We invited our friends Jay and Amy Crihfield, and their son Jack, to the studio today. Since Spring is here (hallelujah!) it seemed like a great time to take some family photos. How cute is he?
In addition to our Wedding photography, we’ve also been working with families and children. This is Brandon. And he’s such a cute kid! He really enjoyed working with the camera, and we had a blast clowning around with him. A big “thanks” to Brandon’s mom Stephanie, and grandmother Sylvia.
Saturday, April 18, 2009 Posted in Weddings
Had a great day with Hannah and Ryan today. It was one of our first weddings of the season, and it was a great start. We met everybody at the Hyatt Hotel and took lots of getting-ready photos before heading to Hoffman Estates for an outdoor photo session. It was a big bridal party– 15 people– and I got some great shots of the guys while John took photos of Hannah and her bridesmaids. The ceremony was at St Andrew Korean Catholic Church and although the skies were threatening rain, we were fortunate to have clear weather when we needed it! Unfortunately there were some problems with the limo (it didn’t show up) and we were a little pressed for time before the ceremony. But the whole wedding party piled into cars and SUVs, and arrived at the Church with nary a hair out of place and no ruffled feathers, and on time to boot!
We had a blast with you guys and the pictures we took are fantastic!
We were out to lunch at Millrose in South Barrington with fellow photographer Jay Crihfield. These wines were for sale in their wine shop and they made me laugh out loud! Evidently every Mommy needs a little time to herself…
Quick trip to Amsterdam. Our friend Dennis, who works for United, is going to be attending an intensive immersion Dutch language school in Amsterdam next month. He wanted to check it out beforehand and I tagged along. For moral support. (I do what I can.)
We walked around the city late at night and there was just something about this hotel near the Red Light District — I know nothing about it– and I’m thrilled I got this picture. The colors were amazing.
I just had the pleasure of photographing a charity event to benefit children’s cancer. It’s called St Baldrick’s and the volunteers get donations for shaving their heads. Six guys were the willing victims for a standing-room-only crowd. Most were pretty nervous and shaggy when they went in, then laughing and freshly shorn when they came out. It was great fun to be involved and meet some fantastic people from the community. Special thanks to Dennis Schultz, Janice Fitzgerald and the St Baldrick’s organization.
John and I spent a week in Idaho with my family, doing outdoorsy things like skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. It was beautiful and very relaxing. We also rented snowmobiles and took off on one of the mountain trails.
And I crashed into a tree!
I’m fine and the only damage was to my ego and the fender of the snowmobile. I had to pay for the fender, but that’s okay. Unfortunately I cruised through a big pocket of deep, heavy snow and got pulled into the trees. I ended up stuck in about 3 feet of wet snow and it took three passersby with their snowmobiles to drag it out. I’m fine, I’ve got a good story to tell, and we had a blast!
Monday, February 2, 2009 Posted in Weddings
Here are a couple of our favorite images from Holly and Bart’s wedding this summer in Asheville. We love you guys!
Burdick & Lee Photographers is participating in the National Charity Model Search to select “America’s Cutest Kid” and to raise funds for charity.
We’re looking for cute children ages 18 months to 14 years old to model for a portrait to be entered into the contest.
Models Search Special:
$49 entrance fee, which includes a 20 minute model session and one image submitted to the national gallery.
Finalists will be determined by online votes. Anyone may vote. Each vote is $1, and all proceeds from votes benefit the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.
Grand prize national winner will be determined from the 50 city finalists. Winners selected by photography and modeling industry experts.
If your child is selected the national winner, you’ll receive many prizes, including a $5,000 US Savings Bond and a Canon PowerShot G10 digital camera.
If you’re interested in entering your child(ren), please call the studio at 847.874.8976. For more information about the contest, go online to www.sandypucmodels.com.
Christy and Steve on Oyster Bay Beach, St Maarten
While we were on vacation in St Maarten with our friends Andy and Brian, we met newlyweds Christy and Steve at the resort bar one evening and shared some Mai Tais. With no plans the next morning, it seemed like a great opportunity to do some beach photos! Congratulations on your marriage, you guys, and thanks for being such great subjects!
by Jeff
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