Chicago engagement photography : Lauren & Josh

Posted Jun 30, 2011 / by Kevin / in Engagment Sessions / 12 Comments

Lauren & her fiancee Josh will hold their wedding this September at Chicago's Trump International Hotel and Tower with an incredible list of vendors: wedding coordinator Reva Nathan & Associates, Décor/Design/Flowers by Ronsley Special Events, Music by Lynne Jordan and The Shivers and video by VDO Productions. Who is excited to tackle the day? Moi!

West Loop Chicago engagement session by Kevin Weinstein Photography

Cynthia & Paul: Engagement Session

Posted Nov 08, 2010 / by Kevin / in Engagment Sessions / 1 Comment

I will be honest. I was slightly nervous about shooting this engagement session for Cynthia and her fiancee, Paul. Ok, very.

Several months ago, Cynthia booked me for her small, intimate wedding of 60 people which will be on May 14, 2011 at the Zolla-Lieberman Gallery. At the same time, she also wanted an engagement session. While none of this is abnormal, Cynthia booked me via email only. No phone call, no in-person consultation.

Chicago Engagement Session with Kevin Weinstein Photography

Samantha & Ben: Engagement Session

Posted Jul 13, 2010 / by Kevin / in Engagment Sessions / 8 Comments

Oh vey. Sam. Samantha. Mrs. Kreisman (considering they got married a week ago at the Elysian). But before we go down that road, I want to share their engagement session we did in May.

Sadly, they are moving. In a few weeks. But I do get the opportunity to have dinner with Ben and Sam once again this Sunday. Bring on the food, wine and the aching stomach from laughing too much!

I usually keep a professional wall between me and my clients, especially until their wedding is complete. But Ben insisted we have dinner last winter, and then go for drinks afterwards. So, I did. I sense the loosening of my rules led to an incredible engagement session, and a fantastic shoot at their wedding (posting next week).

Roni & Rick: engagement session

Posted Nov 30, 2009 / by Kevin / in Engagment Sessions / 3 Comments

In the summer of 2006, Roni & Rick married. During the past three and a half years, they never went away. And that's a good thing. They have continued to be active with my business in many different forms.

But you all must be curious --- Why am I blogging about former clients from a long time ago? The two were special from the beginning. To know Roni means you know how to go from a simple smile to a gut-busting and knee-slapping laughter.

She is a hoot. Odd (in a fantastic way). Honest. Direct (related story about this in next week's blog). Caring. Giving. Appreciative. A fantastic listener. And, she burps. Loudly. With theatrical body movements to boot.

couple laughing at the beach

Sylvia & Marcello: engagement session

Posted Nov 23, 2009 / by Kevin / in Engagment Sessions / 2 Comments

Sylvia & Marcello met through a blind date via a mutal friend.

Four years later, the two are going to marry on June 26, 2010. Sylvia was referred to me by a former bride and groom from October of 2004. Funny, it doesn't seem as if I have been shooting weddings longer than 3 years. But 8 years later, I am about to begin my 9th year.

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008, Marcello proposed to Sylvia in their home.

couple in front of skyline in grant park, chicago

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