11.16.09
I have always said photographing for other artists is the best challenge I can give myself.  Brittany & Tyler are both graphic designers in Chicago, living the total dream life for 20s somethings... rad jobs in the arts, killer condo in Bucktown/West Town/Wicker Park ;)  I unexpectedly had a free Saturday come up and decided to make a day trip to Chicago for their engagement photos.  It worked out perfectly, the weather was oddly warm for November.  Brittany & Tyler are head over heels in love, adorable, made photographing them easy peasy. 

I have visited Chicago a dozen or so times previous, but never with a Chicagoan.  I really feel in love with the city during this trip.  I thought Seattle was the only contender as a possibly place to move in a few years, but now Chicago is really looking to be the realistic option... so we shall see.

On with the photos...



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abbytroxell says:

These are amazing Mary!!!!!!! I can tell you had an amazing time shooting these! The colors are so amazing and vibrant! Her outfit is totally adorable too! Sooooooo second shooter for the rad future wedding?! ha!

ajira says:

I love that last shot in the underground train station. Delightful!

joshua says:

these turned out great! nice work!

Angela says:

These are fabulous!

Erika says:

Wow Mary! I just stumbled on your website and Im lovin what I see. Love the photo processing that you do. My fav image from this shoot is the one with them on the outdoor staircase! also enjoy the reflections in the windows ; ) great work!

Brittany says:

thanks Mary! you rock:)

Jenn says:

I just love, love, love these photos! Especially the photo in the subway tunnel!

ryan says:

Some good looking people and some wonderful photography! Beautifully rich and thoughtful compositions and nice use of rack focus. Fantastic work

Meghan says:

GORGEOUS! Great looking couple, and great moments captured. Love it love it.

Amy says:

Love these, I can't pick which one I love most. I think it's a tie between the subway shot and the doorway shot on the busy street. They both look so relaxed and happy! Congrats Tyler and Brittany!!

Rick says:

Wow. These are some of the best engagement pics I've ever seen.

Kate says:

These photos look great, I really love the last one. Best of luck to you guys!

Meg says:

Simply stunning!

Dave says:

Love the whole series. Loving, playful feel. Nice taste of the city. Shot along the tracks may be favorite, but great composition throughout.

Toni is my homie from way back in the day when we worked at the one hour photo lab in my college years.  We always seemed to find a way to keep ourselves entertained at the place, having the same weird sense of humor.  I was pumped to hear she was pregnant last year...  Toni & her hubby Darrell are a total riot and I knew they'd make super fun, rad parents.  Their little Roza is gorgeous and will have the coolest parents, hands down.  We also had Toni's family meet up with us to do a few big group pictures of everyone.

Congrats on mommy + daddy-hood!!!




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ajira says:

What a gorgeous little one- her eyes are like galaxies. Great shots of this family- each member's character just shines through!

11.07.09
Sarah and CJ are warm, genuine, considerate and completely laid back + chill.  Once I met all their friends and family on their wedding day, they made even more sense to me.  They have this tight knit group of incredibly warm & thoughtful people who made their story complete.  Their wedding day was a reflection of the deep love they have for, not only one another, but every person in their life.  I found myself tearing then laughing so hard my face hurt. 

We had an absolute blast spending their day with them... and I feel incredibly lucky to have gotten to know these two people just a bit.



ceremony: zoar lutheran perrysburg ohio
reception: hilton garden inn perrysburg ohio
coordination: bee for the day
dj: decorative sound
florist: hafner's
videography: fordham footage

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sarah says:

PERFECT, Mary. That's all I have to say :)

Christina says:

These pictures are awesome! And you are such an amazing and beautiful couple!

Michelle says:

These pictures are absolutely breathtaking! You can almost feel the chemistry between them just by looking at the pictures!

Kerry M says:

The pictures turned out beautifully! The whole day was wonderful and I am so happy we get these pictures to remember it all.

KP says:

Mary, these pictures are incredible (as always)! After Sarah kindly introduced me to your work, I've been a full-fledged addict to the blog :) You have such great style... Can't wait to see more!

Christy says:

This was a magical evening, and the photos captured it! Congrats, Sarah & CJ!!

Meredith says:

The photos are amazing and incredibly creative. Great job! Congrats to the newlyweds = )

Hayley Wiemer says:

These pictures are amazing! I love the way the colors really pop in the pictures! Congrats to Sarah and CJ!!!

Julia says:

wow... i'm impressed! the red accent was a brilliant idea - mad props to whoever came up with that! it was a beautiful wedding, and a wonderful way to remember it

Kristen says:

Oh My Goodness! These are amazing pictures!! The wedding was a BLAST and Mary absolutely captured all the love, laughing and fun in these pictures. Amazing job! :)

10.30.09
I knew Beth & Joey would be a ton of fun to photograph when we met for their consult... they were all laughs, which made the green flags in my brain start waving around, fun couple! fun couple!  They most definitely brought it... they were as easy as pie to photograph and I am beyond stoked for their wedding next year!!!





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Beth says:

Love these Mary!! We are so excited to see the rest!

Julie says:

LOVE the fall colors!!

10.30.09
Sara was a part of the Tri-Delta project that I was a part of last year... The first time I met her was a couple days after Nate had proposed.  She lit up as she told the fuzzy teeth proposal story, and I knew then that they were smitten with one another.  She is hands down one of the most positive up for anything brides I have had the pleasure of photographing and Nate has this super chill, down for whatever attitude.  Together they beam with enthusiastic love and excitement.


ceremony: chorpus christi toledo ohio
reception: stranhan theatre toledo ohio
coordination: eventology
dj: decorative sound
florist: beautiful blooms by jen



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Sara says:

Mary everything is so beautiful and you did such an amazing job! We loved the day and you really captured it in our pictures! Thank you soooo much!

Britt Kelly says:

These pictures are amazing! I loooove them all!!

Anthony says:

Wow, that bridge looked unstable,

beautiful guys, especially the ones where you look like the London Guards with the tall black hats standing by the door,

Good Pix

Danielle Cotterman says:

B-E-A-Utiful pictures of your wedding day! You two were captured perfectly!

Dawn McKinney says:

Absolutely beautiful, Sara and Nate! Love the pictures...
Mary, very impressive photos, I've enjoyed browsing your website.

amiee says:

you both look great!! so happy to see such beautiful pictures from your beautiful day.

Theresa says:

Wow! These photos are absolutely gorgeous! They really capture their true love :)

Julie says:

Sara your pictures are BEAUTIFUL..just like you! Love them:)

Julie says:

Sara-you look amazing and so happy! Great pictures!

Lori Recker says:

Such a beautiful couple. Your photos are amazing! Mary you are quite the creative one.

Emily says:

Great wedding photos on such a wonderful couple!! The photos are truly amazing!

Liz Fowler says:

Mary you did such a beautiful job of capturing this very special day for Sara and Nate. It was my pleasure to be able to work with you! Congrats Sara and Nate!

Beca says:

WOOP! WOOP!! I had fun having my picture taken all day long! :D great picturess!!

David says:

They look great!! Enjoy, Recker!

Nicolette Kulka says:

As always, beautifully done Mary.. What a wonderful day!

clark says:

Nathan looks as pretty as the Queen of England. Great Pictures.

Nicole Harrison says:

Sara your pictures are absolutely beautiful...im so glad i was able to be apart of you and nates wedding!!

Gina Fontana says:

Priceless.. I LOVE you guys :) What a beautiful day!!! xoxo

Kathy Neiman says:

What a lovely couple and your captured them beautifully. The wedding will be one of our fondest memories. Kathy and Pete

Linda & Rob Sabo says:

Loved Sara and Nate and their beautiful day. Great pictures and a great couple!

Jeff Biggs says:

Sara-Beautiful Pictures!

Dionne Bailey says:

Sara, you two looks absolutely perfect together. And you were a very beautiful bride. Best wishes.

Dionne Bailey says:

Sara, you two look absolutely perfect together. And you were a very beautiful bride. Best wishes.

Aunt Pat says:

Very nice and unique photos ; especially easy with the cute couple you had to work with!!

Helen Sehlhorst says:

You did a wonderful job on the pictures

Jen Cummins says:

Mary, The pictures turned out wonderful! Thanks for sending me some so I can use them on my site too. Looking forward to working together soon. Sara, Thanks for letting me be creative! I couldn't be happier with how they turned out!

Lauren Mohamed says:

Sara, these pictures are sooooo beautiful. I love the romantic,edgy, modern feel. Just looking at the blue sky and white fluffy clouds on your wedding day I know that you and Nate will be on cloud nine for the rest of your lives together.

Theresa kulka says:

I am amazed how absolutely breathtaking these turned out. good luck choosing. There is not a bad one in the bunch.

Kendra Meyer says:

Nate and Sara, I love your wedding pictures!

lee recker says:

Amazing pictures!

Jason Recker says:

Everything looks awesome! Pics capture everything!

Diane Recker says:

Awesome

Awesome!!!!!

Kellie Barney says:

Fabulous Photo's.......I am jealous

Deb and Steve Barney says:

Beautiful photos of the new beautiful couple!

Steph Harper says:

Wedding was beautiful, and the pictures look great!

Erin Askins says:

Sara and Nate your pictures are great. It looked like you had a beautiful wedding.

Ashley Longwell says:

BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!! They look just as good on film as it did in person!!!

Janelle Head says:

These pictures are so beautiful! Great job mary!

Nancy Schnipke says:

Sara and Nate your wedding was so beautiful. You two make a great couple. Your pictures are great!! They look like pictures in a magazine.

Amanda says:

Awwww heart you two!

Donna Kent says:

...Love to say I love all pics, especially black and white. Sara you look
so beautiful in your dress. ..nice shots