2008 Best of Wedding Competition Finalist!

emily + dan : 11.14.09 : the modern wing : chicago art institute
ceremony: Bond Chapel, University of Chicago reception: Art Institute of Chicago, Modern Wing coordination: Lauren Carter/Lola Event Productions entertainment: Stitely Entertainment floral design: Cornelia McNamara Flowers linens: BBJ Linens

meet baby chase: 6 months old
It’s been over three years since I photographed Michelle and Antonio’s beautiful wedding. So of course I was very excited when Michelle contacted me to tell me the great news about there new baby boy! He is absolutely adorable with Michelle’s long eyelashes. What a perfect combination of both parents he is. And everybody knows, there’s nothing I like to photograph better than a naked baby with a hat on… Take a peek at a few of my favorites below:

meet baby aiden : 3 months old : baby : chicago
I was so excited when Nick + Eva contacted me to photograph their brand new baby boy. Seems like just yesterday that I was photographing their fabulous wedding! Well just take a peek at this beautiful little guy. His eyes are so big and it was nice of him to roll over for the very first time when we were photographing him on his tummy. So fun that we got to capture that on film. I really just wanted to take a bite out of those cheeks! Here are just a few of my favorites: chicago baby and child photography by Gina DeConti/Imaginative Studios, Inc.

huicha + billy : a chicago engagement session
I had such a great time with Huicha and Billy at their e-session. They started out by telling me how un-photogenic they are. Do you know how many people start their sessions this way? Well after just a little bit they were both posing like models on a fashion shoot. I loved how playful they both were. Can’t wait for their wedding in just a few short months! Here is a little slideshow I put together from our fun afternoon: chicago engagement photography by Gina DeConti/Imaginative Studios, inc.

Amber + Joel’s Real Wedding : 10.25.09 : Hotel Sofitel Chicago
ceremony + reception: Sofitel Hotel, Chicago event coordination: Ali Phillips/Engaging Events floral design: Richard Remiard Event Design entertainment: David Rothstein Music hair: Livia Caporale photography: Gina DeConti, Amy Beth Harkess, and