Francis Marie Photography

Friday, September 30, 2011

Wendy and Chris Sneak Peek!

Last weekend we got to keep it local, as we were fortunate enough to photograph the wedding of Wendy and Chris! They got hitched in the Ravenswood neighborhood in Chicago, then hopped on the El to head to their reception at The DANK Haus (best rooftop view in the City, by the by) up in Lincoln Square. Yes, you read that correct: no limos for these two superstars, they took the CTA. We were there to capture every moment...

Wendy and Chris, Chicago, 2011

Wendy and Chris, Chicago, 2011

Wendy and Chris, Chicago, 2011

Wendy and Chris, Chicago, 2011

Wendy and Chris, Chicago, 2011

Wendy and Chris, Chicago, 2011

Wendy and Chris, Chicago, 2011

Wendy and Chris, Chicago, 2011

Wendy and Chris, Chicago El, 2011

Cheers to Wendy and Chris!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Annaliese and Brían Sneak Peek!

Last weekend we traveled to South Bend, IN to the campuses of St. Mary's and Notre Dame to capture a superbly planned wedding, which was by far one of the most honest-to-goodness-joyous affairs we've ever been lucky enough to document. We're spoiled, plain and simple. These two, Annaliese and Brían, made our job so easy it wasn't even fair.

Annaliese and Brîan, South Bend, IN, 2011
Seriously, these two couldn't have more warm, congenial families who were an absolute pleasure to work with. We want to shoot this wedding every weekend, Irish band and all.

Annaliese and Brîan, South Bend, IN, 2011

Annaliese and Brîan, South Bend, IN, 2011

Annaliese and Brîan, South Bend, IN, 2011

Annaliese and Brîan, South Bend, IN, 2011

Annaliese and Brîan, South Bend, IN, 2011

Annaliese and Brîan, South Bend, IN, 2011

Annaliese and Brîan, South Bend, IN, 2011

Annaliese and Brîan, South Bend, IN, 2011

By the end of this wedding we felt more like guests than the hired help, and that is an unbeatable feeling. Cheers to Annaliese and Brían!

Monday, September 12, 2011

Cindy and Jacob Engagement Session Sneak Peek!

We recently met up with new pals Cindy and Jacob in the Fulton Market neighborhood here in Chicago for an evening portrait session. Engagement shoots are great for a multitude of reasons; the main being they can be very relaxed and spontaneous. Also, they give future bride and grooms a preview of our work-style, so they have a better idea of what to expect on their wedding day. We can safely say that after spending a few hours with these two fine people we're confident that their wedding next Spring is going to be spectacular.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Jennifer and Peter Sneak Peek!

Last weekend we were lucky enough to document the wedding of two fantastic folks, Jennifer and Peter. The couple, who currently reside in New York, had a beautiful ceremony at a church in a near-Chicago suburb, and then threw a great party with a consistently packed dance floor. Jennifer and Peter were both so warm and welcoming, and they joy they were feeling throughout the day really shines though in the portfolio.