Please click the following links to see more gay wedding photos and to learn more about John’s wedding photography rates,

“Working with John was a true pleasure. From our first meeting, he took the time to listen to what we wanted to capture on our big day. Shooting the ceremony in the domed theatre at the Adler Planetarium presented its own photographic challenges, and during the pre-wedding site check he offered some excellent ideas and solutions to get us what we wanted. Then he more than delivered, from the outdoor pictures beforehand to the ceremony itself to the action-packed reception afterwards. And he did so in an unobtrusive, highly professional way. Net, John gets a top rating — as well as profuse thanks — from my husband and me.” – Wally

More about Gay Wedding Photography in Chicago by Photographer John Gress:

Chicago gay wedding Photographer John Gress enjoys shooting all types wedding ceremonies, parties, celebrations, receptions, and portraits in Chicago, Illinois and across the Midwest. He’s an expert portrait photographer and he loves capturing candid, photojournalistic images of the couple & their guests during the private emotional moments and during the public cornerstone moments that make each wedding day special. When you look up Gay Wedding Photography Chicago, other photographers will claim to be wedding photojournalists, but John has had his work published in periodicals around the world. He’s also engaged to his partner Marcus and is planning his own wedding. Do you know any good photographers? =)

See collections of photos from John on his  Chicago wedding home page.

Vendors

Event Coordinator: Lynn Gonzalez, Five Grain Events

Band: High Society Orchestra

Florist: The Flower Firm

Baker: Dinkel’s Bakery

Limo: Windy City Limo

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The music began and these two amazing women walked alone for the last time. After reading their beautiful vows they exchanged rings they poignantly celebrated their marriage while encircled by family and friends .

More about Illinois Lesbian Wedding Photographer by John Gress:

Illinois Lesbian Wedding Photographer John Gress enjoys shooting all types wedding ceremonies, parties, celebrations, receptions, and portraits in Chicago, Illinois and across the Midwest. He’s an expert portrait photographer and he loves capturing candid, photojournalistic images of the couple & their guests during the private emotional moments and during the public cornerstone moments that make each wedding day special. Other Illinois Lesbian Wedding Photographers claim to be wedding photojournalists, but John Gress has had his work published in periodicals around the world. He’s also engaged to his partner Marcus and is planning his own wedding. Do you know any good photographers? =)

See collections of photos from John Gress on his  Chicago wedding home page.

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Chicago Marathon: This weekend I photographed the Chicago Marathon for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s Team to End AIDS (T2). It was a fun experience finding just over 130 runners in a sea of 45,000. At first I thought it was going to be a difficult task, but thanks to the unique design of their jersey, it wasn’t that hard after all.

This images will be used in advertising campaigns so the organization can solicit even more donations.

The mission of T2 is to improve the lives of those who are affected by HIV/AIDS by raising funds to support the programs of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Click here to make a donation.

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Along with capturing great light and the athletes I wanted the images to have some Chicago landmarks as well.

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I love this area below which I found on Franklin Street, where sunlight was reflecting off of two buildings and hitting the runners from opposite angles. You can guarantee I’ll be there again next year!
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Chicago charity fundraising video: Armando Ramirez is a longtime participant in AIDS Run & Walk Chicago. Last year, his run represented a milestone: 10 years of living with HIV.

Show your support for Armando and the estimated 23,000 Chicagoans living with HIV/AIDS by joining Team Armando. Register for a 5K run, 10k run or 5k walk at aidsrunwalk.org.

Produced and directed by John Gress.

More about Chicago charity fundraising video production company:

Chicago charity fundraising video production company: filming TV commercials, Web videos, internet commercials, music videos, presentation,corporate videos, infomercials, promotional, how to, instructional, television, multimedia, industrial and charity fundraiser films by director of photography, filmmaker and videographer John Gress in Chicago, Illinois and across the Midwest.

As the leader of our Chicago video production company and as a videographer and filmmaker, Gress’ passion is creating visually stunning films that set him and his clients apart. Anyone can shoot a video for facebook, youtube and the web, but it takes a team of video professionals to deliver quality production content that will maximize the value of each and every impression by emotionally connecting the viewer with your company or product through film and video.

Our Chicago video production company has worked with numerous charities and companies including AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Aon, Avlon, Hyatt Hotels, The Joliet Slammers, Motorolla, Ripon Athletic, Sagin LLC and many more.

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At the end of winter, on a day when the temperature didn’t reach 10-degrees, I needed to create an ad campaign to promote an organization that competes in summertime athletic events to raise money for charity. Even though it was sunny on the day of our shoot, if I dared take the athletes on location, in no time at all it would have resulted in frostbite and frozen pained expressions.

So the solution was to have the athletes suit up in my studio and light them as though they were outdoors on a sunny day. Then the following frigid morning, I woke up at sunrise and captured scenes of Chicago that could be used as backgrounds for the photos. Once I applied the same sharpening and contrast adjustments to both images to create an intense hyper-realism, I combined the two into what you see here.

I love shooting on location and prefer it! So don’t start thinking most of the photos you see on this site are compilations, they aren’t. it’s just that sometimes difficult situations require creative solutions.

The TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) Chicago is a charity endurance training program benefiting the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC). Since 2003, T2 has trained thousands of participants for half-marathons, marathons, triathlons and cycling events.

AFC is a local and national leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Collaborating with community organizations to develop and improve HIV/AIDS services, AFC funds and coordinates prevention, care, and advocacy projects including effective, compassionate HIV/AIDS policy.

Registration for any T2 training programs is $99 and includes Race entry, Fitness Formula Clubs membership, training led by certified USA Triathlon and USA Track & Field coaches, a personal fundraising page, training/race shirts and race day support.

They are currently trying to signup runners for the Chicago Marathon! Visit www.T2EA.org to learn more and register for the Chicago Triathlon 8/10, Chicago Half Marathon 9/7 and other competitions.

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