In recent years, the wedding photography scene has been experiencing a new (old) trend: Film Photography! It's true: more and more couples are opting to have the most important day of their lives captured in this classic medium, whether it's in addition to digital or 100% on analog equipment.
Read MoreShould I hire the same company for Photo and Video? This decision is a highly personal one and completely up to you (provided you don’t have an obligation to one company or another… see below). As a wedding photographer who manages a team of photographers and videographers, I’m always thrilled when couples book us for both services!
Read MoreAre 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!
Read MoreOh 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.
Read MoreThe holidays are one of the busiest times of the year for couples getting down on one knee and popping the big question. There are so many truly great locations in Chicago and the suburbs to plan a proposal; it just requires a little bit of planning.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreThe 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….
Read MoreSo 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.
Read MoreBackyard 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!
Read MoreGetting married at Chicago’s City Hall? Make your day memorable and special with these great ideas by Lisa Kathan Photography.
Read MoreChicago 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!
Read MoreMike thought it would be the perfect location for a proposal on the rooftop overlooking Lake Michigan and Chicago's stunning city skyline. It was truly beautiful to watch him bend on one knee and watch her get teary-eyed as she answered "Yes!" the easiest question of her life.
Read MoreCurator Michelle Cox-Vergara shares helpful tips on things to bring or purchase before the wedding day to help your wedding portraits go without a hitch, no matter the weather.
Read MoreWhen Baylee and Michael dreamt about their engagement session, they wanted photos that captured their love for Chicago, and for each other.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThis Gilded Age mansion – inspired by a French château – was the perfect venue for a tiny modern springtime Parisian-themed wedding shoot.
Read MoreToday Michelle Cox Photography is giving some of my best tips for getting wedding images that capture genuine emotion and that feel totally YOU.
Read MoreAs 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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