Are you planning an engagement session prior to your wedding? If you’re getting married in Chicago or just having your engagement photos here, these are some great tips you can use for planning your engagement session!
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Oh no! Your wedding day is approaching and the forecast is rain! You’d hoped to do your photos outdoors, but all is not lost. There are some popular Chicago locations that are great back-ups in case of rain.
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When couples are planning their photography with me, I strongly encourage them to consider having an unplugged ceremony. This simply means that guests are encouraged to refrain from using their phones and cameras during the ceremony.
Read about WHY and HOW you can ask your guests to participate in an unplugged ceremony for your wedding.
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The fact is, even though you’re planning a tiny wedding, it’s not going to just “come together” magically. There are still decisions to be made and things to do, so you need to be prepared that a tiny wedding still takes some time and effort to plan….
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So you’re planning to elope or have a tiny wedding? Here are a few tips to help ease your family and friends into your tiny wedding plans.
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Backyard weddings are so charming and personal -- they're a favorite for their intimacy and personality.
But summery backyard weddings can also pose some challenges when trying to get the best, beautifully lit photos. Here are some important things to keep in mind if you're planning on getting married in a backyard. Your photographer will thank you!
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Getting married at Chicago’s City Hall? Make your day memorable and special with these great ideas by Lisa Kathan Photography.
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Chicago is an amazing place to be married — no wonder more and more couples are coming from places like the U.K., Canada, and Australia to celebrate with a tiny wedding or elopement!
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When Baylee and Michael dreamt about their engagement session, they wanted photos that captured their love for Chicago, and for each other.
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The Charcoal Factory Loft is truly a unique venue! The industrial loft residence-turned-intimate-venue is located just north of Goose Island and was the perfect location for Lennifer and Yannick’s tiny fall wedding.
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Weddings are a significant expense but more than that, wedding photography is a large percentage of that budget. Curator Michelle Cox-Vergara shares some perspective on what most photographers take into consideration when creating their packages.
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This Gilded Age mansion – inspired by a French château – was the perfect venue for a tiny modern springtime Parisian-themed wedding shoot.
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Today Michelle Cox Photography is giving some of my best tips for getting wedding images that capture genuine emotion and that feel totally YOU.
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As a photographer, I’ve been asked about getting RAW wedding images a few times — but most couples doesn’t fully understand what RAW files are or how they’re used. Read more about RAW files, and find out why having RAW files from your wedding will probably not be useful for you.
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UPDATED WITH COVID-19 INFO.
Planning on getting married at Chicago’s City Hall? Don’t go before reading this…
Hiring a photographer for your wedding is one of the biggest parts of a wedding budget. Even if you’re eloping or having the tiniest of weddings, an experienced, professional wedding photographer is going to be a significant part of what you spend on your wedding. Here’s some tips on how you can fit your favorite photographer into your budget.
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NEWLY UPDATED! One of the biggest trends is the scaled back wedding, but venues for smaller weddings can be hard to find. Read about some of the top spots in the Chicago area for small weddings.
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If you’re getting married at City Hall, you’ll definitely want to check out Amanda and Ryan’s day to find out how to take your marriage court ceremony next level.
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