Your wedding is getting planned and one of the many things you’re considering is the color palette of your bridesmaids dresses. I have definitely seen a lot of color schemes throughout the years. What I thought would be beneficial is show you some of the more modern and classic styles that really photograph well during your wedding. The one consistent trait I’ve noticed with really elegant bridesmaids dresses is that they are more muted and modest in color. Am I saying not to punch everyone in the face with your favorite color? NO! In regards to the elegant look many of my couples have a tast ..read more

Magical and whimsical doesn’t even describe what I felt when I was capturing these two behind my camera. This was my total jam, two people madly in love! The conditions were amazing, warm water, passionate hearts and a couple that allowed me to cast a vision and run with it. Yes, I have a passion for photography, it’s really a passion for art in general. But it’s the people that make the difference for ME! I love people and they are my true passion. Always have been and always will be. Our session was held at the Indiana Dunes State Park at the end of Route 49. And, fun fact, the Dunes Pavil ..read more

Our prep for your wedding starts all the way to the inquiry. From there we get either a phone conference with you and your fiancé, or we set up an in-person meeting. We’ll discuss your wants and needs, what you’re both into and both share in life. I ask how you met and ask you to describe your love for each other. All of this gives me a picture as to WHO YOU ARE as a couple. This insight allows me to put together the perfect ( or so I hope ) engagement session for you both to kickstart your wedding. CHECK OUT THIS RECENT ENGAGEMENT! CLICK HERE! In the following months we will be on the phone ..read more

BOOK YOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION Venue/Location: Bahai House of Worship - Wilmette, IL. Josh and Soumya are your perfect couple. What do I mean by that? I mean they are sweet, kind and in love. You can the love they have for one another radiate off them in these moments that were captured during our shoot. Engagement sessions like these are what inspire me to do what I do. Capturing love at every turn. The moments and memories captured are priceless, the experience is personal, and I love it. Photographing engagement sessions and weddings…. two couples coming together, and their love is something ..read more

Receptions are so important to your wedding day. And how is your photographer going to light them? I remember doing the same thing just about all photographers do. Mounting a flash on top of my camera and making sure I was close enough to light my subject and area of interest, but also far enough away so I could capture the story. Or I thought thats what I was doing. The results were a mixed bag of cool moments with no artistry behind it. They were bland, everything was lit up and no ambiance to the room or decor. If the venue was high end it didn’t look that way because of the technique we w ..read more

Wedding ceremonies differ throughout the world, as every culture has its own traditions and customs. Here in Chicago, we have a mix of many ethno-religious communities, one of many, which we are focusing on in this blog, Indian Christians. Our Aguilar Photography team was honored to document many Indian Christian weddings throughout the recent years. Their weddings are a fascinating blend of Western and Indian rituals. It's a pleasure to experience these unique customs with our couples and create unforgettable memories for them and their newly combined families.  Engag ..read more

Loui & Mereena’s Wedding was as much elegant as it was a night to remember. The energy from the beginning of the day to the end was so present. It was an honor to capture their Indian Chicago wedding. They showed up and showed out, a packed venue and church. It was a day to remember. Thank you Loui and Mereena for allowing us to capture your special day! Take a look at this complete start to finish wedding ..read more

This blog is our most comprehensive yet! It’s a full day and over 100 images. Why? Because this New Orleans destination wedding had event on top of event on top of event. We ALMOST shut down the famous Bourbon Street in the French Quarter this December. Our Second Line Parade for Kerri and Kevin had roughly 300 people join in when it was all said and done. This wedding we delivered over 1100 images because it was so content rich. They day started and ended at The Nopsi Hotel in New Orleans. A gorgeous venue for any event really. After the ceremony we were a part of the famous second line in d ..read more

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If you’ve followed my work at all you’ve no doubt seen Dru sports the wedding dress. She is full of life and a fellow entrepreneur! I want to give a big shoutout to The Allure On The Lake for allowing us to use their venue along with the amazing and talented Crista Kmeic and Kelly Saulters MUA! All three of these ladies did an amazing job in helping us bring this all together. The look I was going for was “Vanity Fair”. I wanted very dramatic looking photos which is a little bit different than what I normally produce. While my works uses a ton of studio lighting and off-camera flash the begi ..read more