Summer in Chicago

I was sitting here today looking at the buds outside my office window finally opening their shells and blooming for the rest of us to enjoy.

It all makes me think of how excited I am for summer in our city.  Chicago is one of best places to be in the spring and summer… the colors, the energy… it’s like we all open our shells and blossom just like the buds.  This engagement session in Lincoln Park last summer is just what I’m talking about… bring the summer shooting ON!

You can see more from Corrie & Dan’s session HERE.

Florals by Life in Bloom

 

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Kate & Matt- Engaged

I think if I was to define what the word “couple” truly means… I’d have to say it would be two people in this wide world that complement each other and bring out the best in one another.  This is Kate & Matt.  Also, do you see how gorgeous Kate’s smile is?  She flashes it and the whole world lights up!  Can’t wait for your wedding next year you two<3

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Florals by Life in Bloom

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Anne - These are awesome!!! Love the laying on the blanket ones! :)

Ali V - I love the last picture too! All of them are wonderful – you guys look like you are having so much fun :)

Sara Angel - The pictures turned out great! Love the ones of you laughing. Congratulations again! xoxo

Melissa Costello - LOVE these photos! My favorite is the last one of Matt and Kate laying next to each other. That photo to me best highlights their wonderful relationship.

Miranda & Vincent- Lemont, Illinois

I have developed a habit of narrating my posts at the end lately, or maybe not at all and just letting the photos speak for themselves… but I feel as if that approach just wouldn’t do Miranda & Vincent’s last October day justice.  Miranda and Vince are both artists… Miranda a writer/poet and Vince a musician.  They had the simplest wedding day I have probably ever shot, but let me tell you… when it comes to wedding days less can most definitely be more.  I started out the 8 hour day with Miranda for 4 hours of it.  Miranda chose to get ready at the cozy little 3rd floor apartment that she and Vincent share.  Being surrounded by the familiar was important to her and she wanted me there to capture this time as she had family coming in an out all day celebrating and wishing her well.  The family members were also coming to pray with her before the new chapter of her life with Vince was to commence.  The moment where I almost let the waterworks take over myself was when her flower girls and ring bearer (all family members as well) knelt to pray with her.  What is it they say about the prayers of children?  The day turned out to be a rainy one, but Miranda and Vince smiled on as only a couple with the sunshine of love in their hearts can do.

The peacock theme was chosen because when Vince first spotted Miranda

at a Halloween party she was dressed as… you guessed it…

a peacock;)  The rest is history!

For her “something old” Miranda wore here mother’s veil…

and of course, it’s obvious what she chose for her “something blue”

Hair and Makeup: Leticia Benitez, Makeup Artist

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Ashley - You captured the day beautifully! And I learned a few things from this post, too! :)

Miranda Innaimo - Kina, you helped capture one of the most beautiful days of my life. For that, I will always thank you.

This post even brought on my own waterworks.

Cheers love,
MI

Emilia & Brian- Santa Barbara, California

I was so blessed to be a part of this editorial shoot during my time at United 2013 conference.  Christianne Taylor did an incredible job coordinating the shoot at Knapp’s Castle, and my good friend and fellow Chicago wedding photographer, Emilia Schobeiri (www.emiliajanephotography.com) simply ROCKED as a model.  As a side note, isn’t that dress TO DIE FOR?  After a week or learning at the conference, sharing, and getting to express myself fully as an artist shooting in the California sunshine, I’m feeling ready for the 2013 wedding season right around the corner! Bring it!

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Laura Gordon - These images are so beautiful Kina!

admin - Heck yes Gina;)!

Gina M. - Can I be the president of your fan club?

Lauren Wakefield - These are GORGEOUS!!! And that Emilia…boy can she model!!! So beautiful. :)

admin - It was like MADE for you!

Emilia Jane - Christianne is lucky I didn’t steal that dress ;-) LOVED it so much.

A Pretty Giveaway!

Gracias!  Danke! Mahalo! Merci!

<3 THANK YOU <3

As we reached 3,000 fans on Facebook this week at Kina Wicks Photography, I was overwhelmed with gratefulness for the light and love your support brings me!

I want to celebrate by giving away this pretty necklace from Jungwha by Amy Stewart. I think that a feather is the perfect symbol of how you all make me feel… lifted up on the wings of your friendship.

To enter the giveaway, simply comment under this post.  If you’d like an extra 2 entries, go on Facebook and “share” the post (HERE) on your personal page!

To win, you must be a current fan of Kina Wicks Photography facebook page:). Winner will be chosen at 9:00 am Thursday morning.

XOXO!!

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Samantha Solatka - Thank you for always giving me an example to follow in everything you do. You’re an amazing photographer!

Julie - Beautiful work!
Beautiful gift!

Krista Grace - Love this necklace!! Congrats on reaching 3000!

Gina Montaleone - Congrats Kina! You are so talented and such a sweet person. xo

Brooke - Love this, so pretty. Congrats on 3000 fans!

Orysia - I’m so glad a dear friend used you as their wedding photographer so I am able to enjoy the artistic talent you have been blessed with :)

Mia Bjerring - This is so pretty! Congratulations on hitting 3000 fans! And thank you for this giveaway! :)
I shared this on my personal page as well!

Jill Prebola - I love everything you do ;)

Kirs Hiekkarinne - Your work is amazing. Hope I’ll be as good as you some day! :) Also this necklace is beautiful!

Mary Bloem - Don’t ever quit. Your work is always beautifully brilliant!

Ashley - Congrats on 3,000 fans!! PS – The new website design is awesome!

Allison Cole - We are so lucky to have you as our photographer! Love you and your work! <3

jennifer difilippo - Your pictures are beautiful

Joy Phillips - Kina — you photographed my friend Naomi’s wedding and did an AMAZING job!

jacqueline - Entering the giveaway! I enjoy seeing your business grow and sneak peeks of pics you take.

Kelly Macrander - I love your pictures so much! Your so talented!

Thanise skouras - Love your work!

Deena Aviles - Love your work and honored that you photographed my wedding :)

Deena Aviles - Love your work! I was lucky to have you photograph my wedding! :)

Kim Allen - Love!

Lydia Sadlowski - You are an amazing photographer! I love looking at your pictures! You are very talented!

Emily L - You are incredibly talented, Kina. I’ve loved watching your business grow and you evolve as an artist. Here’s to another 3,000 fans — Congratulations!

Anna Brewer - Aw, Kina, you take wonderful photos!!! I love your photos!

Lety - Kina Wicks – one of my favorite artist!

Elyse Pyle - I love your work! The colors in all your photos are all very calming.

Deidre Lapina - Always love seeing your beautiful work!!

beth ellis - If I could, I would pay you to follow my little family around everywhere, everyday because I haven’t seen anyone who captures moments quite like you!

Kirsten - Kina! I will always cherish the photos you took of Julian and I for our engagement. You do truly amazing things.

Melissa DiFilippo - Your work is amazing!!! I can’t wait to book you for some newborn pics!!!

Lauren Fountas - This is so cool! I’m so glad so many people have discovered your amazing work! Hopefully we can work together again in the future!

adina - Love!

Jennifer Babe - You have a wonderful talent that you share with all of us but most importantly you have inspired my 16 year old daughter (Kimmi) to want get into photography. Thank you!

jenah - You inspire me!

Victoria Coley - Congratulations!! Your work is really amazing!!

Carisa Dabb - Your work is always stunning and beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us! You truly do inspire me. :)

Faith Griggs - love your work Kina

Melanie Murphy - Simply beautiful. Thank you kindly for this lovely giveaway!

Jasmine - You are AMAZING my beautiful cousin, I am so proud of who you have become!

Kelly nevitt - Your work is amazing!

Stephanie Rogers - Im in love with this necklace! Keep on being amazing! :)

Ruth Siemer - I always enjoy your lovely pictures, Kina!

Destiny Garza - I LOVE your work and would love to win this awesome necklace ;)

Kristi Kelly - Your work inspires me! Truly inspires me! Keep doing wonderful things! =)

Simone Anne - I love your work! It’s such a pleasure seeing it in my newsfeed :)

Brittany Thompson - Enter me in for this beautiful necklace!!

Nancy Brown - Love your work, Kina!

Danielle

Model: Danielle, GG Models Ink

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With April upon us it’s time for those Senior Portraits again!  I will never forget being in front of the camera at my favorite photo studio in town the summer I graduated from high school and how special I felt!  Graduation is an excellent time to celebrate YOU!

If you’re a class of 2013 or 2014 high school graduate, email me at info@kinawicks.com for more information about setting up a session! XOXO

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Elise

Elise :: GG Models INK

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Now and then I pace my place
I can’t retrace how I got here
I cheat the light to check my face
It’s slightly harder than last year

And all at once it gets hard to take
It gets hard to fake what I won’t be
Cause one of these days I’ll be born and raised
And it’s such a waste to grow up lonely

I still have dreams, they’re not the same
They don’t fly as high as they used to
I saw my friend, he’s in my head
And he said, “You don’t remember me, do you?”

Then all at once it gets hard to take
It gets hard to fake what I won’t be
Cause one of these days I’ll be born and raised
And it’s such a waste to grow up lonely

I still got time, I still got faith
I call on both of my brothers
I got a mom, I got a dad
But they do not have each other

So line on up, and take your place
And show your face to the morning
Cause one of these days you’ll be born and raised
And it all comes on without warning

- Born & Raised, John Mayer

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