Chicago Nightlife Advertising Photography: World Of Chocolate Ad Campaign

Chicago nightlife advertising photography lifestyle ad campaign photographer John Gress

I first stepped into Chicago’s Union Station in 1996.I was 18 years-old and traveling through on my way to check out colleges with my mother. What possessed me to take a train clear across the country is beyond me, but I did really enjoyed the experience of seeing so much of our country first time.

Fast forward 18-years and I am back in Union Stations cavernous great hall, creating a Nightlife lifestyle ad campaign for the Aids Foundation of Chicago’s World of Chocolate. A charity event that raises money for people living with HIV and AIDS.

Chicago Small Business Promotional Video: Terry’s Toffee

Chicago Corporate Videographer Production company

Promotional video: Earlier this month, I worked with Terry’s Toffee to create a promotional video for their business showcasing their award-winning handcrafted confections. I love helping companies and other creative people tell their stories, especially when my clients are so passionate about their products and services.

Chicago Suburban Gay Wedding Photographer: Chris & Tom

Grooms pose for Chicago Suburban Gay Wedding

Chicago Suburban Gay Wedding Photographer: Following Chris and Tom’s wedding at Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst, Illinois, we headed to Wilder Park to shoot formal photos. We had to cut things short when a massive thunderstorm passed over. Thankfully we took refuge in another couples tent from a wedding that took place earlier that day. Once the flash flood was over the shoeless grooms ran to their car so we could make it to the reception on time.

Madison Portrait Photographer: Dr. David Cookson

Madison Portrait Photographer Dr. David Cookson at Maple Bluff Country Club

I went to Madison, Wisconsin a few weeks ago to shoot a portrait of Dr. David Cookson for the United States Gold Association. You can’t go wrong with late afternoon light back lighting fall color.

Chicago Same-Sex Wedding Photographer: Jack & Jim

Chicago Same-Sex Wedding Photographer capture grroms getting ready

I had a great time being the Chicago same-sex wedding photographer for these two grooms help each other get ready and then walk down the isle at this fun outdoor gay wedding near Milwaukee. It was a beautiful day, starting with their sunset ceremony and ending finishing with their night time sky lantern release.