Grady is Growing Up

As a North Shore photographer it is such a treat to know so many blooming families and capture them in this fun season of life. Physical exhaustion is the underlying theme as parents try to keep up with little ones, but we sure have fun trying!

Baby Grady is growing...as you can see in these photographs his little grin fills the room. Clara says that Amelia is might just want to marry Grady when she grows up...of course he will have to phone Daddy before asking her out on a date. have a look at this glowing family, a pleasure to capture on film.

Congratulations to Lisa and Dan!

What a fabulous time we had celebrating the union of Lisa Bergman and Dan Gallas in beautiful Woodstock, Illinois. Since Lisa was starting her new life with Dan, her almost empty house made an excellent studio for her bridal portraits (look at those Liz Taylor eyes!!). Rainstorms blessed this wedding but didn't keep us from taking portraits outside in perfect overcast light.


Gridley's Grille in Long Grove hosted the reception and served a delicious filet mignon (http://www.gridleysgrille.com/). This is the spot where Dan proposed to Lisa - how romantic to have their celebration there! Gridley's very successfully met their agenda to help Lisa and Dan 'capture the past, embrace the present, and look forward to the future'. How about these very fun shots out by the original smokehouse - what a generous and fun couple!

Thanks to Lisa and Dan for inviting me to part of this wonderful day.

Davenport Design does it again!

Carl Davenport has again created some fabulous centerpieces for the annual Light Opera Works Gala. Going with the theme, 'The night they invented champagne', these fanciful Eiffel Tower sculptures were placed at each table. And have a look at the glamorous feather bouquet!

Contact Carl at 773.791.1946 or carldavenport@rcn.com to add his flair to your next function.

Fresh Start for Horizon

The time has come for a new look for Horizon Photography. YEAH! Thanks to Jessica Jones for designing a crisp new brand image for a fresh start. Check out Jessica’s blog to enjoy a sumptuous visual feast! howaboutorange And have a look at the web graphics she designed for Horizon Photography

What a joy to live in such a beautiful place. As a North Shore wedding photographer I find that my outdoor studio offers a never-ending supply of wonderful of background scenes! Partial to Evanston (I was born here and am raising my family here now), I can understand how the town earned it the nickname 'Heavenston.' Not only do we have an abundant number of churches that play an active role in many lives, but this place is so soothing to the eyes. A few of my favorite ‘backdrops’ are close by. These photographs were taken outside along the beach in Wilmette and Evanston.