Kelly and Brian

These two were such a treat to work with! We explored the area close to where they live and got really adventurous which was soo fun! They are having their wedding in Cabo and it sounds like such a good time, I wish I was going!!

Best,
Kristina

Dave and Sarah

Saturday turned out to be the wedding of Sarah's dreams that she had been patiently waiting for for 2 years. It is no wonder there was an abundance of laughs and tears. The backdrop was the beautiful Danada House in Wheaton. This wedding was particularly special to me because Dave is my cousin so sharing this special day with two of the nicest people I know was just perfect! Congratulations you two and have fun in Hawaii!

This was fun, I got to go to the golf course with the guys in the morning and just when I was leaving, got this shot! I think he just missed :)

Sarah tried to recover after seeing her dad, no crying....then....

she saw Dave....and Dave saw her.

These flowers were perfectly Sarah!

The ceremony.

I love this picture, they look so happy!

Sarah and Dave found a surprise from Sarah's mom.

Shawn and Chandra

Yesterday was such a nice day, a break finally from this humidity. A great day for an engagement shoot :) Lucky for me, I got to spend some time with a very old friend. I have know Shawn since he was in 3rd grade and his sister is my best friend so naturally I am honored to be a part of their wedding which will take place in Savannah, GA later this fall.

I can't wait!


busted :)

WPJA contest, thank you Corey and Joe!

Thanks to all the great moments I saw at Corey and Joe's wedding, I was able to capture this image which received 13th place in toasting category of the quarterly WPJA contest. It is a real honor to place among the many talented photojournalists who compete. Including local photograpers David Wittig and Michelle Cabrera of Life on Prints.

JUDGES COMMENTS: Peak moment with the smiling toaster enjoying his roast as the couple and a friend react in the background. This image tells the whole story – which the photographer is commended for pulling off. Low angle was a great idea, enjoy the slightly askew feeling as it adds to the drama of the moment – lots of nice geometry in this image – lighting on the toaster is a bit hot and just a bit more depth of field would have made the picture stronger – great moment, technically a little out of control.

The judges provided some great feedback to help me see how my image stood out among the rest and also how I can improve for the next time. Another great reason to compete in this contest.

I have many friends who placed in this contest and I am happy to be a part of such a great group of photographers! Congratulations to all of you!

Megan and Brian

This weekend Megan and Brian got married at the Bolingbrook Golf Club on a beautiful sunny day. It was a fun day filled with emotion and partying!

A shy ringbearer makes his way up the aisle...





At this wedding, there was no clinking of glasses, you had to spin the wheel. The mother's had a good time with this!

I think Brian must have looked like he needed an extra push to get that garter :)

This is the first time I saw a toss for the married women, Megan pretending to go after it :)

Have a great time on your honeymoon!

Best,
Kristina

Debbie and Don

Yesterday evening was an absolutely perfect weather, we are all hoping the same weather carries over for the wedding next month! :) It was a perfect evening for a leisurely tour through the arboretum. One of my favorite places to unwind. Hopefully I was able to get Don and Debbie to get a chance to relax before the wedding!

Don is so laid back, he didn't even notice this spider that joined us during our session!

See you both soon!

Kristina

Track Day

Recently I was invited to head to the track with some of my climbing friends who also like to race motorcycles. Living on the edge :) Anyway, it was a great time and I am so glad they invited me. Here are some of the guys on their bikes as they raced past me...


Chad

Val

Steve

Jeff

Jay

Talking about the track...

Mark coming in from his wreck, one of many I saw that day! Yikes, dangerous stuff, but he was okay thank goodness :)

Chuck loving me and my mad photo skills ;)


My boys :) Chad, Val, and Steve


Thanks guys!