I am a creative artist. But there's so much more to me than just taking pretty pictures. I'm a Christian, a husband, a brother, a son. I'm passionate about technology and sports, and the psychology of people. These personal posts give you a little glimpse into a different side of me, covering pretty much everything non-work related. I love connecting with people, and I'm so looking forward to connecting with you online and in person. Enjoy!
categories: Formal Engagements, Modern Events
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Yep…he put a ring on it.
categories: Formal Engagements, Modern Events
tags: chicago wedding photographers, engagement, illinois, indian creek, Modern Events, st. mary of vernon catholic church
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To end of last year’s shoots, I had the honor of capturing the formal engagement ceremony of Rejani and Lejoe, in Indian Creek, Illinois. Rejani is from Baltimore, and it was awesome to see both families come together to celebrate their plans for marriage. I started out at Lejoe’s house for a quick prayer before the ceremony.
We then headed over to the beautiful St. Mary Of Vernon Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Illinois for the engagement ceremony.
An Indian ceremony tradition for engagements that I love is when the two fathers hug-
After the ceremony, we headed back to Lejoe’s house for a luncheon. They did an amazing job decorating their place!
I was able to steal the two of them away for about 5 minutes for a mini-shoot, and we made the most of it!
Lejoe and Rejani, thanks for letting me serve you guys during your engagement. I wish you all the best as you prepare for the wedding day this year, and married life from then on!
categories: Formal Engagements, Modern Events
tags: chicago wedding photographers, engagement, gurnee, illinois, indian creek, Modern Events, modern portraits, nate mathai, st. mary of vernon catholic church
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Rejani and Lejoe were a great couple to end the 2009 season with. They had an engagement ceremony at the beautiful St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Illinois followed by a small reception at his house in Gurnee, Illinois. Here’s a quick tease from the 5-minute photoshoot I was able to steal them away for during the reception:
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Nate Mathai is a creative who currently provides photography services in the greater Chicagoland area in Illinois, and is also available Nationwide. He specializes in wedding and portraits, with a style that blends photojournalism and fashion. Nate Mathai only accepts a limited number of bookings per year to guarantee top quality work for his clients.