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Chicago Botanic Gardens | Alexis + Matthew

Yazy — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:01:35 +0000

When Alexis told me about her wedding day, I knew it was going to be the beginning of a beautiful story. They picked Chicago Botanic Gardens and it was just the perfect place to celebrate their love. The setting and mood was spectacular, It was as if I was on a movie set of the secret garden. After their wedding, we were able to go back and do an after session. I am so glad I shot it on film; it fits their style just perfect. Alexis and Matt are so special to me in so many ways that I am honored for letting us witness just how much you love each other :)

Location: Chicago Botanic Gardens
Dress: Priscilla of Boston

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■ Today Show | Brides get down and dirty | Trash the dress

Yazy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:24:55 +0000

It was exciting to find out that one of our images was featured on the Today show for their “Brides get down and dirty” segment. This image was photographed at Dupage airport located just outside of Chicago where Marine week was being held. We were very grateful for the Marines volunteering their time and the use of their helicopters for this fun fashion shoot. Thanks to them, this image was possible!

Thank you to Modern Photographers for contacting us about it.

■ A DAY WITH THE MARINES

Yazy — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:10:58 +0000

John was acting a little weird and looked really excited, I knew he was planning something. He didn’t give me much detail, he just said to get a model and a wedding dress. I got really excited and I wanted to do something special. I had an idea of the girl I wanted and how I wanted to pose her. I remembered one bridesmaid from a past wedding I had. So I called her up and she was really up for it even being a last minute thing.

The day of the shoot, we picked up Lauren and headed out to the location. Once we got near I knew it had to be something with planes, his passion. He then said ok we are here. We drove over to a particular area and there were helicopters sitting there. He then told us that he lined up the day to shoot with military helicopters since they were in town. It happened to be Marine week. He wanted to do it because of his love for flying and being in the military and all. It was a fun time! He was so happy like a little kid in a candy store.

Once inside we met some of the pilots and crew. They were excited to see us there, and were so awesome with Lauren. They ended up taking us to a secluded location on the ramp where a few of the helicopters were. The day was perfect and so were the gentlemen that helped us. Special thanks goes to Capt. Ryan Lynch, SSGT. John Tedder, SSGT. Jason Gibson, SGT. Mario Land, and SGT. Luis Menaramos with the United States Marine Corp based at MCAS New River, NC
with unit HMH 461 for giving us the guided tour and being fill-in models themselves. These guys were awesome and I was so glad we met them. And thanks to Lauren for providing the beauty and for being so awesome for doing everything I asked of her even though it was cold out. Thank you sweetie, you are such an angel! :)

Updated: We were so excited when we found out that our image was featured on the Today show! You can find it here: Today Show – Brides get down and dirty.

While I was posing the model, the guys insisted on cleaning, and I felt like it was a perfect shot because it reminded me of what John always does, clean.

And here is my guy posing with all of them

My Fav!!