Just a few of our favorite Chicago engagement photos from a fall shoot with Laura and Rudy. We kept things simple and hit up some of the our favorite Chicago engagement picture locations like Michigan Avenue, Millenium Park, and the Art Institute. I always love being in the city in the fall, the colors are beautiful, the air is crisp, and its just such a beautiful time to be out walking around. We were constantly working around the crowds of tourists and other photographers but in the end we managed to have a lot of fun, stay warm, and of course… get some great pictures!!
When Jake and Amanda planned their beautiful vineyard wedding at Willow Harbor Vineyards in Three Oaks Michigan I’m sure they didn’t envision a rainy wedding day and yet thats exactly how the day started. We began by dodging rain drops in New Buffalo where the bride had her hair and makeup done, then we drove to Willow Harbor to get ready in the charming bridal suite. By the time the bride was dressed the rain
had stopped and while it still looked threatening we decided to do the bride and grooms first look in one of the vineyards which is the perfect setting for a reveal. From there we took off for weko beach in Bridgman Mi for wedding photos with the wedding party. Then it was back to Willow Harbor where the bride rode up to the ceremony in a horse drawn carriage. The ceremony was beautiful and while the skies remained
overcast the rain stayed away and we ended up with an absolutely gorgeous evening for the tented wedding reception. From a photographers stand point Willow Harbor offers a bride and groom lost of flexibility when it comes to locations for gorgeous wedding pictures, whether you do them in the vineyards, the barn, or head to a nearby beach you simply can’t go wrong! Of course it helps to have a go with the flow approach and the incredible team at Stella Event Design on hand to make sure you’re ready for anything! If you’re planning on getting married and looking for an outdoor wedding or reception venue Willow Harbor should definitely be on you list of places to check out! Congratulations Amanda and Jake, and thanks for giving us the privilege of being a part of such a special day!!
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October 31, 2011 - 4:48 am
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October 31, 2011 - 4:50 am
[...] amazing and put up with wind, rain, and cold to allow us to capture all sorts of pictures! While vineyard wedding photos may sound harsh its actually a lot of fun and really there’s no reason why you’d [...]
November 15, 2011 - 3:51 am
Amazing photos Ben! The wedding looks absolutely incredible. From ceremony to reception to couple shots, all the pictures look great!
November 17, 2011 - 4:07 am
Such a beautiful ceremony! The pictures look amazing Ben!
Just a few of our favorite pictures from a beautiful Lake Michigan engagement session this summer, we’ve shot a ton of them and can’t wait to share more! This one took place in Pallisades Park near Covert Mi which has to be one of the coolest little lakeside neighborhoods I’ve ever shot in! All in all a perfect evening for engagement photos at sunset on the beach!" alt="Lake Michigan Engagement Photos" />
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October 26, 2011 - 5:08 pm
What an adorable couple! And absolutely gorgeous photos—the colors in the last one are incredible!
What a beautiful beach wedding in South Haven Michigan. In spite of the rain Kyle & Loren couldn’t stop smiling all day and finally when the rain stopped for the reception they ended up with an incredibly beautiful evening for their wedding reception at Lake Bluff Inn & Suites. While it can be a bit tricky to shoot an outdoor wedding in the rain most professional photographers will
have gear that can withstand everything other than a downpour so it really just comes down to whether the bride and groom are up for getting a bit damp. Lucky for me Kyle & Loren just went with the flow as did their family and friends, no one seemed to mind the drizzle and it certainly did not dampen the mood one bit! We ended up taking pictures at Packard Park Beach where the ceremony was before heading over to the South Pier in South Haven and finally ended up at Lake Bluff Inn & Suites for the wedding reception. It ended up being a perfect evening and the bride and groom celebrated with their friends and family by setting of sky lanterns which were absolutely beautiful to watch, I think everyone would have agreed that it was the perfect way to end the wedding day! Congratulations to the very happy couple!
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July 15, 2011 - 5:06 pm
Absolutely Beautiful Images. Such creative and sincere compositions. Wonderful work. Thank you.
July 15, 2011 - 6:34 pm
Thanks Darren, it’s great to hear from you!
July 19, 2011 - 3:05 am
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This family portrait session on the beach has been a long time in the making, when Jodi first contacted me MONTHS ago to schedule her family photos in St. Joe we went back and forth trying to find just the right time to do the pictures. At one point we
almost even had to give up because our hectic schedules weren’t lining up but as luck would have it we found an open date, decided it was worth keeping the kids up late, and voila there we were on Tuesday shooting at Tiscornia Beach at 9pm at night!
Yes… you read that right, 9pm!!! As a parent the idea of kids at the beach at 9pm can be a bit scary but as a photographer one of the challenges we are constantly dealing with when shooting family pictures in the summer, is how incredibly long the days
are! Sunset doesn’t happen until 9:30pm or later during the longest days of the year and if you want great light for your pictures you either get up really early or you stay up really late. The other option of course is waiting a couple of months… the difference
between sunset in July and sunset in September is almost an hour and a half… for some kids that can be the difference between great shots and a series of melt downs… (my kids are especially good at this!) =) While having lots of experience with tantrums,
distractions, and stubbornness both as a parent and as a professional photographer makes it easier to go with the flow and get great shots, it is still definitely worth considering the time of year you’re going to do the pictures! Of course that being said, if
you’re like the Price family you can probably just go for it… these kids were pros the whole night, smiling, posing, hugging, running, you name it they were up for it and we all had a great time!! By the end of the night we were all sandy and tired but I for
one think it was well worth it, we captured some beautiful pictures and hopefully managed to preserve some wonderful memories forever! If you like these family pictures you can check out even more Family Portraits here!
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July 10, 2011 - 2:38 am
Ben,
I sooo enjoy your work! I remember when you were deciding whether or not to go into photography….good move!
Diana
July 14, 2011 - 5:02 pm
Hi Diana,
Your name sounds soooo familiar, are you part of the extended Heise clan? My apologies if I’m guessing wrong! =)
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, I’m glad you’re enjoying the work!
Ben
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