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Rob & Jeri- Married! | Illinois Wedding Photographer

July 1, 2010

I was so excited when I was asked to photograph this wedding. The bride is the sister of one of my closest, and longest time friends from around pre-school age. Needless to say, I’ve known the bride & her family for almost my entire life! I couldn’t be more happy that Jeri has found the love of her life in Rob, and wish them a lifetime full of love laughter.. Thank you Rob & Jeri, for having me photograph your special day!

A side note… Jeri & I had talked about photography plans pre-wedding, and I completely respected her thoughts & feelings on capturing the moments, and promised not to be too paparazzi-ish..hehe.. Sooooo, thank YOU for taking a risk and cheesing it up for a few shots w/ your handsome groom.. You both were great! =)

I love their expressions here..

Tags: Wedding, wedding dress
Posted in Wedding | 31782 Comments »2010-07-02+02%3A34%3A56admin

Win Your Wedding Dress! | Illinois Wedding Photographer

March 31, 2010

Brides, did you know that David’s Bridal has a monthly drawing in which you have a chance to score your wedding dress, or up to 5 bridesmaids’ dresses for FREE? How awesome would that be for your wedding budget!?! AND, if you’re the lucky winner, I will sweeten the pot and offer a $150 PRINT CREDIT if your wedding is booked w/ Imaginate Photography! Check it out and apply now!

Tags: bridal gown, bridesmaid dresses, David's Bridal, Wedding, wedding dress
Posted in Blog Announcements, Engagement, Wedding | 2469No Comments »2010-03-31+20%3A00%3A06admin

Ben & Lauren | Illinois Wedding Photographer

February 4, 2010

In October, I had the privilege of photographing Ben & Lauren’s wedding in Champaign, IL. They had a beautiful ceremony, and while it was a tad chilly, the weather held out for us to slip outside for a few portraits. I knew from Ben & Lauren’s engagement session, that it wouldn’t be difficult to capture the sweet, joyous love that they have for one another. Lauren & her sister own L.A. Gourmet Catering, and when these girls cater an event, you had better be ready for some fabulous treats! They didn’t miss a beat, right down to every little detail… Nice work, girls! Thank you, Ben & Lauren for having me capture your wonderful wedding day.. Many best wishes!

Posted in Wedding | 1888No Comments »2010-02-05+05%3A20%3A56admin

Bahman & Debbie | Illinois Wedding Photographer

January 27, 2010

When I was contacted to be the wedding photographer for this wedding, I was really honored & excited for this couple. The beautiful bride has been a family friend of my husbands for as long as he can remember. Such a great, inviting, and fun family and the entire wedding day was every bit of that as well. Thank you, Bahman & Debbie, and I continue to wish you a lifetime of love & happiness =)

This was a lot of fun for the guests & to watch.. A wedding tradition in which sugar cubes are rubbed together over the couple to wish them a sweet life together..

Posted in Wedding | 1850No Comments »2010-01-27+17%3A00%3A17admin

Wedding Peek | Illinois Wedding Photographer

January 8, 2010

Here’s a teaser for a wedding that I’m currently editing.. This one quickly became one of my favorites.. What a beautiful bride!

Posted in Wedding | 17691 Comment »2010-01-08+18%3A30%3A00admin

Wow! | Illinois Photographer

January 5, 2010

The word “wow” is a pretty good description for my feelings about the blog contest from last month. I am completely in awe that you amazing blog readers cast over THREE THOUSAND votes! Thank you so much for participating and showing the blog your voting love! I think it’s simply proof of dedication for good causes =) Originally I had a certain rough number in my mind for what I would donate for St. Jude’s regardless of the number of votes that were cast, thinking that a handful of you may cast a “few” votes.. I really had no idea that the contest would be as big of a hit as it was.. Soooo, I hope you all will forgive me when I donate just a tad less than $3,000 at this time I am glad though, that together, we may have helped to raise awareness to support such a wonderful organization.. Please continue to keep St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in your thoughts & hearts as you give for charitable causes.

As a big thank you, these beautiful pics will be featured soon on the Imaginate website, as well as the rotating banner you see on the top of the Imaginate blog. Your votes also ensured that the beautiful faces in this contest will receive a complimentary 11×14 wall print of their choice! (I’m assuming it will be of their favorite photo that was featured on the blog.. hehe) AND since there was such a dedicated group of fans out there voting for image #’s 5 & 6 from the Child/Baby category, you both are receiving the 11×14 wall print! Whoo hoooo!

Thanks again for such a wonderful response to the fun! Look for more fun contests and challenges throughout 2010 =)

Posted in Babies & Children, Blog Announcements, Family Portraits, Uncategorized, Wedding | 17461 Comment »Wow%21+%7C+Illinois+Photographer2010-01-05+19%3A38%3A30admin

Blog Challenge | Illinois Portrait Photographer

December 19, 2009

As mentioned before the blog challenge is underway! Please cast your vote for your favorite child/baby image to be featured on the updated Imaginate Photography site for 2010.. All votes will generate a $1 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.. So come back often and vote as many times as you would like! Send your family & friends to vote too! See those little “Share” icons on the bottom of this post? Just hover over to see which one you’d like to use! (i.e. facebook, twitter, e-mail, etc) This is round one of the voting.. more categories to come.. Now vote!

Oh and also…. Pssssst.. here’s a secret.. The most voted for image subjects may just be in for a little treat from me for letting me use their beautiful faces on my site! Shh…..

Child/Baby Category

Family Category

Wedding Category

Tags: Babies & Children, Blog Announcements, Family, Wedding
Posted in Babies & Children, Blog Announcements, Uncategorized, Wedding | 1709No Comments »2009-12-20+03%3A42%3A35admin

Blog Contest! | Illinois Photographer

November 30, 2009

Everyone loves a challenge right? This year as the holidays are upon us, I challenge you to make it a wonderful holiday for the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The holidays not only remind me of family, love, and kindness, but it also reminds me how thankful I am for our health and well being. There are so many children that spend their holidays confined to a hospital, battling life threatening illnesses, and they need the holidays to be special too. Let’s do what we can together, to make that happen!

WHAT: Here is your challenge.. With the new year comes updating my website, blog, etc. Is there a portrait image that you absolutely LOVE and would love others to see? Please help in this by submitting a favorite photo from your portrait session during 2009 to be featured. Just send me an e-mail (bridget@imaginatephotography.com) w/ the image # and/or description of your portrait choice from your session and it will be entered into the contest. (please one entry per client)

WHEN: Between December 1st- December 10th: submit your photo choices!
Between December 12th-December 31st: those submitted entries will be featured on the blog for voting

DETAILS: All sessions are encouraged! (baby, children, family, wedding, engagement, hs senior, maternity…There will be separate voting categories for each of the entry subjects) Once the voting begins, you are welcome to submit as many votes as you would like, for a $1 donation each vote. Send your family, friends, co-workers.. they can all vote for your image!… All proceeds will be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital So, the more votes, the larger the donation we can make to help bring some holiday cheer to these children!

Let’s do our best to show our support, everyone.. Now e-mail me your entry! =)

With the new year comes updating my website, blog, etc. Please help in this by submitting a favorite photo from your portrait session during 2009. Just send me an e-mail (bridget@imaginatephotography.com) w/ the image #, descpription, etc. from your session and it will be entered into the contest. (please only submit one image)

Tags: Babies & Children, Blog Announcements, Family, HS Senior, Maternity, monthly special, Wedding
Posted in Babies & Children, Blog Announcements, Engagement, Family Portraits, HS Senior, Maternity, Wedding | 16481 Comment »2009-12-01+05%3A19%3A23admin

Greg & Sara’s Engagement | Illinois Engagement Photographer

November 3, 2009

It was such a pleasure working w/ Greg & Sara.. They have such a sweet, sweet love about the two of them. You can really see that spark for one another in their eyes.. I love that! It was soooooo freezing cold on the morning of their e-session, but they were the troopers and kept on goin’..Great meeting you both and I wish you all the best in your marriage =)

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Posted in Uncategorized, Wedding | 14614 Comments »2009-11-04+02%3A52%3A04admin

Tyler & Leeann | Illinois Wedding Photographer

August 26, 2009

I was so excited when I was asked to photograph Tyler & Leeann’s wedding… Leeann is the baby sister of a HS friend of mine. It was a bit drizzly & rainy on their wedding day, but I’m pretty sure there were rainbows all around.. We even found a quaint little place tucked under an awning for some outdoor photos. I would say the love in the air during their ceremony and vows, was everything but drizzly Congrats to you both, Tyler & Leeann, and a life full of happiness & rainbows =)

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