we’re back in chicago!! after an insane trip back to delaware for priscilla&mike’s awesome philly wedding, my little brother’s high school graduation, and a host of other family gatherings and photo sessions – we have returned and we are ready to go! our apologies for neglecting our blog. we know you guys have been waiting patiently!
we had vanessa&mike’s session at the gorgeous morton arboretum in glen ellyn. of course, it decided to storm like crazy just minutes before we were supposed to start! luckily it passed fairly quickly and we had the whole place to ourselves after that.
we were there for 2 hours and barely covered a tiny corner of the place! we’re so glad that they chose such a beautiful place to shoot. (did i mention that’s where they got engaged? soooo cute!) we had a fantastic time and we absolutely can’t wait for their october wedding!!




i would like to take a moment and say how in love with vanessa’s dress i am.






you might think that’s some sunflare – but it’s actually vanessa&mike’s awesomeness radiating through the photo.






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-gina
gina&tony

Asheley Kram - These photos of Vanessa and Mike are wonderful! It captures their love perfectly. Well done! I can’t wait to see your work at the wedding!
Jeff Ottow - aaaahhhhhhh cute pictures!
Julia - Super cute! I love how the colors are so vivid.
Dan - These pictures are great, guys!
Amanda - I love all of these pictures! I especially like the one towards the end where Vanessa is looking in Mike’s eyes! So awesome guys!
Dave - Nice creative pictures. You guys look good AND they are giving me good ideas for Europe. Twofer.
DK - The hand holding one is my fav.
Mom - Ah the love in both your eyes! Beautiful! I really like the slide show, some of my favs are in there.
Ryan - Vanessa’s dress is nice, but mike’s shirt is hipster-tastic. (guys never get compliments on their clothes, and that sucks. and yes hipster-tastic is a compliment. in this context.)
Emily - These pics are absolutely gorgeous! You’ve really captured Mike and Vanessa!
And the colors are amazingly vivid!
Ken Snead - These photos do Vanessa and Mike proud. They are enough to bring a tear to this dads eye!
Momma - My baby giirl and son-in-law to be…you are so in love and so happy and so beautiful together…it makes my heart sing. I love how your happiness and love was captured so exquisitely by Gina and Tony. I can’t wait for the wedding photos.
Love and Kisses …..Momma
Pam McCandless - Great pictures!
Aunt Nancy - Beautiful pictures, these are a great memory for you. Can’t wait for the wedding photos.
Aunt Claudia - Beautiful! The most beautiful couple!
XOOXOXXO
Karen Savas - Awesome pics…loved the video/slideshow!! “Love Is In The Air!!!”…Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aunt Clare - Thanks for sharing the pictures! They are beautiful–cute couple, beautiful setting. I can’t wait to meet Vanessa.
Andrea - Cute!
Chrissy - Love the pictures! Can’t wait to see you!
Kathy - Awww…you guys are absolutely adorable together. You can tell that you are so much in love with one another.
Liz - supah cute
Nancy - The color in these pictures are definitely vibrant. I really love the dress. What a cute couple! I love the third picture and the picture with the sun glare.
Handsome Dan - Gorgeous pics — colors look great!
Aunt Noreen - Awwww! I love your pictures – can’t wait for the wedding!
vanessa&mike|married // signature events, woodridge | gina&tony|photographers - chicago wedding photographers - [...] once in awhile we get a couple that really just touches us deep down. i’m happy to say that vanessa&mike are one of those couples! vanessa is a cancer survivor, and listening to their story and seeing the [...]
vanessa&mike|married // signature events, woodridge - [...] once in awhile we get a couple that really just touches us deep down. i’m happy to say that vanessa&mike are one of those couples! vanessa is a cancer survivor, and listening to their story and seeing the [...]
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