Colleen + John

By Paul Yamashiro, January 21, 2010

Colleen and John were one of our favorite couples this year. They both had a great sense of humor and were fun to work with. Their ceremony and reception were both at University Club in Chicago. They always host a great event.

photo by Michael Critzon

photo Michael Critzon

Bull/Pistons Game

By Michael Critzon, January 12, 2010

Paul scored tickets to the Bulls game last night. (Thanks Tom!). We made the long haul (5 blocks) to the United Center to kick back and watch the game with a few beers. I snapped an iPhone pic for posterity.

Friends of Conservation

By Paul Yamashiro, January 5, 2010

We have been photographing the Conservation Ball for the Friends of Conservation for the last few years. This is their annual fundraiser, which helps support amongst many good works a wildlife reserve in Kenya. This year’s celebrity was Nicolette Sheridan.

Erin + Adam

By Paul Yamashiro, December 15, 2009

I never imagined that a civil ceremony at the Cultural Center would be so interesting. We were able to walk around the area and use the EL and Millennium Park as backdrops.

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Christy + Jason

By Paul Yamashiro, December 8, 2009

Christy and Jason live in Texas now but they were able to get married in Chicago at the Swissotel. We were fortunate to take some pictures of them around the city so they can remember Chicago.

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Shi-Fong + Rich

By Paul Yamashiro, November 30, 2009

Referred to us from a past client, Shi-Fong and Rich were a fun couple to photograph. They look great in front of the camera and gave us the opportunity to hit some great shots.

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photo by Michael Jarecki

photo by Michael Jarecki

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Annik + Dale

By Paul Yamashiro, November 18, 2009

Annik is originally from England and Dale from Australia. They met in New York and married at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. There isn’t a better location in Chicago when the weather cooperates.

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Theresa + Martin

By Paul Yamashiro, November 11, 2009

The groom returned from Australia and the bride had to take a break from her practice to get married at St. Michael’s in Wheaton, Illinois. We were able to use the gardens at Cantigny to take some fun photos.

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Fawn + Matthew

By Paul Yamashiro, October 29, 2009

Definitely, one of my favorite couples, Fawn kept her sense of humor throughout the day. Their ceremony was at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and their reception was at the Peninsula Hotel. Susan Hood of Dettagli was the wedding consultant

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photo by Michael Critzon

photo by Michael Critzon

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Stephanie + Andy

By Paul Yamashiro, October 22, 2009

Stephanie dressed at the Westin Hotel across from their ceremony at Fourth Presbyterian Church on Michigan Ave. What a wonderful church. Their reception was at The School of the Art Institute Ballroom. Melissa Daniel was their coordinator.

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photo by Michael Critzon

photo by Michael Critzon

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photo by Michael Critzon

photo by Michael Critzon

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photo by Michael Critzon

photo by Michael Critzon

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