Fotografo de Bodas, Santiago

January 9, 2012

Before we go any further, I want to give a huge thanks to Declan Fleming for recommending me to Ashley and Graham. They live in the UK where he is also a wedding photographer part time so when they decided to get married at the Palomar in Chicago (as a midway point for all their friends and family, Ashley is from Illinois) they asked him for suggestions on photographers. It’s a big honor to me that he had enough trust in me to send them my website. Thank you Declan!

Ashley and Graham’s wedding was one of the funnest weddings I’ve ever been to.

It didn’t include:
Dancing.

A bouquet and flowers.

Bridesmaids’ dresses.

Fancy schmance place settings.

Any of those details that wedding blogs would like us all to think we need to have at weddings.

It did include:
Ashley and Graham and their immense love for each other.

Their families who flew in from around the world to celebrate with them.

Close friends.

A pop quiz.

Cookies (made from scratch) and milk.

A Rube-Goldberg machine.

Intense laughter.

A ceremony done by The Rev For Whatev.

Jump rope.

Toys for adults (not those kind of toys, get your mind out of the gutter!)

In short, this day was amazing. I l absolutely loved Ashley and Graham for doing exactly what was perfect for them. It was an honor to be a part of something so unique and so special. Thank you Ashley and Graham!

I LOOOOOVE this next photo. One of my favorite wedding pictures ever taken!!!

Also, I am by no means a videographer but I made an attempt at capturing the Rube-Goldberg machine on a little video…watch it so you can get an idea of how cool it was! It worked way better in the tests prior to doing the whole thing at once, but it still functioned impressively well here!

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Different. And very special. Awesomly documented.

Comment by /mariahedengren — January 9, 2012 @ 1:13 am

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muy buenas fotos kyle, especialmente las del preparativo, un abrazo!

Comment by Yassef Selman — January 9, 2012 @ 1:16 am

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Very well documented and I like shot of the couple next to the pool, very cool

Comment by James — January 9, 2012 @ 1:33 am

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I’ve been looking forward to this so much .. LOVE LOVE LOVE! Only made it a tiny way through the slideshow .. saving the rest for later. This is so awesome .. I might just cry a little

Comment by Declan — January 9, 2012 @ 9:01 am

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this looks like the funnest wedding! the ceremony shots are beyond spectacular.

Comment by Kat Braman — January 9, 2012 @ 9:44 am

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I love these people! How great for them to be able to truly think outside the norm and tailor a wedding day that reflects only them. Gorgeous images Kyle!

Comment by Sally Watts — January 9, 2012 @ 9:56 am

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Awesome! Love the unique weddings. You did an amazing job with it too!

Comment by Brian Kraft — January 9, 2012 @ 11:36 am

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Looks like it was a ball! And yes, loving on your fav too.

Comment by heather nan — January 9, 2012 @ 2:48 pm

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Haha I love the gigantic version of Mousetrap for adults!

Comment by Lindsey — January 9, 2012 @ 3:03 pm

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I love, love, love the picture of the little girl hiding. Great colors. Great lines.

Comment by Jenn Dyer — January 9, 2012 @ 3:30 pm

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So fun. I’m in love with the b&w outside on the patio with the lights in the background.

Comment by Alyssa Schroeder — January 9, 2012 @ 4:36 pm

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Amazing job, Kyle! These photos are just beautiful and I love all the raw emotion you were able to capture.

Comment by Mike Cassimatis — January 9, 2012 @ 4:43 pm

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Great stuff Kyle!! I love the giant dominoes! So many fabulous compositions!

Comment by Shyann — January 9, 2012 @ 6:49 pm

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Kyle – you really do have the most unique perspective. Everything you see is beautiful, amen.

Comment by Nessa K — January 9, 2012 @ 7:33 pm

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Oh be still my heart, number 12 (alt) is amazing. Gorgeous.

Comment by Mary Sylvia — January 9, 2012 @ 10:41 pm

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