http://kevinweinstein.com/index.php en kevin@kevinweinstein.com Copyright 2013 2013-04-12T17:45:19+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/bat-mitzvah-at-chicago-botanic-garden-jessica-kaplan http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/bat-mitzvah-at-chicago-botanic-garden-jessica-kaplan Jessica Kaplan's Bat Mitzvah at the Chicago Botanic Gardens was truly a sensational celebration.  The Mitzvah was just 2 weeks after we shot her Bat Mitzvah portrait session at the family home as well as the Bimah formals 3 days before the party.  Clearly by the time I arrived for the Mitzvah at the Botanic Gardens, I felt like a member of the family.   2013-04-12T17:45:19+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/napa-valley-engagement-session-dana-larisa http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/napa-valley-engagement-session-dana-larisa Northern California is my home, and this same-sex Napa engagement session is extra special to me because it is my sister-in-law, Dana Sabin, and her fiancee, Larisa Stephenson.  But going home has always been terribly difficult for me.  Out of site, out of mind is how I got myself through the past 14 years of separation.   Engagment Sessions, 2013-04-01T17:28:04+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-engagement-session-katie-diego http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-engagement-session-katie-diego Katie and Diego recently came back for their Chicago winter engagement session from their home in Los Angeles, California.  While not really a destination wedding for them, they were excited to come home and spend some time touring around the city. Engagment Sessions, 2013-03-29T01:32:22+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-bat-mitzvah-portrait-session-jessica-kaplan http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-bat-mitzvah-portrait-session-jessica-kaplan Jessica Kaplan's Bat Mitzvah is this evening at the Chicago Botanic Gardens.  Am I excited?  You BET!  In March of 2012, The Kaplan's had me over to their beautiful home to show them my work and discuss the Mitzvah.  While we only chatted about photography for about 30 minutes, their 3 adorable children had me so entertained that leaving seemed ridiculous. 2013-03-08T16:39:00+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-wedding-at-spertus-julie-seth http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-wedding-at-spertus-julie-seth It has been nearly 2 years to the date since I shot a wedding at the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership in Chicago.  And as always, it was a joy to be back.  Julie and Seth's wedding started out at the Renasissance Blackstone Hotel down the street and migrated to the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership for the formal festivities.   Weddings, 2013-03-05T00:00:55+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-wedding-at-the-field-museum-noelle-nick http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-wedding-at-the-field-museum-noelle-nick Noelle and Nick's wedding at the Field Museum in Chicago was truly an epic site.  From the minute I was hired on for the wedding, I found myself growing more anxious to see the final decor setup in the main hall of the Field Museum.   Weddings, 2013-02-26T01:14:54+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/kevin-weinstein-photography-new-studio-manager http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/kevin-weinstein-photography-new-studio-manager During the 12 years of running my own business, I had 5 crucial goals I wanted to attain.  Each one grew bigger and more challenging, causing more weight on my shoulders.  I knew the hard work, patience and exhaustion would pay off in some ways.  I would complete one goal, take a breathe and move right into the next one. Studio Related, 2013-02-01T17:54:44+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-wedding-at-the-standard-club-emily-jon http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-wedding-at-the-standard-club-emily-jon This wedding at the Standard Club designed by wedding decor artists from Ronsley Special Events and Frost Lighting and planned by Reva Nathan and Associates left me, and the clients, speechless. I remember following Emily and Jon along with their families to unveiling of the ceremony room.  When we walked in, you could hear a pin drop.  All jaws were on the floor. Weddings, 2013-01-14T16:16:26+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/celebrity-mario-lopez-courtney-mazza-los-angeles-engagement-photographs http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/celebrity-mario-lopez-courtney-mazza-los-angeles-engagement-photographs Two weeks from tomorrow the gang and I will be in sunny, warm Mexico to photograph the two-day wedding celebration of TV personality and celebrity Mario Lopez to Broadway actress Courtney Mazza.  A two-hour reality documentary TV special called Mario and Courtney's Wedding Fiesta will air on TLC Saturday, December 8th, 2012. Engagment Sessions, 2013-01-13T23:04:07+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-wedding-at-the-drake-hotel-mary-ashley-mehul http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago-wedding-at-the-drake-hotel-mary-ashley-mehul I am somewhat speechless looking back at Mary and Mehul's wedding at The Drake in downtown Chicago.  I have shot a lot of weddings at The Drake, and it always amazes me the variety of approaches clients take to decorate the already incredibly ornate hall. Weddings, 2013-01-02T18:56:08+00:00