Music Video: Fallen Leaves by Marcus Matteo, featuring Daniel Peters

Chicago music video director video production company behind the scenes

The mood of the song ruled the day when it came to coming up with the art direction for this video. Long cuts, smooth movement and soft yet dramatic lighting was used to bring out the emotion’s of Marcus Matteo’s voice and the precision picking of guitarist Daniel Peters.

Gay Wedding Photography: Brian & Byron at Salvage One in Chicago

Chicago Gay Wedding Photography of gay grooms with a rainbow pinata at Salvage One

Gay wedding photography: Brian & Byron were married at Salvage One, an event space in Chicago.

In 2005 the couple met through the social networking site Friendster, when Brian, who became fascinated with trains as a toddler and wrote a paper in college on British railway policy, searched for men who were interested in “public transit.” Byron’s name was the first to pop up. I’m sure that was more productive than checking out @CTAhotties on Instagram.

Chicago Wedding Photography: Julie & Scott at the Revolution Brewery

Chicago wedding photography athe Revolution Brewery on Milwaukee by photographer John Gress

Chicago Wedding Photography: Scott and Julie started their magical day with a first look on the Orleans – Franklin Street bridge over the Chicago River. Following a loving embrace with the skyline as a backdrop, the couple posed for formal portraits and then traveled to at Assumption Catholic Church for a poignant ceremony. After triumphantly celebrating […]

Chicago advertising photography: testimonial & re-branding ads for Huron Healthcare

Sacramento California Advertising Photographer portrait of Adventist Health Executives

Chicago advertising photography: I was so happy when AgencyEA asked me to be their photographer for a client testimonial & re-branding advertising campaign for the consulting firm Huron Healthcare! The multi-city photoshoot started off in Chicago, then transitioned to Memphis, Sacramento, Baton Rouge and finally Milwaukee. As a portrait photographer it was great to work with so many wonderful people and I enjoyed the challenge of making great images in a variety of locations.

Gay Wedding Photographer: Scott & Alan at the Park Hyatt Chicago

Chicago Gay wedding Photographer Portrait Engagement Photography at the Water Tower

As the clock struck midnight at the Park Hyatt Chicago on New Years Eve 2015, Alan and Scott celebrated their then five-hour-old marriage with their friends, family and their eight-year-old poodle Rascal! The evening started off with cocktails, followed by their 7pm vows, reception and dancing.