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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.

Love: Marni & Matt ~ Sneak Peek! ~ Chicago Engagement Photographer

Kelly Ry — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:21:23 +0000

I’m a sucker for a simple yet passionate image. This was the last frame of the day from our engagement shoot extravaganza. So very much more to come.

Love: Hannah & Matt ~ Chicago Engagement Photographer

Kelly Ry — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:08:26 +0000

Although originally from Pennsylvania, these college sweethearts now call Chicago home, so what better place to document their engagement than downtown Chicago? There is something so comfortable about photographing couples who have been together for years and Hannah & Matt embody all of that intimacy. It’s knowing and being known that can only come with time. I look forward to documenting these two surrounded by their dearest family and friends on their wedding day this August.

To me, this last image just oozes contentment.

Love: Hannah & Matt ~ Sneak Peek! ~ Chicago Engagement Photographer

Kelly Ry — Sat, 08 May 2010 14:25:16 +0000

It’s an engagement shoot extravaganza this week as I head out for Marni & Matt’s but here’s a peek of what’s to come from Hannah & Matt. Their laughter makes my heart smile.

Engaged: Anne & Niels ~ Destination Wedding Photographer

Kelly Ry — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:49:56 +0000

I arrived into Aarhus, Denmark on a Sunday around noon and there was snow all around. In the years that I lived in Denmark it snowed maybe twice, a condition I lamented at the time. Now living in Chicago where we get our fair share, I’m content.

Although snow was likely not in their plans when they chose a late February wedding date, neither the cold nor the snow could dampen the excitement of these two. After picking me up from the airport, we drove to the harbor for a refreshing walk (much needed after all those hours breathing airplane air) and a mini-engagement session. Although not typically done in Denmark, these two were ready for any excuse that encouraged them to cuddle and kiss. And I certainly didn’t discourage them, thrilled as I was to see my dear friend Anne so completely in-love with her Niels.

Exhibits A-N

They are like magnets, constantly drawn to each other.

When the brisk cold finally penetrated, we warmed up with some coziness at their new home.

Just days before they had lugged their new king-sized mattresses up 5 flights of stairs (twice, thanks to an Ikea error). One of their favorite things to do in their comfy new bed was to cuddle up (of course) and watch movies on the computer. I couldn’t resist capturing what I imagine will be the scene of many a lazy Saturday afternoon.