Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Friday, July 06, 2007

Vilma and Mario June 24th 2007


Vilma and Mario were a great couple, Getting to know them from the first time we met I could tell their wedding day would be special. from the decorations to the antique car to the enteretainment at their reception you could tell they put alot into their wedding day. And when it came to the reception as expected the Mirage four Points did an outstanding job. http://www.miragefourpoints.com/ It really means alot to me and my crew to be able to capture their day and to be apart of Vilma and Mario's life. Congratulations from all of us at Paul Swanson Photography and Video!

Friday, June 29, 2007

Anne and Brian June 16th, 2007


Anne and Brian had a beatiful wedding day, Travis started at Anne house for photo's followed by photos with Brian and the guys. After the ceremony they went to the park for some photo's and then danced the night away at the reception. Congratulations Anne and Brian from all of us at Paul Swanson Photography and Video!

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Greta and Chris June 15th 2007


Greta and Chris's wedding was a fun wedding, We started at Greta's house for photos and then joined Chris and the guys at the church. They had their ceremony at Immanual Luthern Church in East Dundee http://www.immanuel-ed.org/aboutus/welcome.htm which was simply beatiful. After the ceremony we were off to the Barn of Barrington which did an great job. http://www.barnofbarrington.com/The evening went by fast as Steven from All Pro Music pumped out the tunes had everyone on the dance floor. Greta and Chris Congratulations from all of us at Paul Swanso Photography and Video.

Monday, June 18, 2007

Blaise


It was my pleasure to photograph Blaise, His mother really loves him and really wanted to capture this moment in his life. I look forward to Blise coming back at 6,9 and 12 months and to provide a true document of his first year.

Royal


What Fun! Royal's Mom wanted to do something special for her husband for Father's day so we spent some time creating some fantastic photo's that I think Dad'd going to love!

Monday, June 11, 2007

Greta and Chris


Greta and Chris will be getting married in a week and they were able to squeeze a little time for me to take their engagement photos. It was alot of fun and I look forward to photographing their wedding and meeting their family and friends.

Beth and Alex June 2nd 2007



Beth and Alex wedding was a great day, we started at Beths parents house where Beth's nephew was sure making photos easy. At the church Alex and the guys had some fun before the ceremony and then it was time to tie the knot. After the ceremony we made a couple of stops for photo's and then it was on to the reception at Concord Banquets in Kildeer, IL
( http://www.concordebanquets.com/) It was great to see everyone have a great time and we were so glad we were apart of Beth and Alex's special day. Congratulations Beth and Alex!

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Kelly And Nick May 12th 2007


Kelly and Nick's wedding was about family, from the beginning of the day to the end you could tell there was something special and it showed in the photos. Nick and the guys got ready at Nicks house while Kelly and the ladies prepared at the hotel, Their ceremony was at Holy Name Catheral in downtown chicago and Kelly arrived there in a horse drawn carriage. After the ceremony we went to the gardens in rosemont for outside photos. Their reception was at the Hotel Sofitel in Rosemont which did a beatiful job with the room. http://www.sofitel.com/sofitel/fichehotel/gb/sof/0894/fiche_hotel.shtml This wedding truly was one of family and friends, Congrats Kelly and Nick!

Adrianne and Tom May 4th 2007


Adrianne and Tom's wedding was the begining of a great day, Adrianne and the ladies got ready at the hotel. There we were able to capture the day as it unfolded, Then we met up with Tom and the guys at the church and had some fun before the ceremony. after the cermony we went to the park and had a blast! What a great bridal party and then before you new it we were at the recption hall where family and friends greeted Adrianne and Tom. To finish the night off Adrianne and Tom had hotdogs brought in from one of Toms old romping grounds to finish a prefect day! Congrats Adrianne and Tom

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Dana And Curtis Engagement





Dana and Curtis couldn't have asked for a better day to have their engagement photo's done, What a great couple and I look forward to being a part of their wedding day!

Kelly and Eric April 21st 2007



Kelly and Eric had a incredible day! Kelly got dressed at the church with her Bridesmaids, I could tell the bridal party was special to Kelly and Eric as there was excitement in the air. After the ceremony we were off to Makray Memorial Golf club which is a beautiful club and grounds which we took advantage of. The reception was full of fun and emotion as everyone dance into the night. Congratulations Kelly and Eric!

Jaclyn And Reggio April 14th 2007


Jaclyn and Reggio had a beatiful day for their wedding, We started at the Naperville Settlement in Naperville which has beatiful grounds. After the ceremony we took photos on the grounds and then went to the Riverwalk which is also in Naperville. Their Reception was at the The Ramanda Inn in Glendale Heights and it was great seeing everyone have a good time. Congratulations Jaclyn and Reggio!

Kelly And Nick Engagement Session






Kelly and Nick are geting Married in May so we spent some time and had fun capturing some special moments.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Video on Our website!

Today is a big day for us, We now have samples of our wedding montages on our website. To view the samples just go to www.swanphotovideo.com . From there click on the video tab and then a sample enjoy!

Monday, March 05, 2007

Amanda and Ed February 24th 2007



Amanda and Ed enjoyed their ceremony at Grace Lutheran Church in La Grange IL. Amanda, along with her beautiful bridesmaids, arrived early to capture some special moments. With the weather holding ( A huge snow storm was to happen that day ) Ed & his groomsmen had some fun outside before the ceremony. With the emotional ceremony completed, family and friends greeted Amanda and Ed with sparklers as the new Mr. and Mrs. raced out to the limo! The reception was help at Seven Bridges in Woodbridge, IL. and lasted well into the snowy night! Congratulations Amanda and Ed from all of us here at Paul Swanson Photography and Video!!

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Amanda and Tom January 26th 2007



Amanda and Tom were married in Mexico, then returned home to have a reception for their family and friends back in the states. The beautiful reception was held at the Orland Chateau and what a great night it was. A night of fun and dancing followed by a late night snack of 300 White Castles! To the beautiful couple, Amanda and Tom, congratulations from everyone at Paul Swanson Photography & Video!

Erica and Tony December 30th 2006


What a great way to end the year! Erica and Tony were such a fun and lovely couple. The day was simply beautiful considering it was December! From the he ceremony at St Raphael Church in Naperville, to the reception at the impressive Bolingbrook Golf club (http://www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com/) every last detail was remembered. Erica and Tony, congratulations and we at Paul Swanson Photography and Video wish you the very best always!

Friday, January 12, 2007


Elizabeth & Ed enjoyed a one location ceremony and reception at the beatiful Interlaken Resort in Lake Geneva, Wi. The weather was beautiful with everyone having nothing but fun! Elizabeth and Ed really make a special couple and their wedding day will be remembered for that. Congratulations Elizabeth and Ed from everyone here at Paul Swanson Photography and Video!

Kristin and Ro's wedding day was a event filled!! Starting in the morning with Kristin and the ladies becoming beautiful, followed by a tradition where the groom and groomsmen must arrive to ask for Kristin's hand in marriage (SHE SAID YES!). We headed off to Ro's family's home for another tradition, the Tea Ceremony. Surrounded by family and friends, Kristin and Ro were given gifts and tea. With a dress change and short drive we arrived at Morton Gardens to do some outdoor photos. Ro and Kristin really had a great time with the photos laughing it up with family and friends. After exchanging vows at Stonegate in Hoffman Estates ( thestonegate.com ) they headed to the fantastic reception in the Stonegate's tent. Kristin and Ro, many wishes of love and happiness from Paul Swanson Photography & Video!


Alison and Anthony's wedding was such a special day! With the church filled, they exchanged their vows and made their promises. The beautiful couple then headed out to take some photos at the Kankakee Country Club ( www.kankakeecountryclub.com ) From there it was on to the reception for a evening of celebrating with family and friends. Congratulations Alison and Anthony from Paul Swanson Photography and Video!