Chicago Wedding Photographer Blog of Sarah Postma Photography

01-06-12

Lisa + Alex | A New Jersey Wedding

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Personalized, emotional, wedding perfection – that’s how I like to describe Lisa and Alex’s late fall wedding. At every turn, I found the most heartfelt details – that Lisa had spent months imagining – come to life. From the cap-sleeved embroidered gown that seemed to be made only for her (but was actually a vintage consignment find!) to the couple’s intensely personalized vows, I felt truly honored to be capturing their day in photos. And I haven’t even mentioned the inspirational love quotes printed on the candles at the reception, the adorable vintage-styled bird cake topper, an emotional dance shared by Alex and his grandmother, or the choreographed salsa dance that the couple performed as a surprise to their guests! This wedding will stand as a forever-favorite of mine, held up by a solid foundation of intimate real moments mixed with pure prettiness.

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My favorite image of the day – Lisa’s new grandmother-in-law’s reaction to seeing her in her dress!

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There wasn’t a dry eye in the house after Alex’s dance with his grandmother.

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Then, their surprise salsa dance stole the show. They had been secretly taking lessons for months and they were so good! undefined

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Laura Fiore - Your photos never fail to take my breath away Sarah…such a beautiful wedding! You’re right…the details are perfection!January 6, 2012 – 10:44 pm

Leo Timoshuk - Such a great set from this wedding. Love the photos!January 19, 2012 – 2:44 am

12-05-11

Ellie + Jack | A Chicago Engagement Session

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Ellie and Jack are a gorgeous Chicago couple who are getting married next summer. On a recent afternoon, when the last few bits of fall color overlapped with the twinkling lights of holiday decor, we strolled through downtown Chicago for their engagement session. I just love their calm, cool demeanor and their comfort level with each other in front of the camera! Not to mention the combination of Ellie’s stylish winter boots, pink Burberry scarf, and Jack’s effortless smiles that just show his admiration for her so, so well.

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Laura Fiore - they’re stunning, aren’t they? Love their casual style! Gorgeous photos Sarah!December 5, 2011 – 10:12 pm

Kyle Burnell - LOVE these Sarah! Especially the one of them with all the buildings in the background.December 30, 2011 – 7:16 pm

juanita petterson - I think the last picture has the absolute best composition foreground background depth of field you got it all I was at Nick and Rebecca’s wedding and couldn’t get over the work you did at their Nantucket wedding and the at the reception in NJ you do amazing workJanuary 17, 2012 – 11:22 am

Leo Timoshuk - Amazing engagement shoot! I love the way you bring out the moments!January 19, 2012 – 2:45 am

11-17-11

Lisa + Alex | New Jersey Wedding | Just a Peek

The moments immediately following the ceremony. Pure joy.

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Laura Fiore - Oh man! I’m gonna love these photos! I can already tell!November 18, 2011 – 10:52 pm

10-21-11

Sarah + Nate | A Chicago Yacht Club Wedding

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Everything about Sarah and Nate’s downtown Chicago wedding was modern and bright. The fuchsia and orange color palette absolutely glowed from the invitations, designed by the bride’s sister Erin German, to the bouquets. Sarah wore a dreamy champagne mermaid-cut gown perfected with a cathedral length veil, which she adored (and I did too!). The bridesmaids bouquets featured fuchsia roses and orange tulips accented with green spider mums. I simply couldn’t get enough when I was photographing all of the modern details at this wedding! Sarah and Nate are truly happy together. Their laughter and joy was evident in every image, and they made my job a true delight from their engagement session all the way to their oh-so-fun reception – such a great party!

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Justine Bursoni was my invaluable second photographer that day and captured this photo that I love of the processional:

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My angle made me really happy, too:

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Sarah and Nate, it was an honor to be your wedding photographer and to get to know you throughout your planning. Thank you for having me there and for being such a joy to photograph!

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Sally Kolar - Sarah your pictures from this wedding are stunning. Good job!October 25, 2011 – 7:58 pm

Sarah Postma - Thanks so much for your kind words, Sally!October 26, 2011 – 7:43 am

Leo Timoshuk - Love the detail shots & the photos by the water are really awesome!January 19, 2012 – 2:46 am

12-09-11

Katlyn + Mitch | An Illinois Wedding

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Oh, this wedding! With so many happy moments, I had a smile on my face the entire day. Katlyn and Mitch were so excited to get married! And as soon as they had finished their vows, I got to capture moments like the one above on one of autumn’s most perfect days. They also had incredible golden light for their portraits before the reception – all because of Katlyn’s careful planning to account for the early November sunset. Congratulations, Katlyn and Mitch!

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I just adore the ‘we’re married!’ moments immediately following the ceremony if a couple is able to sneak away while their guests exit the church. SO worth it for real moments like these, below!

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