-back and fun to be around. The wedding really was a pleasure to shoot in every way.

Speaking from an artistic perspective, I tend to like the quirky, not-so-pretty or staged moments of weddings. Here are some of my favorite moments below. Enjoy! - James

Jamie loved this old barn and we did, too.






Waiting



The Bride's brother (also named David) changed into these sweet kicks after the ceremony. You know I couldn't resist. Also, I'm running out and buying a pair to compliment the orange ones I desire.



I LOVED this moment; I caught Jamie winking at a bridesmaid. It's such an encapsulation of her great personality.



Family



My take on Reservoir Dogs



Getting ready to hold Jamie in the classic bride-lays-in-arms-of-Groomsmen shot



Nana's hands. Hands are one of my favorite things to shoot. I've done my mom's, dad's, and I will probably ask you if I can do yours, too.



I was delighted when Jamie's Papa gave me this special shot. He calls his cane, "Charlie."



There will be more conventional wedding shots from the Zern/Willett wedding, have no fear! Stay tuned...

Carrie & Derik

I had the wonderful opportunity to take my first trip to the state of New York to photograph Carrie & Derik Stucker. Carrie is the sister of my partner, Jamie (the "James" of katiejames). We had a wonderful weekend!! The Cronk's are a delightful family and I was so excited meet and get to know Jamie's family!! Carrie was such a fun bride. The day was perfect, the location idyllic, and the groom was wonderfully laid back. Everyone had a great time...including me!!