'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!