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introducing something new, fun, & fabulous!   2Swans Chicago GlamCam Photobooth   Give your party guests the VIP red carpet treatment with a glamorous photo studio! This is perfect not only for weddings but also parties, bridal showers, dances, corporate conferences, or any event where you want to dazzle your guests. For one evening, they will feel like Hollywood royalty. Featuring: Professional lighting, fabulous sparkly backdrop, and red carpet set up 150 FREE instant 4x6 prints for each guest! Instant Facebook upload - tag yourself looking glamorous Personalized...


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  The tale of Ryan's heroic rescue of Princess Lindsay unfolded on a beautiful, sunny spring day at Northerly Island Park in the kingdom of Chicago. Our worthy hero saved the beautiful princess from the evil Ganon. As they exchanged heart-felt vows of eternal love, honored guests and noble subjects of the kingdom could hardly hold back their happy tears.       Lindsay and Ryan's Zelda-themed Chicago wedding was a truly unique and special event. The bride and groom infused their personalities into every detail, from their adorable Link and Princess Zelda...


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Who knew that a simple frame and a few props could be so much fun? This Polaroid styled photo booth turned out to be a hit with guests at Lindsay and Ryan's Chicago wedding. With guests laughing and enjoying themselves, this wedding shows how a simple photo booth can bring out a smile to everyone's faces.   Check out the full gallery!


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Last week, it was a pleasantly warm and breezy night in Chicago. We've been itching to do a Chicago night photo shoot for a while now, so we grabbed our cameras at the very first hint of spring. This turned out to be the most opportune timing because of the freak mid-April snow storm two days later! Enjoy the photos from our night, and check out the full gallery! If you're a couple in the Chicago area, look no further than Downtown Chicago for an ideal engagement or wedding photography location. Chicago is a beautiful city with endless picturesque photo spots. There is nothing more...


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Best Time for Outdoor Wedding Photography Everyone wants to look flattering in portraits. While there are many factors that you can control to achieve beautiful pictures, the easiest one is simply knowing the best time of day to have your photos taken. Your hired wedding photographer should know and advise you on the best time for outdoor wedding photography, but if you need to make plans in advance before a photography consultation, keep the following tips in mind. Golden Hour   "Golden hour" or "magic hour" is aptly named for the period after sunrise or before sunset when the world...


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Weddings are one of the few occasions when your closest friends and families are gathered together. Make the most of this rare opportunity to capture everyone looking their best (or goofiest) with these fun photography ideas!   1. Instagram Simply posting a sign with a unique Instagram hashtag is an easy way to collect and see all of your guests' snapshots in one place.     2. Disposable Cameras at Every Table Instead of using Instagram filters that fake the look of film, use real 35mm film for a true nostalgic charm. Place a disposable camera at every table for your guests....


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2Swans Photography had the pleasure of photographing Lois and Dustin at the gorgeous wedding site, Loyola University's Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, located at 1350 N Milwaukee Ave Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Cuneo Mansion and Gardens is a wedding couple's dream and a photographer's utopia. The location features immaculate architecture and artwork and picturesque landscape that will surely take your breath away, as it did ours. Even if you are hosting your reception elsewhere, Cuneo is certainly an ideal spot for engagement photos. Check out these Cuneo Mansion wedding photos below and view the gallery...


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The most important thing to consider when it comes to deciding on your photographer is how compelling their work is to you. You should choose the photographer who has the ability to tug at your heart strings and cause flutters of excitement at the prospect of your own wedding photos. You’ve invested so much into a single day that it would be a waste to hire a photographer whose style fails to speak to you. QUANTITY OF QUALITY A common misconception is that anyone with a DSLR and the ability to press a button is qualified to take wedding photos. Since you are on this site and exploring your...


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One of our favorite and most frequented place to take engagement and wedding photos is at Cantigny Park, located at 1s151 N Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189. While there is a fee for wedding parties, the nominal charge is worth it for the park’s dazzling flower gardens, fountains, romantic walkways, and lush green lawns -imagine the photo ops! Enjoy these pictures we took for this lovely Cantigny Park wedding. Cantigny Park Wedding Photos   Cantigny Park Engagement Photos


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Dear Grooms and Brides-to-be, We have photographed countless couples within the past ten years, and if we could tell you one piece of wedding photo advice, it’s this: CLOTHING CHOICES MATTER! In fact, this is probably the most important thing you want to get right. If your complexion is not perfect, your teeth less than pearly white, stray hair in your face, etc. -don’t worry! That’s what Photoshop is for. However, if you show up in a noisy patterned top and see-through skirt, then bad news: Not even our most skilled photographer or Photoshop genius can save you. For best results,...


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