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Samantha & Ben: Engagement Session

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).

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Roni & Rick: engagement session

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

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Sylvia & Marcello: engagement session

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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