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LIghting is a huge component of photography. Duh. But i'm specifically talking about the temperature of lighting.
Huh?
Our eyes adjust automatically to see true whites in all lighting because our brain does all the work for us. But our cameras can't differentiate on their own. Setting the white balance is the process of removing color casts so that the white you see in person, is rendered white in the actual image.
You bought your first digital SLR camera, now what?
So
maybe you don't have dreams of becoming a professional photographer,
but you have a desire to become a better 'general photographer'. There
are basic technical tips you can begin to implement right away that will
dramatically better the images you are capturing.
I recently worked with Kapow Chicago on a private event involving Chef Charles Webb, a renown (but local to Chicago) culinary master. Chef Webb and his team created several delectable canapés in front of a stunning backdrop of east and south views of the city.
I tried to pick up a few tips, but I didn't mention that I burned the heck out of garlic bread a few weeks ago (that broiler is tricky). I figure photographing the magic is the closest I'll ever get to sharing a kitchen with these pros.
So this was a fun one and a little reunion of sorts. I know Erin from when we were young (like 8, 9, 10 years old young) and did gymnastics together at the Oak Lawn Park District. We got back in touch via Facebook as adults and she approached me about her recent engagement to John. I met with them up in Lincoln Square back in 2011 and Erin and I chatted and took some time to catch up. It had been YEARS since I've seen her. No, not years. Almost two decades?!! Erin looked EXACTLY the same. Just taller. :)
I met Dayna and Jason several months ago at The Perfect Cup in Lincoln Square. She was referred by Kelly Cline, partner of very awesome Katie Todd. I knew before meeting them I would probably like them, based on this referral alone. We talked about their plans for the wedding day... very non-traditional. Everything to be used was either recyclable or reusable. There was going to a Quaker style ceremony, bluegrass band, amazing food from Irazu Cafe, a bouncy castle, lawn games, candy table, and a rock concert to cap off the night (courtesy of Jason's band).
Last August Colleen and Shawn got married at Bistro One West and Kristin and Doug were guests. Thus a warm introduction was established. It's always really nice working with people who are referrals from clients. I feel much more at ease meeting them knowing that most people have friends who are cut from the same cloth. And I really liked Colleen and Shawn.
It rained! It was Friday the 13th! But what a grand day! Torie and Andy prepared for the day at Amalfi Hotel before getting married at Lincoln Park Zoo's Cafe Brauer. Cafe Brauer is such a beautiful space that its architectural detail provides a classic backdrop. I'm so fortunate to have been able to work with these two WONDERFUL people. Best to you both... See you on Twitter! :)
With pretty amazing weather in early May, Nick and Meredith's outdoor ceremony at Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club was amazing. With beautiful light coming through the windows and awesome vintage styling of the venue, this wedding was a ton of fun. I loved the pops of Tiffany blue and I loved that Nick wore Pumas. :) Looks like the ole Mustang made its way from the engagement pics to the wedding. Congrats Nick and Meredith!
Brad and Steph were my first
real clients to take me on as their photographer and I will be forever
appreciative of their willingness to collaborate with me!
I met with them back in 2010 to discuss their wedding in September 2011 at Mission Hills Country Club in Northbrook, IL. Steph was in grad school and Brad worked for the Chicago Blackhawks (and we discovered he shares office space with one of my friends!). How Steph finished school work and paid attention to the tiniest details of this wedding planning is impressive.
Colleen and Shawn's down to earth personality was perfect for Bistro One West (St. Charles, Illinois) in late August. The venue has an intimate and classic feel to it, with an amazing deck overlooking the Fox River.
The toasts were awesome. Who knew Colleen loved milk so much?
![Wedding :: Erin + John [Holy Family Church, St. Ignatius, Chicago]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/502d2a69c4aa89aa716ef8c3/1346516640088-W3L52W8ELAEY1ZQ531MV/dudley5.png)