Chicago Chapter of the Grammys
Annual Membership Celebration
Hotel Sax, Chicago
October 8, 2008
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Wednesday night, I was given the amazing opportunity to photograph the Grammys event for the Chicago chapter at Hotel Sax. Not only did I photograph the event, but I was able to network with some amazing people. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to chat with me - I truly hope to keep in touch with each of you!

Here are some pics from the evening:

STEVE COLE (and guest performers)

ALICE PEACOCK and ANNE HARRIS

DAN WILSON

Unfortunately, permission was not granted to post these images, so I'll briefly talk about one of the key moments of the evening, in my mind :)

Dan took a moment from his performance to teach those in attendence a portion of the chorus. Once that part of the song was to be sung, he had everyone join him. I was personally expecting to hear what I always hear at a show: an off key barely melodic noise, cringing to the ear. What I heard made me so happy - it was musical! Harmonies could be heard with each note. It was so beautiful :)

DONALD LAWRENCE

STEVE "SILK" HURLEY and guest, FAST EDDIE

Niki's "Trash" the Dress Session
Downtown Chicago
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Today, I met Niki and her husband, Paul, downtown for a trash the dress session (more of an urban portrait shoot, to be honest). The weather was much too cold to have Niki go into any kind of water, but we did manage to get rained on at the end of the shoot :)

We also were lucky enough to have a few spontaneous things happen - like a large group of Asian tourists ask us to join their group photo, and a few little girls telling their mothers how pretty Niki looked at we were about to cross the street.

The highlight for me? I FINALLY got to use my favorite door in Chicago for a photo shoot :)

Enjoy!

Rob & Christina
October 04, 2008
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I've known Christina since her Sister Alicia (one of my close friends back in the day) first introduced her to me back in high school. For me to be asked to photograph her wedding was a great honor (and a LOT of fun!).

After the beautiful ceremony, we headed to Waterfall Glen in Darien to take a few pics. Not knowing what to expect, the entire bridal party and I did our best to find some good photo spots around the park. We didn't have too much time, nor did we find much scenery, but we did manage to take a few great shots before having to head over to the reception at Alpine Banquets :)

Rob and Christina, I cannot thank you enough again for making me a part of your day. Congratulations to you both - you make such a wonderful couple!!!