[The Cotillion Banquets – Palatine, IL]

It was so great to be able to shoot Alan and Jane’s Engagement ceremony, especially after shooting their e-session a few weeks back. I must say, these were two very happy people- you wouldn’t find a single moment where they weren’t smiling! It was an entertaining (but tiring) job, and I loved it. They also had an ‘after-party’ in the evening, but they specifically requested that I put down the camera and join the fun as a friend…so sorry for not capturing those fun times!
side note: One thing I’ve noticed about my friends is that they fall into two categories: they love the camera and constantly ask to get pictures taken of them, or they do whatever they can to avoid the camera (majority). I can’t wait until they all get comfortable enough to not mind it, but also will be allow me to capture the ‘natural’ moments at least once in awhile.

Alright, well here’s some from the engagement. Congrats guys, and good luck prepping for the wedding!

The ring shot…

071002-20071117_088

071002-20071117_011

071002-20071117_043

Hairstyles by Gigi…

071002-20071117_017

I told you they were all smiles…

071002-20071117_022

071002-20071117_106

071002-20071117_081

071002-20071117_072

The dancing…

071002-20071117_098

071002-20071117_095

Congrats guys!

071002-20071117_004