When I first met Lisa, she showed me some of her family portraits to emphasize how much she treasures photos. I immediately knew she would be wonderful to work with since she shared my enthusiasm for photography.  While sipping tea, we shared our philosophies on life - fitting since philosophy is one of her other loves (in addition to her fiance, Daniel, of course).

Wedding Preparations

Steve Koo grabbed the photos of the men -don't you like the skinny ties?- while I photographed the lovely ladies.  The men hung out at Peet's coffee shop, Daniel's favorite place for java.

Early Morning Chicago Beach Ceremony

The beach ceremony was so beautifully back-lit and the umbrellas were lovely. One of my favorite parts of the ceremony was when Daniel's niece recited a love poem. She was so proud that she was able to correctly pronounce the words.

Wedding Brunch at Reza's

After the ceremony, a yummy brunch was held at Reza's in Andersonville. The decor was so vibrant, and I loved the mother of the bride's speech. She did a funny imitation of her daughter imitating her.  And of course, I had fun photographing the kids.


Stay tuned for the next post, which will show photos of Daniel and Lisa after the reception.

Catering: Reza's Restaurant
Florist: Blumgarten Inc.
Hair and/or make-up: Beauty On Call

Everyone gathered at Loyola Beach for Lisa and Daniel's wedding rehearsal. The kids were soooo adorable while collecting shells.