Here are some examples of the food photography Paul has been working on lately.























Katie and Samuel met working in a rain forest in Mexico. They combined elements of Samuel’s culture with Katie’s for a wedding that reflects the best of both traditions.
Ceremony: St. Joseph’s Church
Reception: Westmoreland Country Club
Florist: Ashland Addison Florist
Lead Photographer: Paul Yamashiro








Photo by Dan Peterson








Photo by Dan Peterson
Ashland Addison Florist, St. Joseph's Church, Weddings, Westmoreland Country Club
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Ashland Addison Florist, Chicago, Dan Peterson, Paul Yamashiro, St. Joseph's Church, Wedding, Weddings, Westmoreland Country Club
Brooke was a terrific bride to photograph and they had a very happy wedding in Winnetka. I have photographed so many weddings at Indian Hill and it remains one of my favorite locations because of the great people who work there.
Ceremony: Winnetka Congregational Church
Reception: Indian Hill Club
Lead Photographer:Paul Yamashiro


Photo by Michael Jarecki




Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki




Photo by Michael Jarecki



Photo by Michael Jarecki

Andrea & Colin chose the area around Lincoln Park Conservatory for their engagement pictures. It produced some great pictures of the two of them.
Lead Photographer: Paul Yamashiro









Please excuse us as we are trying to catch up on our blog entries. Heather with the help of Mindy Shaffer, her Maid of Honor, planned a wonderful wedding.
Ceremony & Reception: University Club
Consultant: Pink Tie Optional, Mindy Shaffer
Lead Photographer: Paul Yamashiro













I photographed a project with the graphic designer Sharon Oiga for the Community Health Partnership of Illinois. A series of health clinics originally established to service migrant farmworkers. A true do-good program.
Lead Photographer:Paul Yamashiro


















Nicole and Jim were splendidly photogenic on their big day. Jim is a Chicago Fireman and he and Nicole were given a ride by some of his friends in a vintage fire truck.
Ceremony:Holy Family Church
Reception:Four Seasons Hotel
Consultant:Lisa Zimbler
Music:Rendezvous
Lead Photographer:Paul Yamashiro

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Photo by Michael Jarecki






Photo by Michael Jarecki


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Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki


Four Seasons Hotel, Holy Family Church, Lisa Zimbler, Rendezvous
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Chicago, Four Seasons Hotel, Holy Family Church, Lisa Zimbler, Michael Jarecki, Paul Yamashiro, Rendezvous, Wedding, Weddings
Melissa and Joe met in London, had an apartment in New York, married and Chicago and live in Melbourne. More than most their guests traveled from different continents to attend the wedding. They had a ceremony in the courtyard of the historic Tree Studios in downtown Chicago.
Decor:Kehoe
Consultant:Joyce Pollakoff
Wedding Cupcakes:Bleeding Heart Bakery
Lead Photographer:Paul Yamashiro











Photo by Dan Peterson


Photo by Dan Peterson







Photo by Dan Peterson


Photo by Dan Peterson

Photo by Dan Peterson

Photo by Dan Peterson

Bleeding Heart Bakery, Joyce Pollakoff, Kehoe, Tree Studios
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Chicago, Dan Peterson, Joyce Pollakoff, Kehoe Designs, Paul Yamashiro, Tree Studios, Wedding, Weddings
Samantha and Dave had a great day for their wedding. Their guests danced and partied with the Gentlemen of Leisure driving home the rhythms for the evening.
Ceremony: St Alphonsus
Reception: The Renaissance Chicago
Orchestra: The Gentlemen of Leisure
Consultant: Zak Yasin
Lead Photographer: Paul Yamashiro











Photo by Michael Jarecki



Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki






Photo by Michael Jarecki



Chicago, St. Alphonsus, The Gentlemen of Leisure, The Renaissance of Chicago, Weddings, Zak Yasin
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Chicago, Michael Jarecki, Paul Yamashiro, St. Alphonsus, The Gentlemen of Leisure, The Renaissance Chicago, Wedding, Weddings, Zak Yasin
Ann and Anuj are doctors who worked at The Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis. They merged their Hindu and Presbyterian backgrounds for their wedding. They held the Hindu ceremony first than the Presbyterian ceremony after. A happy blend of two cultures in celebration.
Ceremony: Marriott Lincolnshire
Ceremony: Village Presbyterian Church
Reception: Marriott Lincolnshire
Lead Photographer: Paul Yamashiro


Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki



Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki




Photo by Michael Jarecki


Photo by Michael Jarecki



Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki








Photo by Michael Jarecki



Photo by Michael Jarecki





Photo by Dan Peterson