JK Photoworks: Blog https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog en-us (C) JK Photoworks (JK Photoworks) Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:25:00 GMT Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:25:00 GMT https://www.jkphotoworks.com/img/s/v-12/u466592592-o212303246-50.jpg JK Photoworks: Blog https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog 96 120 A Swiss Wedding - Tristan & Vanina https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog/2016/10/tristanvanina It started with a conversation over a beer at bar in Chicago and that turned into a trip to Switzerland (and Italy) to shoot this awesome couple's big day.  Tristan and Vanina had a gorgeous wedding ceremony in the hills of Switzerland at Château de la Sarraz followed by one of the most fun receptions I've ever been to at the Grand Hôtel des Rasses set against the backdrop of the mountains around the village of Bullet. 

I only hope I look half as good as this group when I get hitched! 

                   

 

 

]]> (JK Photoworks) https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog/2016/10/tristanvanina Mon, 10 Oct 2016 21:47:00 GMT Dance-Off at Devil's Ridge - Nick & Erica https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog/2013/8/dance-off-at-devils-ridge Two years ago I met Justin and his bride-to-be-Jennifer when I shot their wedding at the Northport Bay Retreat.  The following year I saw them again along with all the rest of the family at his brother, Adam's wedding, also at the Retreat.  Then, this summer I completed the trifecta when I got to shoot the last of the May boys' wedding at St. Andrew's church in Rochester.  The day couldn't have been better.  Perfect weather, an amazing wedding party, awesome family and the night ended with a pretty incredible dance-off between two of the groomsmen, and of course an awesome bride and groom!  All in all it was one of the best times I've had shooting a wedding.  Thanks so much Nick, Erica, Adam, Lauren, Justin and Jennifer for letting me record all your big days!


]]> (JK Photoworks) Devil's Ridge Erica May Nick Photographer Photos Wedding https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog/2013/8/dance-off-at-devils-ridge Thu, 01 Aug 2013 21:37:26 GMT New Friends, Great Start! https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog/2013/5/new-friends-great-start So, the first wedding I shot this year wasn't technically a wedding, but a reception for a wedding that took place in South Africa a few weeks before.  I'd only met the bride once before at a dinner out with some friends.  I didn't meet the groom until the night of the party.  That night, though they made it feel like we'd been long time friends.  They were one of the most laid back and fun couples I've photographed.  And, as a bonus they have a French Bulldog named Monty that happens to be pals wtih my own Frenchie, Butterball. (I'm sure both of them will make it into a post one of these days.)

The pictures will show you, without me having to say it, but I will anyway; awesome couple, awesome night, awesome start to wedding season this year.

 

]]> (JK Photoworks) JK Photoworks chicago city gibson's james party photo photography rebecca reception wedding https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog/2013/5/new-friends-great-start Wed, 22 May 2013 19:21:20 GMT Be Our Guest! https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog/2013/4/beautyandthebeast Last month I  was asked to shoot the performances of Traverse City West Senior High's production of Beauty and the Beast.  What a show!  The students were there rehearsing every day after school, often until late at night.  Both casts did an amazing job.  Here are just a few shots from the performances...

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> (JK Photoworks) Beast Beauty City High JK Musical Photoworks Play School Traverse West https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog/2013/4/beautyandthebeast Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:05:18 GMT Why So Serious?... https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog/2012/11/why-so-serious The best wedding albums are well rounded. They include: bridal beauty, best man "bromance," quiet romantic moments, family time and most importantly fun with friends. In the effort to complete the required shot list, its easy to miss the fun shots. 
But, sometimes my favorite shots from a wedding are the goofy, spontaneous ones.  The ones that let you know the couple is really having a good time on their wedding day instead of just making the rounds, visiting with guests and getting through each part of the day on schedule.  
Theses photos are some of my favorite "less than serious" shots from some weddings I shot this year.
 
 
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]]> (JK Photoworks) https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog/2012/11/why-so-serious Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:33:02 GMT Family Time https://www.jkphotoworks.com/blog/2012/10/family-time Spent a couple days on Torch Lake with one of my best friends, Ben and his family a couple months back.  His WHOLE family.  Every year they choose a different place for their family reunion and this year their spot happened to be just a 45 minute drive from home for me, so I made the trip out to be the honorary third LeBlanc brother.
It was a great weekend filled with food, drink, fun and family.  And, as with all the other times I've spent with them, they made me feel like part of theirs.
Got to be part of the themed dinners, the trips to local micro-brewery and even the family-first announcement of a new baby girl on the way.  Pretty special.  And to top it all off they let me bring my camera and have it trained on them all weekend.  Made plenty of memories and took plenty of photos.  Next year's reunion is already in the works, and whattaya know...they might just be doing it by me again next year.  Can't wait.
 









 

  
 

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