Friday, January 28, 2011

Girls Night Out Event February 3rd!

So Bridget (owner of THE AMAZING Odalisque here in Geneva) and I have been wanting to do this for months and months...and now it is happening!

GIRLS NIGHT OUT EVENT: Facebook Profile Picture Party
Thursday, February 3rd
6-8 pm
at
Megan Kelly Photography Studio
411 Stevens Street in Geneva
$25 at the door

The whole event is "first come first serve" :)
Before you get your portrait taken...
Odalisque's Bridget will be there to do so FABULOUS make up
Jane Pabon will be there to do some styling
Desiree from Studio 315

Join us for some fun, some light refreshments, wine...and most importantly a little pampering and fun! Bring a friend and make it a fun night out...I hope to see lots of you there!

Monday, January 24, 2011

Chicago Wedding Photographer: Destination Mexico

So this may be the most photographs that I have ever put on a blog...but I couldn't choose! How can you go wrong photographing in such a beautiful place.

I have so many things to say about this wedding...so here it goes!
I met Steve my freshman year of college the first day I moved in. He was making his rounds knocking on everyone's doors to introduce himself. We have been good friends ever since :) Ironically, my husband also met Steve around the same time...and of course they also became friends. Over the years our friendships have continued and grown through twists and turns and highs and lows within all of our lives. And then one day (I think at a Wilco show?) Steve introduced us to Krissy. We were so excited for Steve! Krissy is beautful, has great music taste (very important in our lives), and was genuinely nice. So now Steve was on a new path and we loved how happy he was.

When Steve got engaged to Krissy, Mike and I were thrilled. I had called it! Steve is the kindest, most thoughtful, and hilarious guy we know and we knew that Krissy was the perfect woman for him. I was so glad that they had found each other and were ready to have a life together filled with love and happiness.

So onto the wedding...MEXICO!
When we found out that this wedding was a destination wedding I think we booked our flight that day (not really, but you know what I mean). We would not have missed this wedding for anything. Then when Steve & Krissy decided to have me photograph the big day I was even more excited. Beautiful bride, warm sandy beaches...a photographer's delight!
So after a few bumps on our path to Mexico, the festivities began. I must admit that I do get teary-eyed at every wedding I photograph. I can't help it! And I probably get some blurry photographs from it, but I am a sucker for romance! The vows that Steve & Krissy shared were beautiful and straight from their hearts. It was such an honor to be able to photograph them and the moments that they shared becoming husband and wife.
So...
Congratulations Steve & Krissy!
I couldn't be happier for you! You are both incredible and are blessed to have each other.
Enjoy your sneak peek at some photographs from your wedding day. Of course, there are many more to come!












Friday, January 21, 2011

Batavia Photographer: Happy Birthday Scarlett!

So my New Year's Resolution was going to be to blog more...ha! Hear I am 3 weeks already into the new year and I just finally started a new blog. But at least I am here :) And I am going to try and be here as much as I can.

So my first blog in a while and I am so excited to say HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY to my girl, Scarlett! What a cutie! What a fun photo session this was. The parent's were so sweet and you can just tell from the photos how in love they are with their little girl. Their house was filled with photographs documenting their marriage, their love, and their new found love of their baby girl and the family they have built...and I felt so honored that they chose me to photograph this amazing 1 year milestone!

So enjoy your preview Meg & Ed, and I can't wait for you to have some new additions on your wall!