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Happy holidays everyone!

I finally got the website up and running. My "@partrickphotography.com" email is also fixed. Be sure to visit my site AFTER thanksgiving.... when you can't stand to see another turkey.

New Web site coming soon. It will be like Warneka 2.0. either way, I have been working on the site. Remember I am a minimalist.... clean lines...lots of white space.... this is what you will get. :)

Great News! A new store is coming to town. Strictly Locals. A new hang out to see some great artwork from local artists. More later... You can check my work out there too!
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Just a quick post to wish everyone a happy, safe fall season. Like my other posts mention, I was in Cancun and had a blast. Got a little work done and the rest of the time was mine. I am now back in the middle of fall trying to enjoy it. Not that hard.... Beautiful colors all around. :) Get out there and enjoy it while you can.

Cancun Wedding

I just got back from Cancun.  I was actually hired for a private family event.  I had to photograph a family on vacation and doing a few other events.  But Here is the fun part!  I saw a couple walking down the beach on one of my days off. the woman was in a white, long, sun dress the man in black shorts, and a white top.  I said they look like they just got married. I noticed that as they walked down the beach they handed their camera to strangers to take there photo. it is not that uncommon, heck, I even do that.  But they did it a lot more often as they walked.

  I watched them stand on a small jetty her dress  and long brown hair blowing  in the wind behind her as the waves crashed in. He stood in front of her as they took turns taking photos of each other.    IT DROVE ME CRAZY! I said to my wife, "I have to shoot this couple!"  I ran over and asked them for their P&S camera.   It turns out they were just married and were from the Russian Federation.  I  pointed to myself and said  Professional photographer. Her eyes lit up and handed me the camera.  I sent them out on the jetty of rocks, wind blowing their hair and dress back, waves crashing in, blue skies and teal colored ocean behind them....   and I shot, and posed them a little at first, and shot and shot and shot......  I was waste deep in the surf almost being knocked over by the waves...  but I was having so much fun. They kissed and hugged.... and I shot and shot.  I just let them be a "couple"  and I shot around them.

It was interesting to see that we did not have to speak the same language to work together. But on the other hand, that is one of the reason's I LOVE photography.  I am not good with languages, and my writing is even worse.  but my photos do all the talking for me.  I felt as high as a kite after taking about 50 photos with the couple from Russia.  I hope they enjoy the photos.  I realized, I really love what I have a chance to do with my photography. Make people happy.

I saw the couple the next day while we were checking out. I gave the groom my business card and said  Please email a photo.  He smiled and thanked me again. I wished them good luck and many happy years.  I know they did not understand my words, but they got the meaning.    

It is not the paper the photos are printed on or the camera that I use that makes photography so exciting to me.  It is the fact that I get the chance to capture people in a happy time in their lives and record it so they have it beautifully documented for themselves and the next generation. 


If you are having a wedding in some far off destination, and not sure if it is worth having a local photo on the trip please give it some thought.  I and willing and able to work with you to make sure you have to best photos of the event for yourselves and your family to share for years to come.

Here are a few images from a wedding I shot with Saundra Karol.  She is a fantastic photographer and a blast to work with.  The Bride and Groom,  Angela and Jack were so easy to work with! the forecast was rain all day,  but It turned out to be a perfect day, Blue skies, white clouds. Just beautiful for their wedding day.  Thank you both for letting us witness your big day and We wish many happy years ahead you both. Here are some images.

Another beautiful Wedding day

I had the chance to shoot with a friend photographer  Saundra Karol.  I seems like it has been monsoon season around the Chicago area, but God must have loved this couple. Blue skies, Puffy white clouds, and ....OK, It was a bit humid ...but what a beautiful day for a great couple  Angela and Jack to get married on!  I will post some of the photos when I can,  Until then, go check out Saundra's work on her site.

Until then I can only give you a "taste" of the beautiful day ....

We just wanted to wish everyone out there a Happy 4th of July. Please have fun,but stay safe.

P

Grace Ormonde Book party

I had the best time Sunday evening.  I was invited to the Grace Ormonde  party at the Trump Tower in Chicago.  Champagne and great company made the evening an exciting end to the weekend.   I met up with Deborah and Don from http://www.katesfinephotography.com.  what a fantastic couple!  We had a chance to share ideas, talk shop and most of all have fun checking out Grace's New book called " Being in love, never goes out of style".   The book is beautiful!  If you ever wanted the perfect book for your coffee table, this is the book.   it is also huge, so if you don't HAVE a coffee table,  you can use this as one!  Bob Davis was nice enough to shoot a photo of us,  I hope I can get my hands on a copy of it.

As the evening progressed, We met Eron, from Front Room Photography, what a funny guy!  Anyway, between the two of them I had a chance to learn a lot,  and hopefully make some new friends.   Check out the book the first chance you get.


Update**

Here is a photo from the Grace Ormonde Book party in Chicago, Illinois. It was a wonderful evening and gave me a chance to meet some new friends and say hi to some old ones. This photo was taken by Bob davis  Of Bob & Dawn Davis Photography and Design.  Thank you bob for the photo.

A video from a few weddings.

Lily made for a beautiful Bride!

This is lily and Victor.  I had so much fun with this couple.  We only had a few hours to

shoot So we set out around the downtown area to grab some photos that they will remember for years and just might make their friends envious  :).  This couple made it a dream to shoot photos.

I worked with a wonderful couple this weekend

The  Bride was a dream to work with. We shot around Chicago, on a sunny, blue sky day.  I will post some photos as I get them edited.  I am a little behind right now. 

A photo from an Engagement shoot

I love shooting around the city. There are so many interesting textures and angles to work with. I like this photo.

editing photos from the wedding this past weekend. trying to narrow it down a bit.

How can you not love a couple like this?

Kari and Danas.

I was privileged to witness a fantastic couple getting married this weekend.  Kari and Danas were a dream to work with and once the nerves of the day settled down,  they too started to enjoy their big day. the Ceremony was held in a temple located in Old Town and the reception was hosted by Gruen Galleries, located in the art district, River North. I want to wish the newly weds a long, healthy life together.  More photos are on the way!  Here are a few.

I stopped by a local factory today

I just wanted to leave a quick note.  I visited the factory that I might use for a neat little item for photographers to use.  It will store neatly in your bag and I think you will find it will make you a hero at any shoot.   Keep an eye out for this one.  It will be perfect for you.

This was a fun couple to work with.

Here is another photo from a wedding I shot recently in downtown Chicago.

A beautiful bride.

A bride in Millennium park

A beautiful couple

 

I had a chance to shoot this cute couple. We went around their neighborhood and shot some photos of the two of them together. I had fun and I hope Keith and Allison enjoyed it too. wait till they see the photos!

Found this fun photo,this couple was so much fun to work with!

It is good to see business coming back strong. I picked up a new client this week for some corporate portraits. Just remember me when it is time to update your photos. I am easy to work with, I always stay withing budget and I deliver on time.

Happy New year!

We will start shooting again in a few days. It was a nice break and I am not sorry to see 2009 going away. We want to wish you all the best in 2010.