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!
Read MoreCherry blossoms only last a few short weeks in Chicago, but this couple lucked out by timing their portraits at just the right time to get the most luscious, soft pink, dreamy trees for the engagement session in Downtown Chicago!
Read MoreWinter is not over yet, as we saw the snow last weekend, so there is still time to have the winter engagement session in Chicago that you have been dreaming about!
Read MoreGetting married at Chicago’s City Hall? Make your day memorable and special with these great ideas by Lisa Kathan Photography.
Read MoreKeyla and Orlando got engaged this summer and couldn't wait to celebrate their love and document this season with an engagement session. What better way to honor these high school sweethearts than to pop a bottle of bubbly, dance around Olive Park, and take in the stunning Chicago city views?
Read MoreA Chicago engagement session at the Lincoln Park Boardwalk and North Avenue Beach. Such great location on a beautiful summer night.
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 MoreAs we start to close out the 2022 wedding season and ring in a new year, we are already seeing lots of wedding trends for 2023 weddings. Curator Gina Anderson shares some of the hottest trends she is seeing in upcoming Chicago weddings.
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 MoreWeddings 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.
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 MoreLauren and Tony absolutely love Chicago so it was only fitting they did their session in the heart of downtown!
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.
Read MoreHiring 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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