Dress: custom design by Alice Padrul
Shoes: James Ciccotti
Florals: Botanicals
Venue: The Modern Wing of the Art Institute
Band: Dick Judson Orchestra
We were honored and excited to be the first Chicago based wedding photographers to shoot a wedding at the Art Institute's of Chicago brand-new Modern Wing. Renzo Piano designed a photographer's dream. Though he is perhaps most famous for his design of the Centre Pompidou in Paris (which I've also shot at), I find the AIC's Modern Wing to be far more compelling. The light, the beautiful geometry, fascinating sight lines, and amazing views - all come together to make the Modern Wing our new favorite wedding venue in Chicago (as far wedding photography goes). Being artists ourselves, it was a real treat to shoot among famous pieces of art in the Art Institute's Collection.
Now enough about the architecture at the Modern Wing, what made the wedding even cooler was working with Greg and Joan. We were struck by their sincerity, kindness, understated elegance, and no-nonsense approach. Joan knew exactly what she wanted but at the same time trusted us and gave us the freedom to shoot in such a way that we could deliver the best possible wedding photographs for her. She did the same with Alice Padrul who custom-designed her wedding dress, creating a piece that fit her style and vision perfectly. We've always liked Alice Padrul's designs (check out the fashion shoot we did featuring her designs in Italy) and we were once again very impressed.
Ok, There is a lot more I could say, but I can't wait to show you these pictures, so here are some of our favorites:
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Great venue too, love the new wing but even more so the couple that adorned it...lovely wedding. ;) Cheers to the happy couple!
Sincerely,
Jaime @ "It's A Jaime Thing"
www.itsajaimething.com
Posted by: It's A Jaime Thing | June 24, 2009 at 12:57 AM
The photos are absolutely fabulous! Full of light and air!
I love them all!
Posted by: Sylwia Szuder | June 24, 2009 at 07:43 AM
Beautiful stuff, David! I thought I spotted you while shooting an engagement session around there at the same time!
Posted by: Steve | June 24, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Beautiful venue, indeed, Nancy! It looks just as special as you suggested. :)
Posted by: Olivia Leigh | June 24, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Beautiful! (both the venue and the photographs) I especially love the blurred shot of the bride with the city lights in the background (3rd from the last). Hope one day I get to shoot a wedding there.. ;o)
Posted by: suzy brown | June 24, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Nancy and Dave
It was a pleasure working with you both at The Dahlquist/Goldner wedding on June 20.
What beautiful pictures!!!
I hope to have the occasion soon to reccommend you.
All the best.
Dick Judson
Posted by: Dick Judson | June 25, 2009 at 09:55 AM
you werent kidding about the modern wing! these are beautiful as usual!
Posted by: Monica Z | June 26, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Absolutely fantastic photos! :) The photo of Dick performing says Chicago (if you know what I mean). If you look closely, you can see the leg of my son (the ring bearer) poking out from under Dick's left arm. He was a dancing machine with those lights, LOL. I can't wait to see the rest of the photos!
You guys rock!
Posted by: Sam Bello | June 27, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Very wonderful picture.I love this.
Posted by: Maui Weddings | October 05, 2009 at 11:35 PM