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Couples: Amy + Sam ~ Chicago Couples Photographer

Kelly Ry — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:15:18 +0000

Oh, Amy & Sam! I just wanted to squeeze them they were so adorable. They were married last summer but never had formal engagement or wedding portraits taken so in celebration of Amy’s graduation from graduate school (a Masters in Comparative Literature with a Dissertation on a graphic novel – how cool is she!?) and landing a fantastic job as a college professor, they decided to treat themselves to a photoshoot with (lucky!) me.

We met up at the Lincoln Park Zoo on one of the warmest, most humid days I have ever experienced in my life but they were troopers and worked it like the secret-supermodels they are.

In these next two, I told Sam to work it like all Alaskan men do.

As Amy’s hooding ceremony at Northwestern University was the next day, we had to snap a few of her in her cap, gown & hood. CONGRATULATIONS, Amy!

Families: The Kellys ~ Chicago Family Photographer

Kelly Ry — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:30:28 +0000

I was excited months ago when Erika’s belly first began to show and she asked me to capture their little guy outside the womb and I was thrilled to hear when he finally arrived (albeit a week or so late). It sounds as those little Dean gets lots of kisses from his mom and dad, but with those little lips, I completely understand!

Families: The Kellys ~ Sneak Peek! ~ Chicago Family Photographer

Kelly Ry — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:19:02 +0000

I know, I know! So many sneak peeks and no full blog posts. Work & life has been insanely busy since I returned from Portland and it has left little time for blogging. Soon, I promise! Soon. Until then, gaze upon this adorable little nugget, Dean. He’s giving Zoolander a run for his money with his own signature version of ‘Blue Steel‘.

My justified absence

Kelly Ry — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:56:54 +0000

I realize the blog has been a little slow this month, and in particular, the past couple of weeks, but I have an excuse, a really good one, that fully justifies my absence. You see, this little guy entered the world a few weeks ago and I had to visit him and his big sister in Portland. I love being an Auntie.

A common scene around my sister’s house, Kellen’s adoring big sister will walk by and simply must stop to kiss his head.

Engaged: Marni & Matt ~ Chicago Engagement Photographer

Kelly Ry — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:05:48 +0000

This post probably should start out with a warning similar to the one I emailed this couple when I sent them the link to their online gallery: There are a TON of photos. But this was an engagement shoot extravaganza (!) so it deserves nothing less than total visual gluttony.

Moving on.

Marni & Matt – how I love thee! Let me count the (many) ways…The fun, the gorgeous, the passion and the smoking-hot-ness. I was in photographer’s heaven!

When I arrived at their home, Marni (a personal chef) had a little food prep to do in anticipation of hosting a feast for Mother’s Day so we captured a few around the house and with their little love, Gizmo.

Matt & Marni love to go to the Farmer’s Market so we decided to try out a new one, The Chicago French Market, where we sampled cheese, bread, beer & more.

Looking this hot is tiring work, so we re-fueled at Al’s Beef, a Chicago classic.

Matt & Marni wanted to have their wedding at a rustic farm but with all that rustic-ness, comes the authentic smell of cow dung. Less than ideal for a swanky soire, but tolerable (and fun!) for an afternoon of picture taking.

You two…Gorgeous.