http://kevinweinstein.com/index.php en kevin@kevinweinstein.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-18T21:04:33+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/university_club_of_chicago_wedding_trina_jeff/ http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/university_club_of_chicago_wedding_trina_jeff/ Trina wanted a small, intimate Chicago wedding.  Jeff wanted a WEDDING.  The agreement was simple: Jeff had to handle dual roles at one time.  While he was technically the groom, he also had to take on what typically is the bride's role and spear-head the planning and most of the decision making. Weddings 2012-01-18T20:04:33+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/patrick_libbys_10-year_anniversary/ http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/patrick_libbys_10-year_anniversary/ Ten years ago this past June, I started my own business as a self-employed photographer.  I had no clue where I wanted to focus my skills at the time, but I was up for anything to pay the mounting bills.  Ten years ago today, Patrick & Libby married and I was their photographer.  This, was my first wedding. Personal 2011-10-13T16:34:50+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/trump_international_hotel_tower_chicago_wedding_lauren_josh/ http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/trump_international_hotel_tower_chicago_wedding_lauren_josh/ I have been anxious to photograph a wedding at the Trump International Hotel and Towers so I can get myself outside on to the terrace to witness the "most incredible and unobstructed view of Chicago." Weddings 2011-09-28T14:27:32+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/eysian_hotel_wedding_natalia_jonathan/ http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/eysian_hotel_wedding_natalia_jonathan/ I am smitten with the Elysian Hotel.  It is my second time shooting at the luxury boutique hotel in Chicago's Gold Coast.  And I had a gaggle of Polish folks from around the globe to turn up the volume a notch, or three. Weddings 2011-09-07T14:38:36+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago_engagement_photography_lauren_josh/ http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago_engagement_photography_lauren_josh/ 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! Engagment Sessions 2011-06-30T15:52:50+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/willow_harbor_vineyard_wedding_timon_and_phillip/ http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/willow_harbor_vineyard_wedding_timon_and_phillip/ If a wedding photographer can have fans like the groupies in the 80s screaming their way behind stage at a Quiet Riot concert, then I have found my match.Timon Bernstein contacted me in January of 2010 right after her engagement to Phil (thanks to former 2006 clients for yet ANOTHER referral). She knew nothing about where, how and when, but she was very clear she loved my work and wanted me to be her photographer. Period. 2011-06-22T12:36:58+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/salvage_one_wedding_alyssa_aaron/ http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/salvage_one_wedding_alyssa_aaron/ I haven't been to Salvage One in about 8 years. I forgot what how fun the space is with all the old trinkets and larger-than-life objects from old Chicago buildings: columns, clocks from the tops of buildings and other architectural decor. It is slightly overwhelming, and slightly intimidating.But refreshing because it has been so long.  Weddings 2011-06-15T20:56:50+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago_crystal_garden_navy_pier_wedding_nikki_matt/ http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago_crystal_garden_navy_pier_wedding_nikki_matt/ As the wedding season is now in full swing, it is always such an odd feeling to reconnect with brides who you have not seen in so long. Sure, we chat via email, Facebook and on the phone throughout the duration. But considering I have shot at most of the venues in the city, it is rare I do a final walk-through anymore.So really, it isn't only the bride who is excited on the day of her wedding, I am a little excited as well to reconnect. Weddings 2011-06-08T17:52:51+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago_wedding_photographer_kevin_weinsteins_10th_anniversary/ http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/chicago_wedding_photographer_kevin_weinsteins_10th_anniversary/ Chicago wedding photographer, Kevin Weinstein Photography, was born 10 years ago today.May 31, 2001:  I worked my 9th day in a row, and my usual eleven hour day at the newspaper.  I was 29, and exactly 2 weeks away from 30.  Sure, I was anxious and nervous about the milestone birthday.  Life felt empty.  My work schedule dominated my waking hours and my social life was an after-thought. Studio Related 2011-06-01T07:54:04+00:00 http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/cynthia_pauls_wedding_at_zolla_lieberman_gallery_chicago/ http://kevinweinstein.com/blog/article/cynthia_pauls_wedding_at_zolla_lieberman_gallery_chicago/ Last fall, I finally got to meet my wedding clients Cynthia & Paul when we shot their engagement session. I was so moved by the session and what it taught me about myself, my work and my clients. If you recall, I was slightly nervous because I had never met them, nor spoke with them via the phone. Weddings 2011-05-25T03:14:09+00:00