Julie and Scott's Wedding

I couldn't ask for a better couple to launch me back into wedding season.  Julie and Scott were a delight to work with and they had such great style!! Her hair was done by Michele of Hair Party and the venue was A New Leaf in Chicago.  

Syleena and Kiwane-Grammy-Nominated R&B artist

I received a call from Kiwane the other day and went back to look at these maternity shots.  They were taken a while back but I had to share them now.  I forgot how great these turned out!  I love the results of the material in front of her, what an amazing painterly look that you just cant get with digital enhancement.  The women is Syleena Johnson, CEO and R&B artist of Aneelys Records.  This grammy-nominated artist just released a her new album  in South Africa!  Check her out!  http://www.myspace.com/syleenajohnson

Many of you know that I love animals, and one of my favorite types of shoot to do is of animal portraits. This is Tex. He's a no-nonsense kind of guy that just loves to be loved. This session could have lasted all day, if it were up to him; he loved the camera! So, here a few of my favorite shots from the shoot.

Baby Lucas

I recently did a photo shoot for a wonderful couple, Liz and Frank, and their beautiful baby boy, Lucas, who was only four weeks old on the day of the shoot. I had such a great time doing this particular session! Both Frank and Liz had a blast, and Lucas was a like a little pro. It turned out really well, and Frank and Liz were thrilled with the photos. Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot.

The Fluffers

I recently did a photo shoot for a fantastic Chicago band called "The Fluffers".  They write really haunting and provoking original music, that reminds me a bit of the band Goldfrapp.  I drove to a north-side suburb to find their hidden recording studio in the middle of the woods with only train tracks and a very cool swamp nearby.  

Definitely check them out at www.thefluffers.com

Rapt in Maille fashion shoot

I have been working with Melissa Banks, a Chicago based jewelry designer,  for several years now.  Every year I get the pleasure of photographing her new line of chain-maille jewelry.   The craftsmanship of her product is very unique and absolutely beautiful! 

If you have ever meet me, chances are, I am wearing at least one of her pieces of jewelry. 

These are just a few samples of her new stuff from our photo shoot last week.  

To see more please go to her website, where you can also purchase her amazing works of art! 

http://www.raptinmaille.com