Elegant Maternity Photos

May 16, 2023 Steve Vansak

A pregnant woman sits on modern white furniture in a Chicago apartment during a maternity photo session.

I recently photographed the most elegant maternity session with Marissa in a beautiful loft in downtown Chicago.

We photographed several different scenes with a distinct maternity dress within each location.

Spring Wedding At Thornton Distilling

May 8, 2023 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom in the loft area of Thornton Distillery wedding venue.

Springtime finally came to the suburbs of Chicago for Kayla and Joe’s wedding at Thornton Distilling. The historic distillery has spacious suites for getting ready, and the wedding day started there before the anticipated first look.

Wedding At Lang House Chicago

April 24, 2023 Steve Vansak

The groom escorts his bride up the stairs at Lang House after their Chicago wedding.

I photographed Adam and Alex’s Chicago wedding this past Saturday at the historic Lang House in the Rogers Park neighborhood.

Lang House is a unique Chicago wedding venue known as an American Foursquare mansion.

Sunset Wedding Photos

April 17, 2023 Steve Vansak

A wedding photo at sunset on the pier of Northwest Indiana wedding venue Lighthouse Restaurant.

I’m often asked to take sunset wedding photos and I can understand why that is. I find that time of day perfect for photography.

There are a few obstacles to us getting you some gorgeous wedding photos at sunset. These range from important reception events happening at the same time to uncooperative Midwest weather to physical obstacles. I do have my workarounds though. Let’s discuss this.