Photos:  Edyta Szyszlo Photography

It’s Sunday night, which means the Renegade Craft Fair here in Chicago is officially over.  Bummed!  I want to say thanks to all the vendors (and my lovely group of ladies) that came out  to show everyone their incredible work despite the 8 inches of rain we received this weekend!  The next week or two will be dedicated to my favorites from the fair!  Be sure to check back!

Photos:  Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.

Amazing couple, amazing weather….AMAZING wedding!  I photographed Kristyn and Doug’s wedding for Imaginative Studios and couldn’t have asked for a more fun day!  Kristyn and Doug, along with their close family and friends were so sweet and so generous.  You could tell that love was in the air and in the incredible blue skies that day!  Lots of images to look through - I just couldn’t pick a few! (more…)

Photos:  Edyta Szyszlo Photography

I hate to be the one to bring this up….but with summer almost over it’s time to get in gear for the holidays!  Ok, I admit….I am SO not ready but the planner that I am, I’d like to help all of you out!  It’s time to start thinking and doing.  Photographs make the best gifts and cards!  Book a casual photography session with your favorite people or pets and let the images say it best.  The best is to book a photographer now so there is plenty time for production and card/print ordering, especially if you plan on sending out many holiday cards.  You’ll need time to write and ship.  Keep your photos simple and theme free for timeless use or add some holiday humor - be creative!  Most photographers offer all the products needed to make your prints and cards extra special!  I’m booking sessions now until end of November for the holiday deadline- contact me for more info and pricing!

Photo courtesy of The Renegade Craft Fair

So…I went ahead a made plans for all of you in two weeks here in Chicago!  HA!  Love all the Etsy’s crafts that I feature?  Drool over the feathers, birds, fabrics and clothes?  Then you have to check out The Renegade Craft Fair here in Chicago September 13 and 14!  Over 200 vendors and live music located on Division Street inbetween Damen & Hermitage.  Great inspirations and who knows…maybe you’ll find your perfect wedding nik-nak!  Not in Chicago?  Check it out in Brooklyn and San Francisco!  I’ll will be documenting my experience so be on the look out!  It’s free free free!

Photo courtesy of Crewcuts of J.Crew via email

Received this photo through email marketing from Crewcuts, the children’s department of J.Crew!  Loved loved loved it.  The photo styling is always amazing with J. Crew and doesn’t hurt that they are holding cameras!!  Be sure to check out J.Crew’s new wedding dresses and apparel for the new season!!

Photos courtesy of Old School Stationers

I hope everyone had an awesome Labor Day!!  In keeping with the theme of the last post, I thought I’d share some more designs and prints that could inspire just about anyone!  Old School Stationers is a talented letterpress company based on the west coast with organic ideas.  It’s common for a couple getting married to use their shared hobbies for the theme of their wedding, especially in the favors so why not take it to the next level and use the theme for invites, etc!  Love the retro camping series that they have on their site and the leaves! Check out the wall prints!  Not sure if they do custom orders (worth a try though) but definitely take a peek for color and wedding design ideas!

Photos courtsey of Ferm-LIVING

I don’t need to say much for this post but “oh my god”! We’ve seen nature used in many wedding invitations and themes…but this - this a fresh new take on it all!! The wallpapers from this home-fashion store will inspire and make you aww! Check out Ferm-Living via the Husmusen blog. If anything, buy your house/apt. something new :)

Photo: Edyta Szyszlo Photography

It’s about time I finally shared this info with everyone! Your wedding album and any additional wedding keepsakes should have that extra care and touch. I’m sure many of you have done your homework when it comes to what each wedding photographer offers (if you haven’t - be sure to!), so it really comes down to preferred style. I offer each couple a custom album with every package, it’s important to have something nice to showcase off all that emotion and hard work put into your big day!  All products offered for portraits too! (more…)