Chicago Wedding Photographer Blog of Sarah Postma Photography

Mona - Sarah – you are amazing! I am not sure how you turned that crazy day into such beautiful photos. Thank you thank you! I can’t wait to work with you again in July.May 11, 2012 – 8:47 am

05-02-12

Annabel + Felipe | NYC Central Park Engagement Session

New York brought out some of its best spring weather for Annabel and Felipe’s engagement session. These two had their first dates in Manhattan and, like so many of us, have enjoyed some of their favorite days in Central Park. So, it was only natural for the park to be the location for their engagement photos!

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Philip Wittenberg - Congratulations to the both of you! Absolutely stunning pictures! May His abundant grace be upon you in fullest measure! Phil WittenbergMay 2, 2012 – 3:37 pm

04-20-12

Carol + Matt | MCA Chicago Engagement Session

Carol and Matt’s MCA engagement session really brought together my love for both modern and classic styles in photography. They were so at ease in each other’s arms, dancing through the MCA and surrounding parks, that it’s hard to believe they’re not professional models. Carol planned their outfits in a classic Parisian-chic-inspired look which came through perfectly in this shoot!

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Steve Truppe - love the ones with the bold graphic patterns! great work as always!April 20, 2012 – 4:53 pm

Lisa McGunnigle Muniz - Sarah, you are SOOO amazing. The shots you captured are incredible. That couple must be as amazed as we were with your work. You are awesome!!April 20, 2012 – 8:38 pm

Sarah Postma - Thanks so much, friends!April 21, 2012 – 10:25 am

Laura Fiore - Oh Geez Sarah! You’ve done it again!!! These photos are spectacular and your couple is completely gorgeous!April 22, 2012 – 1:15 am

04-19-12

Jolene + Matt | Chicago Fulton Market Engagement Session

Here are some favorites from a bright and colorful engagement session in Chicago’s Fulton Market district. Thanks, Jolene and Matt, for bringing so many joyful smiles to these photos! I had so much fun with you!

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nicole haley - What a fun session, Sarah! Her smile is contagious! :)April 20, 2012 – 7:48 am

Sarah Postma - I agree, Nicole! Thanks for your comment!April 21, 2012 – 10:26 am

04-16-12

Sarah + Flaco | Just a Glimpse

A beautiful start to spring here in Chicago! Just a glimpse into Sarah and Flaco’s emotional wedding day first look.

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04-05-12

Sarah + Nate | A Chicago Yacht Club Wedding

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!

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

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

Laura Fiore - LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the combo of colors on the bridesmaids!Such a lovely wedding and really stunning photos!April 6, 2012 – 10:47 pm

12-05-11

Ellie + Jack | A Chicago Engagement Session

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

01-06-12

Lisa + Alex | A New Jersey Wedding

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!

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!

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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

01-20-12

Kristen + Mike | A Chicago Engagement Session

I’m blogging this super sweet engagement session in the midst of a snowstorm! But just over a week ago, there were clear skies and the temp was 55 degrees, so Kristen and Mike and I took advantage. I really like these two. They’re a ton of fun to be around and they have a super cute dog – Daisy – named after Half Acre‘s popular pale ale, Daisy Cutter. We started out their session at Oak Street Beach, where I am always amazed how Chicago’s skyline converges with white sand and the lake. Then, we headed down the street to their favorite local watering hole to grab a pint of Daisy Cutter – because, hey, the best engagement sessions end with a pint of craft beer!

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Shaun David Photography - Nice images, I love that shot in the tunnel!
Shaun of Shaun David PhotographyJanuary 25, 2012 – 6:42 pm

02-08-12

Sarah + Flaco | A Chicago Engagement Session

What a winter we’ve been having! Somehow, right between a few unseasonably-warm days, we managed to schedule Sarah and Flaco’s engagement session for a very chilly, windy day. But the sunshine and their incredible level of comfort with one another warmed these photos right up. I loved that they wanted to spend some time in the park location where they got engaged, as well as the busy Milwaukee corner near their Logan Square neighborhood. I always enjoy getting to know the neighborhoods in which my couples live, and I think it means so much more to have photos of sentimental locales to look back on over the years. Many thanks to these two for proving that a winter engagement session can be about as lovely as they come!

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