Does it get anymore fun than this? I don't think so. Meet Angela + Bryant... they are just so adorable! They met with us before they even had their church and reception hall chosen. It's always great pleasure to know when someone has been waiting to get engaged so they can finally hire us for their wedding! Angela spent hours planning the location and photo ideas for their engagement session. Photos are very important to her and that makes us happy! We love when couples say that photography is most important to them on their wedding day. After all, when everything is said and done, all you have is your photographs!

Bob, and our assistant (daughter), Alli, met them at Ed Debevics in Chicago. There was a terrible thunderstorm hitting Chicago, so they all spent a couple of hours in the restaurant, which was okay because there are so many photographic opportunities there! After the storm was over, it was a beautiful day as you will see in all their photos! I'm so glad they didn't want to cancel their session because rainy days make reflective streets and dramatic clouds, which make the best photos!

Angela and Bryant... thank you so much for wanting us to be part of your lives! We adore you both. And can't wait to see all the fun things you plan for your wedding!

xoxo,

~ Dawn + Bob

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Ohhh, yes, I think I need a cold shower, these two just steamed up the windows! We met Lauren + Patrick just a few weeks ago and their wedding is this September. We needed to get their engagement session done fast so I could design their guest book for the wedding, which turned out stunning (see the last photo below). Exciting!!! They are just the sweetest, and not to mention, sexiest couples ever! I can't wait to see the photos Bob captures from their wedding day!

Thank you Lynda Rose, for introducing us to Lauren + Patrick. We are so honored to be part of their wedding day!!! Lauren + Patrick, thank you as well, for trusting us with one of the most important days in your life!

Much love!!!

~ Dawn + Bob

Meet Jorie + Joel. What's not to love about a cute couple who is up for a super fun engagement session?!!! They wanted a smokey jazz club 1960's Mad Men feel where people know how to relax with style and enjoy and cocktail with their significant other and Green Mill was a perfect location. I love the images Bob captured from their shoot. A big thank you to Marcy Glink of Great Event for introducing us to Jorie + Joel and their family. We can't wait to see the beauty you create fo their wedding day!!!

Our dear friend, Kenny Nakai married his best friend, Ruth Lin on April 21st, 2012. Bob was honored to photograph their engagement session along with their wedding, which I'll post next. We met Kenny at WPPI in Vegas back in 2008, or was it 09, I can't remember. Kenny is a photographer, a really talented photographer and just an all around humble, genuine, wonderful guy. He is very sweet and very kind and was so sincere when we met him. To this day, he is the epitome of a Christian man who waited for God to introduce him to the perfect girl. We can't begin to express how honored we are to be part of their lives. Here's some images from their super cute engagement session. How fun are they?

These photos were taken at The Paris Club and Kenny's studio in Chicago, where our next WTF (What The Flash) lighting workshop will be held on May 09, 2012. You can find more details on our website here.

The cutest, most sweetest couple ever...... Whitney and John. Their engagement session began at the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago and ended with a walk in Grant Park with their dog, Molly. The last photo of Molly looking right into the camera gets me every time. I want to just squeeze her to pieces! She knows she's cute!!! Whitney and John are very much in love and it shows in their photos. I'm so excited that we will be part of their wedding day! It's going to be over the top amazing, I just know it!!!

xoxoxo,

~ Dawn & Bob

This is Rachel and Aaron.................. and from the moment they went on their first date, they never stopped seeing each other. Love at first sight, I say!

I think we have thee most amazing clients...........ever!!! Ones that are so humble, so grateful to have you as their photographer, and just down right beautiful........ inside and out!!! Come on.......... who doesn't love a girl that smiles like Rachel and a guy that carries his girl? I know I love when our brides wear Christian Louboutin shoes, especially during an engagement session!!! How fun!

Rachel and Aaron, we are so excited for your wedding day!!!

xoxoxo,

~ Dawn & Bob

Meet Bianca and Joe......... a super hip and fashion-savvy couple who are beautiful inside and out...! Bob had a blast photographing their engagement session at the Schaumburg Regional Airport. They even rented a beautiful yellow Lamborghini. How cool is that? I just LOVE them!!!

We met Bianca and Joe through Christine Stone at Tying The Knot. Christine and her partner, Brooke Righeimer are located in Hinsdale, IL and event plan weddings around the country! We are excited to photograph our first wedding with her. She's amazing and we adore her!!! Her husband, Mike, is a musician and is teaching our kids how to play the guitar. So fun....!!! I love it!

Bianca and Joe, I can't wait for your wedding at the beautiful Elysian Hotel in Chicago. It's a gorgeous venue and you're going to have a magical day!!! Make sure to indulge in their spa.... it's by far, one of my favorites in Chicago!

Enjoy!!!!

xoxox,

~ Dawn & Bob

So, I'm a little late..... again! I'm just about ready to post the most beautiful wedding of Leah and Jon and realized I haven't posted their engagement session from last fall in beautiful Central Park, New York City! I really am in awe them. They are so much fun, and up for anything... as you can see from their rainy day photos! We happened to be in NY last October and it worked out perfectly because they live there. Bob and our cute intern at the time, Jordana, worked their magic and made lemons out of lemonade with all the rain.

Central Park is where Jon proposed to Leah so these are really special and I'm excited to share them with you!

Better late than never, I always say!

With love......

Dawn & Bob

Their story is too cute. Melissa was approached by a friend at work asking if she was available because he knew a guy she just had to meet. After hearing all the details about his friend, Ben, her reply was "Is he funny? He has to be funny?" Her friend said assured her he was and told her to watch for an email from him. Well, an email from Ben arrived asking her if they could set a time to meet so they could discuss his love for fake gold jewelry, hair gel and tanning, Melissa realized her friend had set her up with a down-to-earth and fun-loving guy!

After their 1st date at the Trump Tower Chicago - Rebar Lounge, they set another date, and another. The rest is history!

Ohhhh, I just couldn't be more excited to share the engagement session of Melissa and Ben! They started at the Chicago Cultural Center and can I just say........ what a beautiful venue!!!

Melissa & Ben, you both are incredibly beautiful and so sweet. I can't wait for your wedding!!!

Enjoy!

~ Dawn

I am in awe the clients that God brings into our lives. We met Taylor & Scott through their event planner, Jan Ehrenberg of Parties, Events & More. Thank you Jan! Taylor and her family are the sweetest people on earth. I can't wait for their wedding this Sunday. YES, I said it..... this Sunday. And YES, it took me this long to blog their engagement session. I know... I know... I'm a procrastinator. Actually, I'm a mom and that keeps me busy on top of running an incredible business. Oh and let's not forget to mention that I have 3 kids (which includes my husband!).

It was a beautiful Fall day. We met Taylor & Scott at the Chicago Botanic Garden where we got some spectacular photos and then headed downtown Chicago to do some night shots. So much fun!!! Ican't wait to share images from their wedding. Bob just photographed Taylor's dress fitting yesterday and OMG....... you are not going to want to miss seeing her dress! I promise not to wait long!

Love to you all....

~ Dawn