By , April 14, 2012

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

Katie+Samuel

By , April 5, 2012

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

Brooke+Christopher

By , April 5, 2012

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

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

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