David Wittig Photography

Megan + Sam | Wedding | Cafe Brauer

Church: Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church
Reception: Cafe Brauer
Flowers: Botanicals
Planning: LOLA
Band: Stu Hirsch
Catering: Blue Plate

Megan and Sam got married on the 4th of July at Cafe Brauer in Chicago.  Megan is a classic Hollywood beauty and Sam is an all-American genuinely sweet guy.  Their wedding very much reflected who they are and what is important to them.  There were a number of little details and touches such as the sweets table full of little pies and fruit cups on the white and blue checkered table cloth, or the wonderful exit through the sparklers, that made this beautiful wedding feel like an intimate family party on the 4th of July.  We'll be posting a more extensive slideshow that will have all these little details and more in a few weeks, but for now, here are a few of our favorites.

WPJA Contest Win

Shortly after we posted Ran and Tjomme's slideshow we learned that one of their images won in the the Wedding Photojournalist Association international contest in the Creative Portrait category.  Dave and I are always seeking different perspectives on commonly photographed areas, and I love how this image captures the bride and groom in a unique way on the much photographed Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

This quarter's contest results were particularly unique for us because not only did one of our images place, but an image of US from our April wedding placed as well! It was quite a funny experience to look through the results and see an image of us. Congrats to Connie Miller of Studio Atticus in Boston who grabbed this shot as we exited the church. 

Ran + Tjomme | Wedding Slideshow

Here is a wider selection of the best images from Ran and Tjomme's wedding at the Alison Millar Chapel in Evanston and the Ritz Carlton Chicago. As I edited these images I was struck by the sheer joy in Ran's expression in so many of the pictures. It was so fun to shoot a wedding that was such a joyous and true celebration of who they were and to see everyone enjoying it so deeply.

Also be sure to check out Tjomme and Ran's very cool fashion bridal session. 

You'll soon be able to view their full set of wedding pictures and order prints on Pictage.

DWP invited to Cake and Pictures

We were extremely honored to be one of the first photographers invited to join the new Cake and Pictures directory. Following their success in launching a directory of the country's leading commercial photographers they have launched an invitation-only website to "connect discerning brides with an exclusive directory of the very best wedding photographers..." We are very impressed with the consistent talent exhibited in their selection, and pleased to be in such good company.

Lauren + Mike | E-Session | North Av. Beach

Lauren and Mike are getting married in December at one of our very favorite venues, A New Leaf. This week we went to North Avenue beach with them for their engagement session. Mike and Lauren had awesome chemistry making this session a blast. Dave and I love doing e-sessions because each one is so unique; every couple is different, and during the engagement session we really get to learn more about them as we seek to make pictures that reflect who they are. Lauren is friends with both Megan and Alex whose weddings we're are also shooting this year, and all three of them are bridesmaids in each other's weddings! We are so excited to be able to document three friends' weddings; what an honor - and so much fun!

Here are a few of our favorites from Mike and Lauren's session: