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laura & roy | chicago wedding photographer

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This ‘e-session’ was so different than the usual type of engagement photos that I do.  When asking Laura about her wedding and what she envisioned her day to be, she said she was having a commitment ceremony with Roy and wanted there to be as little pomp and circumstance, and as little ‘wedding-like’ as possible.  So we came up with the idea of having all of their children (and grandbaby!) over for a family BBQ and just photographing them as they hung out for their ‘e-session.’  Needless to say I was SO excited because this is truly what I love to do – to document life’s sweet moments as they happen naturally, to show what I see when I’m quietly walking around a room (or backyard).

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  1. courtney buckley says:

    How is it that you make everything in life look so beautiful? I don’t even know these people put am touched by the love they obviously have for one another and their family. Great work as always!

  2. Laura Ann Roedel says:

    Suzy,
    Thank you for sharing time with our family and for these beautiful photos. You have such a gift for capturing the feel of what we were experiencing. Looking forward to August.
    Laura Ann

  3. Iris says:

    I just love the pictures. What a beautiful family! And then the last few with Roy and Laura . It beautifully shows their love and friendship. Thank you for sharing!

  4. Roy says:

    Doh! I knew that Logan would steal the show :). Great job Suzy, thank you.

  5. I love to shoot in those settings, as well. I love the last two photos, but I think the last one is my favorite :o)

  6. Anna Albrecht says:

    What a beautiful day! I got all teary-eyed seeing Roy and Laura Ann looking at each other. Roy, Logan is absolutely beautiful, but I’d say that your smile gives him a run for his money (well, piggy bank) Suzy, you do amazing work – I can’t wait for Ceremony Day.

  7. doris says:

    You guys (and family) are just so beautiful. Great photos. Looking forward to witnessing the big event! xxo

  8. […] I’ve ever been to (no, literally I was crying through the whole ceremony).  As I listened to Laura & Roy say their own vows to each other it was very evident that they have such an incredibly mature and […]

  9. Patti Ernst says:

    perfect

  10. MARYJANE VEACH says:

    Roy is my “Big Little Brother” I love him so very much>These photos just capture him .and you captured the whole “everything” so well thank you Suzy

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