From neighbors to lovers We start this beautiful story of love at the groom’s home in Lombard, IL. After seeing the groom, my wife and I visited the bride the the Westin Chicago Lombard for getting ready photos. From there we head to Lilacia Park for the first look, as well as bridal party and portrait photos. Afterward, we return to the Westin Chicago Lombard for the ceremony and reception. This footage was captured solely by Damien next to full photography coverage. The post Sarah & Alex – Westin Lombard Wedding Highlight Video appeared first on Good Omen Photography ..read more

Oak Brook, IL For A Walk In The Park From our first Zoom call, I could sense the compatibility between Lizzy and Andrew! Every time one was talking, the other was smiling and admiring the presence of their loved one. I often get asked “how do you know when you’ve found the right one?” as if I’m some sort of love guru because of my line of work. The truth is that love looks different for everyone , and through this couple’s engagement photographs, you’ll see what that love looks like for Lizzy and Andrew! Mayslake Forest Preserve is a beautiful nature trail that houses the historical Peabody ..read more

To luck, fate, or a bit of both Creating connection is one aspect of being a wedding photographer that I have come to admire. Megan’s sister Blair is a photographer who couldn’t make a family session due to conflicting schedules. She asked a group of Chicago photographers if anyone could help, and I was selected out of the bunch. The shoot went very well, at least that’s what I have to assume when Blair asked me to shoot her sister’s wedding a few weeks later! After a Zoom chat with Blair and Megan, I knew I was the perfect one for the job. After all, I wanted Blair to enjoy her sister’s wed ..read more

Would you be mine? For this Chicago engagement shoot, we opted to head into the woods and leave the busy city behind. Ann & Rollin asked me if I would photograph them surprising their niece and nephew with news that they would be flower girl and ring bearer! I didn’t hesitate to say yes as I knew this would be a beautiful moment and a great start to our photo session. After the kids were met with their surprise, we wandered deeper down the nature trail. One thing was very clear – Ann & Rollin have a very pure love filled with truth and trust! As I checked the back of my camera every ..read more

Midwest Backyard Farm Wedding Smaller, intimate weddings are a nice change of pace from the speed and moving pieces that come with larger celebrations. Jessica and Patrick opted to have their special day on their aunt’s farm in Monee, IL! The start of the day was quiet as I found myself in the middle of corn fields – not too different from my home in Yorkville. The other wedding vendors were getting set up and I took the opportunity to get some nice detail shots of the scenery! The ceremony was accompanied by horses in the background, as well as a guitarist who would provide the soundtrack f ..read more

FOR BEST EXPERIENCE PLEASE VIEW THIS PAGE ON A COMPUTER Sweet home Aurora The groom started his day at his childhood home located in Aurora, IL. Their beautiful house is going to be sold soon, so these final memories make the experience all the more important. A lifetime of moments leading up to one of the biggest days in his life seems like a fitting way to close that chapter! The groomsmen opened their gifts, joined in on a few rounds of shots and started prepping for the day ahead. Grant put on his ceremonial Nike kicks and made his way to the city next door. Hotel Arista in Naperville ..read more

Where you lead, I’ll follow This session takes place right outside Chicago in Teason’s Woods, a Forest Preserve of Cook County in Illinois. Catlin and Bobby showed up just shy of sunset, leaving us time to walk around the forest floor. Before their arrival, I hiked a majority of the trail looking for spots that caught my eye. This walkthrough helped the flow of our photos as we bounced from one spot to the next, finishing this shoot in under two hours! The gnarly riffs of Chevelle echoed through the forest, a band that I uncovered was a favorite of Bobby’s when the couple filled out my engag ..read more

FOR BEST EXPERIENCE PLEASE VIEW THIS PAGE ON A COMPUTER Skup Svatova Serbian weddings are full day festivities that start with a Skup, which is a pre-ceremony party where food, drink, music, dancing and conversation are shared. It ends with the bridal party departure after a round of dancing and flag waving. Jacquelyn and Cole enjoyed the sounds of a live Serbian music as they snacked and talked to guests, living in the happiness that would surround the entire day. Before departing, the wedding party dances the Kolo. Kolo is a traditional Serbian folk dance named after the circled formed b ..read more