You’d better watch out. These two? They are contagious. Their laughter, their happiness, their love. Absolutely contagious and I could not stop smiling all day. Natalia’s gorgeous smile and Todd’s quiet contentment that was just as bright, well, I just love these two. As I sorted through images to prepare a blog post I just couldn’t narrow the number down to a reasonable amount for just one post. So there will be two, stay tuned.

It all started when Natalia & I headed out to meet Todd who was waiting on the shore of Lake Michigan for a first look, followed by a stop at all of my favorite spots around Chicago. Have I mentioned how I love these two?

Natalia & Todd,

Gorgeous. Stunning. Sweet. Fun. And so much more. Thank you.

Best,

Kelly

Angela & Russ are headed to Bora Bora for their amazing honeymoon but maybe this sneak peek will catch them before their flight leaves…

A family is a group of persons who are bonded together, sharing love, tears, and laughter, and around whom you can be at your best and your worst. It defies blood ties and even last names.  In the case of this family, they crossed continents to become complete.  Gibson had been home for just a week or two when I had the honor of capturing this family, but it was ever so clear that he was very much, well, home. Right where he was meant to be.

I love it.

A typical blog post shows only a handful of my favorites from any given portrait session or wedding.  In the case of the Lundgren family, I wanted to share the full story with you.

Enjoy it here.

They say that the over time, wedding photographers attract clients whose style matches their own, in both personality of the couple and wedding day style.  Natalia & Todd are a perfect example of that.  Our early Sunday morning engagement shoot was not the ideal time for any of us (early! Sunday! hot & humid! early!) but they were so much fun to tag along after as we roamed the city, starting in their neighborhood of Lincoln Park, on the train to downtown, and roaming the streets around the Art Institute and State Street.  Somehow they managed to look fantastic the entire time, despite the early (!), the heat & humidity (!), and all that walking.  (Special props go to Natalia for rocking it all out in fabulous shoes. She’s assured me her wedding day shoes are no less fabulous. Can’t wait!)

Hey Todd, YOU GO BOY.

Betsy and Kevin were one of the first couples to book me for the 2010 wedding season, so it’s safe to say that I’ve been looking forward to their wedding day for A. LONG. TIME, but especially following their engagement session.  It is also safe to say that it was everything and more than I could have anticipated.  The bride was stunning (see below!) and the groom oh-so-handsome (see below!), but it is their fun relationship that just makes me smile and was such a pleasure to document throughout the day.

Betsy & Kevin,

Thank you for the warm welcome, the beautiful details and sharing your love with me.  It was my honor to capture it all.

Best,

Kelly

PS. Enjoy the images below and others in a slideshow HERE!