Daniel & Megan - Beloit Wedding Photographer

Daniel & Megan were married October 9th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI.

They lucked out with a beautiful, very warm, record setting day. I believe it was 85', crazyness!

When I started the morning with Megan, she was very calm and ready to get the day moving, the closer to the ceremony with each little detail coming into place it was settling all in. The flowers arrived, then a sneak card from Daniel brought her (and almost me) to tears. 

The ceremony went off without a glitch, including one little flower girl, their daughter, happy as could ever be in her decorated wagon. 

After the ceremony, we headed to Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, WI for some colorful, fall, wedding party pictures. It was so pretty out, and the wedding party made for some fun pictures. I can't say how nice it is to have a wedding party that is ready to have fun.

After some fun pictures (and roasting in the heat), we all climbed into the limo and headed for the reception.

The reception was held at La Casa Grande in Beloit, WI. The food was excellent, and the party kept going with the help of the DJ. Everyone was dancing. The groomsmen had a kick-line going, then finished off the night by singing "Believe" by Cher. A good celebration party had by all!

Congrats Daniel & Megan! Enjoy your sneak peek! 

'Fall'ing in love downtown - Rockford Wedding Photograher

Alana and Miguel had decided on heading downtown Rockford, IL to have some fun in the fall weather for their engagement session. It was almost funny, as generally fall weather is semi cooler and they had clothes appropriate for the weather. Well it ended up being rather warm - so we just pretended.

Alana is friend's with another friend of mine, and caught my booking for 09.10.11 up rather quickly. She's lucky that she did, as it seems to be a rather busy date for weddings. When we decided to meet and talk, turns out that Miguel and I had worked together at the local grocery store over 10 years ago. 

It definitely is a small world.

Miguel proposed to Alana in the bleachers at a Chicago Cubs game with family members around. I was surprised to not see a little Cubs wear in our session, which Miguel had selected the outfits for. So I started calling him Mr. GQ, and he was loving the camera. 

We had some fun strolling around downtown. Can't wait for their wedding next year!

Enjoy your sneak peek!

Miguel told me that I'll be famous for this picture.

I have to include one fun one...

Yes, this is the middle of State Street. 

Oh the fun in run, pose quick, and get out of the way!

A Country session under a Beautiful blue sky - Davis Wedding Photographer

When Scott and Jessie called to schedule their engagement session they mentioned taking pictures out at Scott's parents' home in Davis, IL. Scott gave me directions, mentioning that I would not be able to see the house from the street, and would have to drive a mile down a gravel road before even seeing the house.

Well needless to say, I had no clue where I was, no cell phone reception, and wasn't 100% sure that it was the driveway I should be on. As I'm driving and come over a hill, I am immediately thrilled (and hopeful) to be doing a session here. Thank goodness Scott's mother quickly informed me that I was in the right place.

We started our session, and the sky was as blue as it could possibly be. A perfect day for a photo session.

Looking forward to Scott & Jessie's June 2011 wedding! Enjoy your sneak peek! 

It wouldn't be a country session without a cornfield in a picture!

Memory in the making - Harvard Maternity Photographer

DeAnn and I had found each other on Facebook over this last year. We graduated in the same class, and hadn't talked since. DeAnn runs Dia Designer Events (facebook page), an event planning service, and we have talked about teaming up in bridal shows. If you are planning ANYTHING, contact her, she has some amazing ideas!

Turns out she had just been married, to another classmate, Josh and announced that they were expecting. I had no clue that they were even dating, let alone married and expecting. 

Now they are a month away from welcoming their baby boy, Jordan, into the world. We decided to play downtown Harvard and capture some memories. While downtown we were in the train station parking lot, not causing any trouble, or in any harms way, and were asked to leave. Woops!

Enjoy your sneak peek!

I love this picture. Two people very happy and in love!

Steve & Tara - Rockford Wedding Photographer

The wedding this last weekend was held at Riverside Assembly of God in Rockford, Illinois.

It was a beautiful fall wedding complete with tears, smiles, laughter, and afterwards a groomsmen that insisted on wearing his sunglasses on top of his head. 

Tara was a beautiful bride, Steve and her both smiled from ear-to-ear during the whole ceremony. After the ceremony, we traveled over to Anna Page Park for a few outdoor group pictures.

Fall colors along with the perfect light made for some absolutely gorgeous pictures!

We ended our afternoon with the one request Tara had, a picture of them both walking down the train tracks.

Enjoy your sneak peek Mr. & Mrs. Hilton!