Dan + Meredith

I had the pleasure of photographing Dan + Meredith's wedding 1 month ago today.  The images came out great and they were great sports at the forest preserve we went to where the previous day's rain decided to bring the bugs out.  I delivered the most images I've ever sent a couple (800+) but it was just so hard to put the camera down.  Reception was at Pinstripes which is an awesome Bocce & Bowling place that I need to go back to just to hang out.  Some of my favorite images are below.

Super Happy Photoshoot

Some friends of mine [Super Happy Fun Club] gave me a call and said they needed a quick photo for an interview in Rock Sound Magazine before they go out on a European tour with Madina Lake.  Wish I was heading out on that tour to shoot, but alas all I could do to help was the promo photo.  We ran around downtown Downers for a little less than an hour and got some good stuff.  We're going to set up another shoot with a little more time and planning for when they get back.

Connor & Lindsay Engagement

Like you saw from the sneak peak yesterday, I had a great time at the Morton Arboretum with Connor and Lindsay.  It's amazing what the arboretum as done from the times I would go there years ago.  Some of my fav photos I've taken have been from there.  I had a great time with Lindsay and Connor.  We went around the West Loop and found some great spots and ended at the visitor center.

Shooting Details: 5d Mark II, 24-70mm f/2.8L, 580 EXII at times (although I hate using flashes), processed in Lightroom.

Engagement Photos :: Mary & Dave

Had a great afternoon shooting with Mary & Dave for their engagement session.  We went over to Lilacia Park in Lombard, the day of the Lilac Parade.  It was a lot of fun.

A Day With Adé

Finally got together with my good friend Adrian to do portraits of his son.  What a cute, fun, energetic little kid.  It was a great shoot, he's the perfect age for a first portrait session.

Band Portraits - Embrace This Hope

Embrace This Hope came by for some band portraits earlier this year and I hadn't had a chance to share them until now.  Pretty happy with the way the outdoor shots worked out.
Tech specs indoor: 5dMkII, 24-70mm f/2.8, Calumet Travelights, ProFoto Ring Flash  Outdoor: 5dMkII, 24-70mm, Canon 480ex

Your name in print...

There is nothing like seeing your work printed out. When I first started shooting digital I wondered why anyone would print things, then I bought my Epson 3800 and it was insane. The first time I saw a photo of mine on a magazine cover... even more insane. Today I got the Hanselman / Davis book back from an amazing printer and it looks out of this world. First time I used them and it looks great. Take a peak...

Emmitt & Alina

Had a shoot with my cousin’s children. They’re both young and it was a little challenging but I really like some of these. She was looking for something natural and less staged than you get from a lot of studios… right up my alley.

Devin & Tim - Galena, IL

So the whole reason I started shooting weddings was because a good friend of mine had watched my work progress on Facebook and really liked my style and asked me many times to shoot her wedding. At first I was not into it at all, but the more I thought about it the more interested I became. I finally said I would do it and theirs was an AMAZING wedding to shoot. It was at a place called Oak Hill in Galena, IL. A very pretty setting with a little chapel and barns for the couples to get ready in. The reception was held on site as well in a tent and it was just a really, really fun time and a great spot to make photos in. I have a special place in my heart for Galena so that probably helped as well. Check em out... Ceremony/Reception at Oak Hill in Galena, IL

Stephanie & Chris

So this year I’ve started doing weddings and I’m really enjoying it. The first couple were stressful, but now that I’m used to it I love just going out and making images. I’m going to post some galleries as I go along, here are some from the Hanselman/Davis Wedding. Ceremony: Springdale Community Church Reception: White Eagle Country Club

I'm WAY behind

So I'm way behind on updating this, but expect that to change VERY shortly.  I've got a bunch of great new stuff to post.  On the exciting news front I launched my site: CalvinEngel.com  I've had a lot of people asking about my kid's portraits and my wedding stuff so that's all hosted over there.  Go check it out!