I just finished up a new design that I had been working on since mid-summer for a new photo guest book sample.  I used the amazing shoot I had in Seattle with Mary & Scott for the book, since it had more of a lifestyle session feel to it... props, action, playful.  I encourage all couples who haven't done their engagement session yet to come up with unique ways to make the shoot more personal... props are an effective way to achieve that... sans balloons :)  
One of the more popular add-ons couples choose to customize their wedding photography package with, is the photo guest book.  I design the album with ample white space for guests to leave well-wishes and love for the newlyweds at the reception, and an ordinary coffee table book becomes a great memento of the time before the couple married.  Oh and it's actually a guest book that you'll want to look at again!
Here is the design, feel free to look at it larger here.  


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I love the couples I was able to photograph in 2009... thank YOU for allowing me to do what I love!  Thank you for trusting me to capture the most intimate and special moments in your lives.  All of you are the ones who make me want to challenge and push myself further out of my comfort zone with every shoot.  It is truly impossible for me to express in words how lucky I feel to have the clients that I do, you're all amazing people.

Here's to 2010!!! 



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11.29.09
Brittany and Chris both have this great positive energy, down for anything attitude.  When I suggested doing their shoot in a very nontraditional location, they were totally down... and thank goodness.  The weather was in the 30s, super windy, and they were rockstars about it!  I am beyond stoked for their wedding at Maumee Bay! 

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!! Full of lots of laughs + food + all around good times with loved ones.

 




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Seina F. says:

The pictures are amazing!

Brittany says:

Thank you so much for taking such amazing pictures! AND thanks for coming out with us on such a chilly and windy November day. I can't wait to see the rest!

MaKenzie Frank says:

These are absolutely amazing, such a great job! Britty, you and Chris look spectacular! Love you, I can't wait for the wedding!

Kayla Byrd says:

Brittany these photos are amazing you two look absolutely fantastic!! You are both so cute and so in LOVE!! I wish you the best of luck my dear!! The photographer was amazing!

Karen says:

I love these photos. Love them. Amazing photographer/amazing models/amazing locations. Well done!

Paige Stamm says:

Britty! Your pictures turned out AMAZING! You two look great and are so perfect for each other : ) Love you!

Aunt Susie says:

These pictures are AMAZING!!! You guys looks so comfortable posing together... can't even tell it's cold outside... looking forward to the wedding pics -- it'll be here before we know it!!

arya khatiwoda says:

THESE ARE ABSOLUTELY GORGE!!!!!!!!!

Mary Slaughter says:

Love the pictures. They are so unique. Can't wait to see what you do at the wedding.

Maribeth Slaughter Cullins says:

Congrats guys, your pics are wonderful. See ya soon.

Haley Frank says:

You guys look so good together in these pics!
I can't wait for the BIG day!!
Love you both!

sue denny says:

The pictures are fabulous! You two look perfect together!

steve denny says:

Awesome pictures.

Nicole Martinez says:

I absolutely love these pictures! You guys are so adorable!

chris denny says:

great work mary, your creative approach to a non-traditional photo situation really paid off for our shoot, thank you!

jacob says:

best. pics. ever.

Danielle Ohs says:

Brittany, Congrats! Your pictures are beautiful!!

Kristi says:

LoVe the PIctures!!! I cant wait for the wedding!!! Im soo happy for you guys:)

Sarah says:

AWESOME pictures Brittany!!

Alex Workman says:

Awesome shots! Keep up the great work!

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.

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!!