Preparing for your first family photo session? Here are 7 helpful tips to for deciding what to wear for your family photo session with Chicago family photographer, Ashley Hamm Photography.
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Happy birthday to the sweetest little man, Wyatt! This colorful Palatine family session at Kate's beautiful home was a joy to capture! Could their backyard be any prettier?! The August summer light was perfect, and Wyatt had so many smiles for the camera to celebrate his birthday!
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Kelly & Bryan. Two of the sweetest people and part of one of the most hilariously joyful and loving families! Their beautiful Morton Arboretum wedding day was perfect. From the moment Bryan saw Kelly for their first look under the pavilion, I don’t think anyone could hold back their tears. Their ceremony held at Meadow Lake was a perfect summer day followed by a floral-filled reception in the Gingko Room.
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One of my favorite things about being a Chicago event photographer is photographing truly unforgettable moments./ The look on Steve's face when he opened the door to his 70th birthday party at RPM Events, was priceless! His family and close friends celebrated in style over the Chicago riverwalk with amazing food and beautiful views.
Happy 70th birthday Steve, and cheers to many more!
I first met Jess & Alla in beautiful Colorado for Jess's sister's wedding and was OVERJOYED when I heard from them for their engagement session at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary. The night could not have been any prettier, with July in full bloom and the Chicago skyline as the perfect backdrop. The flowers were in full bloom with butterflies joining us on their session! Here are just a few of my favorite images from their engagement session!
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A huge congratulations to David on his retirement from GTI Energy! It was an amazing event, celebrating all David had accomplished with good wishes for his retirement. Onto your next adventure, and thank you for allowing me to capture your event!
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Just a few short months away for these two and their wedding day at Makray! It was a gorgeous evening for Brent & Lyndsay’s Chicago riverwalk engagement session where we met at the iconic Wrigley building. These two are so photogenic and are always making each other laugh! I cannot wait for their summer wedding day.
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Isabella & Pat first met in kindergarten, grew up in the same neighborhood, and as luck would have it both attended DePaul University in Chicago! In our first conversation, Isabella & Pat shared with me their vision for their classic downtown Chicago wedding, which included a beautiful ceremony at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Chicago followed by a reception at Cafe La Cave in Des Plaines.
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It was such a joy working with Blaine & Sean at the classic Meson Sabika for their beautiful wedding day. For their day we started at The Indigo Hotel followed by their romantic first look and bridal portraits along the Naperville Riverwalk! The Naperville Riverwalk is such a great spot for wedding party photos with its bridges, florals, and river views.
For their ceremony, Blaine & Sean planned a beautiful ceremony with the mansion as their backdrop followed by their reception in the stunning pavilion. Their reception had such gorgeous florals, gold tones, and classic touches.
Some of my favorite moments from their day were the rain holding off (thank you), Blaine & Sean’s first look, and Blaine’s first look with her grandparents (10/10 recommend). Enjoy!
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It was such a joy to capture Jack and Courtney’s intimate wedding celebration and baby shower at RPM Italian in downtown River North. It was the perfect summer evening for this sweet couple and their families to gather together and celebrate!
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If there’s one thing I love about being a Chicago event photographer, it’s capturing so many unique events across the city. From opening night to opening bottles in celebration at Bottles Up, the amazing cast and crew at Timeline Theater celebrated a wonderful opening night!
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A classic summer wedding at the Gardens of Woodstock captured by wedding photographer, Ashley Hamm Photography. I first met Stephanie and Noe at a music festival years ago and fell in love with their personalities and talents! Noe is an amazing guitarist at Egi Music, and Stephanie is the co-owner of Garden Gypsy Collective! For their wedding day, Stephanie and Noe had a vision of a beautiful outdoor ceremony with a garden backdrop with flowers and plants surrounding them. The Gardens of Woodstock could not be a more perfect venue, with its spacious garden ceremony space and a variety of spaces for amazing portraits!
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If there’s one Chicago neighborhood I love for a colorful engagement session, it’s Roger Park! Tucked away on the North Shore, it’s home to some of my favorite murals (and one amazing brussel sprout). I first met Jake & Aaron over Zoom, where we talked about their love of art, and music, their adorable puppy, and their vision for their fall Firehouse Chicago wedding.
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