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A little PSA / best practice from a wedding photographer’s perspective:

One of the most meaningful parts of the day is the “getting ready” portion. It’s where all the anticipation lives, the quiet moments, the nerves, the laughter, the interactions with your closest people. These are the moments that help tell the full story of your wedding day.

But more often than not, we walk into rooms where half the wedding party is on their phones. It makes it really difficult to capture genuine reactions and connections when people aren’t fully present.

If there’s one small thing I’d suggest: consider putting phones away during this part of the day. Even having someone casually collect them for a bit (like keys at a party) can make a huge difference.

Be present. Those moments go by fast, and they’re worth being in, not scrolling through.

Maureen and Favin at Artifact Events

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Thank you, 2025. Hello 2026!

Reflecting on Photography from 2025 | Documentary Wedding Photography | Creative Wedding Photographer Celebrating 2025 in photography: thank you to our clients and followers, and enjoy highlights from a year of creative weddings.

Came for the dog. 😂🤣 ❤️

Ellie & Brian 10-18-25 It was a challenging day with the "No Kings" march in Chicago. It was still a beautiful day.

Family of 4 now. 🍁

These are the best pics.

It is a great feeling waking up to emails like this.

Katie & Collin 10-18-25 photographed by Jessica.

This happened Saturday after my first photo assignment in the morning. A drunk driver with a suspended license and no insurance took me out and another car on the highway. Thank goodness it didn't happen on the way to my photoshoot. Everyone is okay. I was sore a bit the next day. That driver had his car towed and arrested. This was after my shoot at Montrose Harbor. The last time I worked there, I had my car broken into. I think someone is telling me to not accept jobs at Montrose harbor. 😂 be careful out there!