Andrea+Colin

By , January 4, 2012

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

Heather+Chris

By , January 4, 2012

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

Community Health Partnership

By , October 14, 2011

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+Jim

By , October 13, 2011

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

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Melissa+Joe

By , October 13, 2011

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

Samantha+Dave

By , August 1, 2011

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

Ann+Anuj

By , July 29, 2011

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

Gretchen+Travis

By , July 6, 2011

I had the opportunity to photograph Gretchen and Travis before their wedding and we were entertained by Travis’s quick wit. They were able to enjoy their wedding and that spirit carried over to their guests and all had a good time.

Ceremony: St. Vincent DePaul
Reception: The Fairmont Hotel
Orchestra: Bradley Young Orchestra
Consultant: Rachel Bradley
Lead Photographer: Paul Yamashiro

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Jami+Ed

By , June 15, 2011

Jami and Ed had an exciting time and gave their guests a wedding that they will remember. We had the opportunity to work with the Wannstedts’s for her sister Keri’s wedding. They came to Chicago while their father was the coach of the Chicago Bears and never left. They have a great family and they had a wonderful event.

Ceremony : Holy Name Cathedral
Reception : Drake Hotel, Gold Coast Room
Consultant : Colleen Rooney
Décor : Ronsley Heffernan Morgan
Orchestra : Jeff Stitley Orchestra
Lead Photographer : Paul Yamashiro

Photo by Dan Peterson

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Michael Jarecki

Photo by Dan Peterson

Photo by Dan Peterson

Lindsey+Matt

By , June 15, 2011

We were able to go with Lindsay and Matt to a few of their favorite Chicago destinations. They had a joyous and exciting celebration!

Ceremony : St Chrysostom
Reception : University Club
Consultant : Linda Alpert
Décor: Blumen
Orchestra : Peter Hennes

Photo by Bobby Anderson

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