Monday, November 24, 2014

Natalie and Matt | Rockford Arboretum and Downtown

Here's some photos from the first snow the season. It was fun catching up with Natalie and Matt since it's been so long since I covered their wedding! We met at a small park in Rockford before heading downtown for some fun urban photos. Enjoy!
A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations. A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations. A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations. A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations. A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations. A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations. A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations. A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations. A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations. A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations. A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations. A winter photo session with Natalie and Matt with falling snow in Rockford IL. I photographed their wedding one year ago and we met up for couple's photos in a park and around downtown Rockford for some urban locations.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Johnson Family Session

I had the honor of shooting Amber and Josh's wedding a year ago at the Prairie Street Brewhouse and we were able to get together this November for an awesome family session around downtown Rockford. I loved so many of these shots that I felt compelled to share. Here's some of my favorites!


A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks. A Family photo session that has a fun and creative twist at the spooky Tinker Swiss Cottage in beautiful fall weather. We then ventured off towards old tunnels and train tracks.

Friday, November 21, 2014

Jen & Jaime | Prairie Street Brewhouse and Riverside Community Church

Gorgeous family photos on the Rock River at sunset and romantic couple's portraits after their ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL.

I met with Jen last year about her wedding for November of 2015... and I remember going over some details (figuring I was being of some help!) but only to find out she had it planned to a T! Jen and Jaime wed on a gorgeous and brisk day at Riverside Community Church, with many traveling from afar to reunite for their union. After some amazing sunset formals on the Rock River, we ventured downtown to get some fun urban photos with the wedding party and, of course, made a stop at Carlyle for a beer before heading to Prairie Street Brewhouse for their exciting reception. 

I was honored to work with Jen and Jaime. Here's a look back at their day!
The bride and her bridesmaids get ready with hair and makeup at Shear Renewal for a Wedding at Riverside community church for a November wedding ceremony. The bride and her bridesmaids get ready with hair and makeup at Shear Renewal for a Wedding at Riverside community church for a November wedding ceremony. The bride and her bridesmaids get ready with hair and makeup at Shear Renewal for a Wedding at Riverside community church for a November wedding ceremony. Bride and her bridesmaids get her dress on and get ready for her ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL. Bride and her bridesmaids get her dress on and get ready for her ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL. Bride and her bridesmaids get her dress on and get ready for her ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL. Bride and her bridesmaids have pictures taken with blankets and hanging out before her ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL. Groom and groomsmen portraits at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL. Bride and her bridesmaids have pictures taken with blankets and hanging out before her ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. A November Wedding ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL for Jen and Jaime and their son on a beautiful and brisk fall day. Gorgeous family photos on the Rock River at sunset and romantic couple's portraits after their ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL. Gorgeous family photos on the Rock River at sunset and romantic couple's portraits after their ceremony at Riverside Community Church for a November Wedding in Rockford IL. Urban downtown Rockford IL wedding party photos on a dock and with city textures with their friends before making their way over to Prairie Street Brewhouse for their wedding reception. Urban downtown Rockford IL wedding party photos on a dock and with city textures with their friends before making their way over to Prairie Street Brewhouse for their wedding reception. Urban downtown Rockford IL wedding party photos on a dock and with city textures with their friends before making their way over to Prairie Street Brewhouse for their wedding reception. Urban downtown Rockford IL wedding party photos on a dock and with city textures with their friends before making their way over to Prairie Street Brewhouse for their wedding reception. Urban downtown Rockford IL wedding party photos on a dock and with city textures with their friends before making their way over to Prairie Street Brewhouse for their wedding reception. Urban downtown Rockford IL wedding party photos on a dock and with city textures with their friends before making their way over to Prairie Street Brewhouse for their wedding reception. Urban downtown Rockford IL wedding party photos on a dock and with city textures with their friends before making their way over to Prairie Street Brewhouse for their wedding reception. Jen and Jaime's Wedding Party goes to hang out at Carlyle Brewing Company before their wedding reception at the prairie street brewhouse in Downtown Rockford IL. Jen and Jaime's Wedding Party goes to hang out at Carlyle Brewing Company before their wedding reception at the prairie street brewhouse in Downtown Rockford IL. Jen and Jaime's Wedding Party goes to hang out at Carlyle Brewing Company before their wedding reception at the prairie street brewhouse in Downtown Rockford IL. Romantic night time portraits with the bride and groom at Prairie Street Brewhouse before they make their grand entrance at their wedding reception Romantic night time portraits with the bride and groom at Prairie Street Brewhouse before they make their grand entrance at their wedding reception Photos of entrances, speeches and toasts, special dances, and cake cutting, ancing, partying, and having fun at Prairie Street Brewhouse for a wedding reception for Jen and Jaime for a November Wedding in Rockford IL. Photos of entrances, speeches and toasts, special dances, and cake cutting, ancing, partying, and having fun at Prairie Street Brewhouse for a wedding reception for Jen and Jaime for a November Wedding in Rockford IL. Photos of entrances, speeches and toasts, special dances, and cake cutting, ancing, partying, and having fun at Prairie Street Brewhouse for a wedding reception for Jen and Jaime for a November Wedding in Rockford IL. 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