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Fearless Photographers Award

I was pleased to see three of my photographs receive awards in the latest Fearless Photographers competition, which awarded 263 photographs out of a selection of over 5,000 entries.   Fearless Photographers are not only the best in the world, but, more importantly, they are truly a lovely group of people that constantly inspire me.   I’m quite honored to be associated with warm, talented photographers that I can also call my friends.   Check out all of the winning entries here!

DeVende Photography - Love your fearless awards! Just browsing the fearless group and admiring the talent, fantastic job!

Cat and Jesse’s Chicago Courthouse Wedding…

I was incredibly honored when one of my former photojournalism students at Northwestern University asked me to document her civil ceremony in Chicago’s City Hall.   I met them downtown on St. Patrick’s Day.   While the rest of the city ran, paraded and drank, Cat and Jesse got hitched.

I was the lucky one to witness it, and I’m very happy to share their images here.

There was a bit of a wait as everyone decided to get married on St. Patrick’s Day.

Married!  We went back to their home for some cake…

Then, we hit the lakefront.

We had to endure committed runners.

And bicyclists!

Congratulations, you two~!   Wishing you nothing but continued happiness!

Steve Koo - These are fantastic, Candice. Love the shots of the line outside City Hall, and the silhouette in the tunnel is great, too!

Eileen and Chris in Miami…

 Eileen and Chris got married in Miami’s Grove Isle Hotel and laughed all evening.   Truly, they love to laugh together.   Laughing is one of my favorite things, so I couldn’t help but join them!   Their evening ended with a rowdy karaoke song fest that I also couldn’t help but join!  :-)  Thank you, Eileen and Chris, for bringing me to Miami to document your beautiful day!

 

Fernando Colaço - Happy people at very well done photos. The photo at garden with backlight with this warm tones is amazing. Congrats.

Katherine - Gorgeous!! I enjoyed looking through your beautiful blog. I would love to feature one of your weddings on my new blog. Please let me know if you are interested. Hugs, Katherine

Some favorites from 2011…

A terrific thank you to my clients for allowing me to document their day!   Looking forward to 2012!

Steve Koo - Always such a pleasure looking through your work, Candice. It looks like you had such a fantastic year!

Kate - LOVE these. Those second and third gave me goosebumps … and the second to last is fabulous. You rocked it, as always :)

Leo Timoshuk - This is such a great set. Great job!

Gene Furr - You have one great way of seeing. I am glad our paths crossed. Gene

Kristen and Dave’s Chicago MCA Wedding…

I loved Kristen and Dave’s wedding at the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art because of a few things.   Great weather,   beautiful surroundings, and a bride who snorts when she laughs.  :-)

I am very fortunate to photograph happy people on the happiest day of their lives.   For Kristen and Dave, I’m willing to bet they are like this all the time together, and that makes me happy.  :-)

Danielle the MOH - What an amazing day! Amazing photos Candice, and you were super fun to have around all day! You did a great job capturing all the love!

Kevin Weinstein - incredible set of imagery!

Leo Timoshuk - Love all the moment shots! Great set!