This is a guest post by Brittany West. A bouquet may or may not be necessary for an elopement. From my point of view, that is the case 100% of the time! When planning a micro wedding or your simply eloped function, your bouquet is often the only piece of decor you need to worry […]

Elopement, Planning your wedding day, wedding photography

May 12, 2024

Planning flowers for a quick wedding ceremony

Family Photography sessions are fun! In fact, you as a family would have quality time and I am there to capture it. When the family photography session is over, people tell me how much fun they had, and that makes me very happy as a storyteller photographer in Chicago. I put together some notes for […]

Family Photography

May 10, 2024

Be prepared for family photography!

family photography

My strategy in creating a versatile gallery of wedding photography for my clients. a piece of advice from Maloos Khonsarian, a professional wedding photographer in Chicago: When I started pursuing photography as a hobby, I used to ask my cousins and friends to pose for photos. Despite my passion and enthusiasm for our photoshoots, I […]

wedding photography, Wedding pictures

May 8, 2024

Creating a versatile gallery of wedding photography

creating a versatile gallery wedding photography

Are you considering having your wedding on your birthday? Is it weird to get married on your birthday? Is it bad luck to get married on your birthday? Weddings and birthdays same day can be tempting to celebrate two big milestones on the same day, but there are pros and cons to this decision. As […]

wedding photography

May 6, 2024

Pros and cons of having your wedding on your birthday

wedding on birthday

My mom’s cousin, Seana, who bought a camera just a week prior to my parent’s wedding (absolutely manual camera with films), offered to photograph their wedding. They made a very big mistake by accepting it just to save some money! Apparently, weddings have always been expensive, even back in the day.

Planning your wedding day, wedding photography

May 4, 2024

Why it is important to have wedding invitation cards!

wedding invitation cards

Weddings in Chicago always seem to have a unique method to charm and amaze everyone who attends – even the bride and the groom themselves. But it is no secret that bringing your event to new heights and infusing it with unique flair requires some proper and carefully considered action plan! And that is exactly […]

Planning your wedding day, wedding photography

May 2, 2024

What to focus on when starting to plan your wedding

plan your wedding

First look photos have a magical allure, capturing the genuine wonder in the eyes of newlyweds before the big reveal and the excitement that ensues. It’s a moment that becomes etched in your memory forever, marking the beginning of your journey as a married couple. As a Chicago wedding photographer I have to say, as […]

Planning your wedding day, wedding photography

April 30, 2024

To First Look or Not to First Look: Exploring the Pros and Cons

Planning your big day? It sounds like a blast—until you dive into all the preparations, doesn’t it? Wondering how to craft the ultimate wedding day experience? Below, I’ve compiled essentials Do’s and Don’ts of wedding planning. As a professional specializing in Chicago wedding photography,, I’ve had the pleasure of working with numerous couples and have honed […]

Planning your wedding day, wedding photography

April 28, 2024

DO’s and DON’Ts of wedding planning

DO's and DON'Ts of wedding planning

Since I noticed that many weddings in Chicago carry the DIY characteristic, I decided to write a blog post about that. I highly recommend you hire a professional designer, but If you wanna do it by yourself, do it in style yo:)

Join me to tell you 7 tips!

wedding photography

April 26, 2024

Seven DIY ideas for your wedding in Chicago

Seven DIY Ideas for Your Wedding in chicago

as a wedding photographer in Chicago, I have had the chance to see and shoot in many churches Chicago, such as Holy Name Cathedral, Fourth Presbyterian, St. Mary Of The Angels, St. John Cantius, St. Michael in Old Town, Old St. Patrick’s Church, and many more.

wedding photography

April 24, 2024

Church wedding photography tips

church wedding photography