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Amazing!! Absouletly Beautiful!
(03.01.10 @ 09:43 AM)For the first time this year, my husband, Johnny, assisted for me at Theresa and Erasmo's wedding. Being from Panama and fluent in Spanish, I knew he could help me with lighting and any needed translation at this lovely Mexican American wedding. Little did we both know that Theresa's parents' neighbors, who were the first people I met in Chicago, would be sitting with us at the wedding. Johnny's old college buddy from Mexico, Hugo, and Hugo's family are hilarious, and Johnny and I had a blast catching up with them. Nothing compares to Latin hospitality and I felt like I was at home at Theresa and Erasmo's wedding.
How Theresa and Erasmo met is another story of how small the world really is. Erasmo is from Theresa's father's hometown in Mexico. They fell in love while she was visiting there, so eventually Erasmo moved up to Chicago so they could be together and were legally married about a year ago. I was fortunate to be able to photograph their official church ceremony this February.
The beautiful ceremony was given both in Spanish and English and the music really elevated the atmosphere in the sanctuary. Afterward, the wedded couple and I drove around to two locations Theresa had picked out beforehand. I'll share some of what Theresa wrote about them:
"Union Stockyard Gate: This neighborhood has a lot of meaning to my immigrant family, so I think this Gate is pretty symbolic of my roots. My Godfather worked the Yards and my father works in the meatpacking industry to this day. Plus, it's such a pretty gate :).
Roosevelt Road Bridge: This is my favorite spot in the city to view the skyline at night. Plus, I just think this is an interesting bridge."
I love photographing couples at locations with special meaning to them.
Theresa and Erasmo, I hope these photos hold special meaning to you. ¡Felicitaciones!
Venue: Alessandro's Banquets
Dress and Veil: Lupe Haro (friend of the bride)
Florist: Mostly Flowers
Make-up and Hair: Morgan Blaul
DJ: Mike Huerta
Band: Mariachi Real Guadalajara
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Awesome work Laurie - the processing is really clean, and I love the story you've captured at the ceremony! The garter in the chandelier is pretty hilarious as well! Great wedding :-)
(02.24.10 @ 03:17 PM)Lovely! The shot of them getting in the limo is fabulous!
(02.24.10 @ 03:18 PM)Beautiful. Wow someone made that dress. I wonder if she makes other dresses. My favorite is hte one outside where she turns back to him. OMG tear..
(02.24.10 @ 03:36 PM)Beautiful photos!!
(02.24.10 @ 03:40 PM)Nice set. As a midwest resident, I know the challenge you are up against during the winter months. The light isn't exactly there. You did a great job.
(02.24.10 @ 04:33 PM)That looks cold!
Very very nice set. I LOVE the one of them outside about to kiss. :)
This is absolutely beautiful Laurie! I especially love the outside shots, Im sure the couple are thrilled!
(02.24.10 @ 05:20 PM)Amazing. The bride is gorgeous. Love these photos and I bet the couple is swooning with praise for you!
(02.24.10 @ 05:34 PM)Laurie...I am speechless....the emotion of that day came to me all over again. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!! I can't wait to share these with Erasmo tonight when we are home...
(02.24.10 @ 05:40 PM)You have such a talent. You images are so sharp and crisp and the emotion you caption is amazing. Great work!
(02.24.10 @ 07:03 PM)Beautiful! My absolute fav is the one in the stone archway with her leaning toward him. LOVE!
(02.24.10 @ 09:32 PM)The shot with the groom looking on while she gets bustled - love it.
(02.24.10 @ 11:51 PM)Like the pics outside in the snow, being from Southern California I rarely get to see snow.
(02.25.10 @ 01:41 AM)Excellent pictures! the photo of the groom looking over to the Bride as she is getting ready for the first dance.... wow! Pure masterpiece!
(02.25.10 @ 04:54 AM)The first photo of them standing under the large archway is stunning! I also really like your B&W conversions.
(02.25.10 @ 07:40 AM)The contrast and texture with the chandelier is amazing. Also, so many of the detail photos, from the bustling to the veil, are really stunning.
(02.25.10 @ 10:11 AM)beautiful set. such an awesome mix of tradition and modern photography. love it!
(02.25.10 @ 05:58 PM)Beautiful! My favorite is the one at the altar where they're looking at each other... their expressions are priceless. Love it.
(02.25.10 @ 06:36 PM)My favorite is the bride and groom dancing in B&W. Totally beautiful!
(02.26.10 @ 12:28 AM)Laurie, the photos are gorgeous. I love the story telling and you captured the garter toss brilliantly.
(02.26.10 @ 11:27 AM)Great shots! Awesome work!
(02.27.10 @ 08:47 AM)I love the shots in the snow, especially under the big archway. Nice work!
(02.27.10 @ 09:07 AM)Sigh, even better seeing the finals all together. There are some beautiful story-telling images in this series. The one where she's looking over her shoulder while he's reading...can see the intensity of her feelings, and again, I'm with Steve, the one where he's watching them bustle the dress. Well done.
(03.01.10 @ 09:29 AM)It's obvious that you pay a lot of attention to finding unique angles. Wonderful job! I love the shot of the two open dorrways...
(03.02.10 @ 05:37 PM)Theresa..Oh my..you are simply stunning, I really mean it..you look so beautiful & breathing taking and that dress is just is simply goregous. Love is in the air....Congratulation to both of you. I love the picture when he is talking and you are standing off to the side looking at him So nice..I am going to stop for a write a book. :)
(03.15.10 @ 08:53 AM)
This is such a cute pic! We had such a blast shooting with you and your husband on Saturday Laurie! We can't wait to see more!
(03.17.10 @ 01:41 PM)i have a love hate relationship with your sneak peeks laurie! i love what you choose to share, its always an exceptional image, but then i want to see more!!!!
(03.17.10 @ 03:24 PM)Love it. LOL! I agree with Heather. I feel like oooo more more!! Like a kid in a candy store.
(03.17.10 @ 04:21 PM)Cultural Center, I think? I love the composition!
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