Paul Swanson- Wedding and Lifestyle photographer

Karen and Tom July 23rd, 2011

2011-08-11T13:25:00.000-07:00

Karen and Tom had their ceremony at St Isidore Church in Bloomingdale followed by the Reception at Ruffled Feathers Country Club in Lemont IL. to see more images visit my website at www.paulswansonphotography.com

Kasey and Eric July 30th, 2011

2011-08-11T10:13:00.000-07:00

Kasey and Eric Ceremony was at Saint's Peter and Paul Catholic Church followed by a trip around town for photos and then the reception at the beautiful Boulder Ridge Country Club where we got to go out on the course nd have some fun! Music was provided by The Perfect Image Dj which as always did a outstanding Job! to see more images visit my website at www.paulswansonphotography.com

Andrea and Dave

2011-08-10T11:02:00.000-07:00

Andrea and Dave had their Ceremony and Reception at the beatiful Lehmann Manison on a hot but beatiful day to see more images please visit my website at www.paulswansonphotography.com

Preston 1 year photo session

2011-06-27T08:43:00.000-07:00

I had a great time capturing some great moments of Preston at the park along with mom and Dad! to see more images visit my website www.paulswansonphotography.com

Stephanie and Brian May 7th, 2011 slideshow

2011-05-18T12:03:00.000-07:00

Stephanie and Brian had their ceremony and reception at the beautiful Eaglebrook Country club in Geneva IL, music was for both the ceremony and Reception was provided by Something to dance to Dj's out of Schaumburg IL. It looked like family and friends had a great time! to see more images visit my website at www.paulswansonphotography .com

Theresa and Tony Engagement images

2011-05-13T17:25:00.000-07:00

Theresa and Tony went downtown for there engagement session and really got around town, to see more images visit our website at www.paulswansonphotography.com and select 2011 events

Gift registry and more!

2011-05-06T12:08:00.000-07:00

Want to purchase a album, gallery wrap or Gift card for your special someone? at Paul Swanson Photography you can do this as easy as going to our website at www.paulswansonphotography.com and click on investments and then client ordering, from there choose from album, prints and gift cards. We've had brides let family and friends know that they can purchase items especially gift cards and have use these to purchase products just like registering at the big stores. One bride sent out in her invitation for her bridal shower that gift cards be purchased and she really got a good response! Gift cards give the bride and groom the option to purchase prints, albums and more and once again are really easy to do. for more information please contact us at 847.608-4652.
Paul Swanson

Jenny and Roger

2011-04-27T18:08:00.001-07:00

Jenny and Roger had both their ceremony and reception at the Patrick Haley Mansion in Joliet Il , dodging the rain drops and having a great day is what it was all about! Congrats Jenny and Roger.

Jenny and Roger

2011-04-27T18:08:00.000-07:00

What makes the perfect wedding photographer?

2011-04-23T09:01:00.000-07:00

I think that’s a question a lot of brides would like to know, personality, experience, professionalism, passion, peace of mind the list can go all but really what it comes down to is you. It’s your day and your expectations could be and probably will be a lot different then anyone else’s, I personal find a lot when sitting down with brides and grooms a lot of time they don’t know what their looking for so they base their decisions on nothing but price. But when I ask them what’s important to them and what their expectations are when it comes to their wedding photography they start to see what a mistake price and only price can be when picking a photographer. Believe me I wouldn’t want to shop for any service out their especially photography because that is the one thing and only thing that is a historic recording of your wedding day to not relive for yourselves but your children and their children, when I sit down with a couple its about asking them what’s important to them and only them and what expectations do they have and from there its about making the photography about the day and not the other way around. For more information about my services feel free to contact me at 847.608.4652 or visit my website and fill out my contact form on my website at www.paulswansonphotography.com

Annabelle's Bat Mitzvah April 4th 2011

2011-04-15T17:26:00.000-07:00

Annabelle's Bat Mitzvah was at Temple Jeremiah in Northfield IL followed by a great party at the East bank club in Chicago to see more images visit my website at www.paulswansonphotography.com to view the slideshow just click here to see slideshow
Annabelle's Bat Mitzvah April 4th 2011

Wow 2 years in a row!

2011-02-05T09:31:00.000-08:00

I want to thank all the Brides and Grooms out there that went to weddingwire.com and gave me the great reviews! it really means a lot to me knowing I was able to make your wedding day so special!

Thank You
Paul

Seville bridal show

2011-01-30T14:14:00.000-08:00

What a great show! I got to meet a lot of great couples today and look forward to sitting down and talking about what important to them when it comes to photography. Just a reminder that if you book a appointment by February 14th ( Valentines day) and end up booking us for photography you will get the image files of your engagement session for free! ($200 value) I would also like to thank Marilyn from the complete bridal expo for putting on another outstanding show and the Seville in Streamwood IL for hosting the show.
Here is a link to the complete wedding expos website http://thecompleteweddingexpo.com/ and e
Here is a link to the Seville http://www.theseville.com/

Amanda's baby shower

2011-01-20T12:59:00.000-08:00

Lisa and Kyle

2010-12-13T12:10:00.000-08:00

Lisa and Kyle braved the weather for their engagement session! what a great couple and their beautiful dog Taxi!

Shopping for your wedding photographer

2010-12-07T09:24:00.000-08:00

shopping for your wedding photographer can be the one decision that make or breaks your wedding day! it not only the images and the personality of your photographer but its also knowing what your getting! with the 2011 wedding season in full bloom i've had the opportunity to speak to alot of bride and grooms and hear what their facing when it comes to booking their photographer and one of the biggest questions that come up is how do some studios do 10 hours of photography for $995, well it's simple its what not included in the $595 that makes its really not that great of a deal! there at least two studios in Chicago offering this deal and its really not a deal at all since all you get for the $595 is coverage and online ordering. If you want the image disk or an album it's real no deal at all! Its a great way to get clients in the door and hopefully you don't ask the questions that really tells you what your getting, I believe in showing my potential clients what to look for when it comes to wedding photography. I even encourage prospects to bring information from other studios so that we can compare apples to apples, for more information about Paul Swanson photography please go to our website or call 847.608.4652 and make sure you know what your getting when it comes to your wedding photography!

Paul Swanson

Laura and Phil Engagement session

2010-11-16T10:23:00.000-08:00

Jackie and Patrick

2010-11-13T11:47:00.000-08:00

My new Granddaughter

2010-11-02T18:45:00.000-07:00

Today November 2nd, 2010 I becane a Grandfather! here is a few images from the day,

Kathy and Brian

2010-10-07T12:43:00.000-07:00

Alissa and Brian August 28th, 2010

2010-09-03T07:06:00.000-07:00

What a great day for a wedding, Alissa started out with her bridesmaids at the Top Line Hair Salon In Geneva which I got some great image. The Ceremony was at the First Baptist church of Geneva which was very nice followed by some great images at their reception site Mill Creek Golf Club in Geneva IL, To see more images visit my website and the events tab.

Andrea and David's Engagement session

2010-08-21T10:22:00.000-07:00

To see more images make sure you visit my website

Jenny and Hugo's Engagement session

2010-08-21T10:20:00.000-07:00

Jen and Tom

2010-07-27T11:02:00.001-07:00

Here is Jen and Tom's wedding slideshow, for more from their wedding please visit my website

Valerie and Jt Wedding

2010-07-22T15:02:00.001-07:00

Valerie and Jt had their Ceremony and Reception at Old Orchard County club in Mout Prospect IL, for more info visot my website.

Sarah and Robert

2010-07-20T10:25:00.000-07:00

Sarah and Robert had their Ceremony and Reception at the beautiful Odyssey Country Club in Tinley park IL, for more photos check out my website.

Holly and Kevin Wedding

2010-07-08T17:10:00.000-07:00

Holly and Kevin were Married in their back yard followed by the reception at the Entourage in Schaumburg, IL for more images visit my website

Danielle and Andy

2010-07-07T09:59:00.000-07:00

Danielle and Andy had their wedding in Lake Geneva WI, What a great day and a great couple! their reception was at the Geneva National golf club. To see more images from their wedding day visit my website!
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Jackie and Patrick Engagement session

2010-07-01T09:39:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day for an engagement session, Jackie, Patrick and Jake spent some time at our outdoor location capturing some great moments! for more images please visit my website.

Photography 101

2010-07-01T06:54:00.000-07:00

Picking the right photographer for your wedding is one of the most important choices you will make and asking the right right questions will definitely help. The questions below are just a few that will help on making the right choices!
1. Can you meet your photographer before you book? Why because this is the person that will spend your wedding day with and believe me I've heard the horror stories!
2. Can you see the work of you photographer? A photographer is like an artist and no two are the same, by seeing their work you can get a feel for their style.
3. Can you have your engagement session done by your photographer. Why? once again here your can have some fun, get a feel for their style and have a chance to talk!
4. Image disk- when do you get it, are the images corrected? are they 300 dpi or higher?
These questions above will help you in picking the right photographer, ask a lot of questions its you wedding day! If you have questions about your wedding day please don't hesitate to call or email me and will be more than happy to discuss your wedding day with you.
Paul Swanson

Laura and George June 19th, 2010

2010-06-28T11:39:00.001-07:00

Jonalyn and Tim June 11th, 2010

2010-06-28T11:14:00.000-07:00

Kathy and Brian Engagement session

2010-06-04T08:16:00.000-07:00

Laura and Scott Engagment

2010-06-02T13:35:00.000-07:00

Kelly class of 2010

2010-05-27T13:02:00.001-07:00

Kelly and Josh May 8th 2010

2010-05-27T12:57:00.000-07:00

Valerie and Jt Engagement

2010-05-14T06:38:00.000-07:00

Holly and Kevin engagement session

2010-04-28T11:47:00.001-07:00

Tony and Tonya April 10th 2010

2010-04-26T11:54:00.001-07:00

To see more images of Tonya and Tony's wedding day click here

Slideshow

2010-04-15T11:26:00.000-07:00

Here is a brief sideshow showing Paul's work Slideshow

Rachel

2010-04-08T07:57:00.000-07:00

Here are a few photos from Rachel's High school senior session at our outdoor location, Juniors and Parents if your looking for more than what the schools offer and for a great pice please give me a call or fill out our contact page.

Jonalyn and Tim

2010-04-07T16:02:00.001-07:00

What a great couple! Jonalyn and Tim make you want to smile! I can't wait for their wedding day.

Video!

2010-03-30T08:19:00.000-07:00

2009 Brides, we still have some great date available and some super pricing! Contact us for more information. Remember after the day is over it over! Video is one of things no wedding should be with out.
Paul

The Lederman Family

2010-03-30T08:14:00.001-07:00

I hop the opportunity of photographing Davids one year old birthday! what a great little guy and with very proud parents Dave and Amanda!

2009 Weddings!

2010-03-20T12:27:00.001-07:00

We still have open dates for 2009 so if your still looking for a photographer or know someone that is please check out our website, here's the link to our site Website

Our Website

2010-03-20T12:24:00.000-07:00

Please stop by and check out my new website! We've added more gallery photos for High School seniors, family portraits, and of course weddings. Website

Avani and Nirav

2010-02-16T12:40:00.001-08:00

The Hookups!

2010-02-13T13:32:00.000-08:00

I recently did a photo shoot with the band The Hookups which went great! here's a few images from the shoot. for more information on The Hookups here is a link to their website http://www.myspace.com/thehookups09

Kelly and Josh's Engagement session

2010-02-10T06:51:00.000-08:00

2010-01-19T14:23:00.001-08:00

Thank You!

2010-01-19T14:19:00.000-08:00

I want to thank all my Brides and Grooms for their great reviews on weddingwire.com !

Sarah and Josh

2010-01-15T06:53:00.001-08:00

slide show

Emily and Ralph

2009-11-27T13:35:00.001-08:00

Lorrie and Brian

2009-11-23T18:56:00.001-08:00

Gaby and Felipe

2009-11-23T18:52:00.001-08:00

Robyn and Brian

2009-11-23T18:49:00.001-08:00

Jennifer and Chad

2009-11-23T16:40:00.000-08:00

Bethany and Glen

2009-11-23T16:39:00.001-08:00

Julie and Joe

2009-11-23T15:56:00.001-08:00

Ashley and Shawn

2009-10-08T07:24:00.000-07:00

Jenny and Brent

2009-10-07T15:21:00.000-07:00

Tamara and Jason

2009-10-07T14:48:00.000-07:00

Lisa and Nate

2009-09-25T10:33:00.001-07:00

Kelly And Joe

2009-08-10T10:39:00.000-07:00

Click to view their slideshow

Erika and John

2009-06-26T08:44:00.000-07:00

Caryssa and Chase

2009-05-12T14:56:00.000-07:00

Heather and Joel

2009-04-21T09:55:00.000-07:00

Click here to view Heather and Joel's sideshow

Click here to view Heather and Joel Album layout

Up coming Bridal shows

2009-01-02T10:56:00.000-08:00

We will be at the Renaissance hotel this Sunday January 4th for The complete Wedding expo bridal show. It will be starting at 12pm, Please stop and visit us and check out our samples and show specials. Next Sunday January 11th will be at the Dupage expo center across from Pheasant Run for the Complete Wedding expo bridal show staring at 12 pm too, this a great time to shop for your wedding day needs and take advantage of show specials. For more information about either show please contact us at 847-608-4652, we look forward to meeting you and discussing your wedding day needs.
Paul Swanson

2008-12-27T11:19:00.000-08:00

Sideshow of Kelly and Scott's wedding day

Family time!

2008-12-16T11:58:00.000-08:00

Jan recently had a chance to take some photos of a family get together which included a new baby for a couple that we photograph their wedding. for more photos of portraits and weddings please visit out website and click on the events tab.

Open House

2008-11-08T08:01:00.001-08:00

We will be having a open house at our studio on Wednesday November 12th from 5 to 8pm, this is your chance to stop in unannounced and at your leisure to not only meet us, but to see our work and meet other professionals in our industry including Dj, flowers and more. there will refreshments, slideshows, drawings and a chance to talk to other bride and grooms. No appointment necessary, so stop by and say hi and see what we are all about!

Come visit us!

2008-11-08T07:57:00.000-08:00

Will be at the bridal show at the Marriott Chicago Northwest in Hoffman Esates IL on Sunday Nov 9th from 12-3pm, so if you get a chance stop in and say hi!

Brooke and Vince Engagement

2008-09-23T10:49:00.001-07:00

For more images visit the website and then online events.

Jennifer and Bobby

2008-09-17T07:56:00.001-07:00

Click here to view their slideshow

Elizabeth and Chad

2008-09-17T07:26:00.001-07:00

Click here to view their slideshow

Amy and Brad

2008-09-17T07:21:00.001-07:00

Click to view their slideshow

Amanda and Chad

2008-09-17T07:15:00.001-07:00

Click to view their slideshow

Avani and Nirav

2008-09-07T10:24:00.001-07:00

Click here to view their slideshow

Shelia and Jeron

2008-05-30T14:33:00.000-07:00

slideshow

Gina and Matt

2008-04-24T14:25:00.000-07:00

Click here to view there slideshow

Dana and Jason

2008-04-24T13:00:00.000-07:00

click here to view Dana and Jason slideshow

Our new website

2008-04-23T15:28:00.000-07:00

Take a moment and view our new website!
www.swanphotovideo.com

Kim and Mike

2008-04-23T15:23:00.001-07:00

click here to view Kim and Mike's slideshow

Mary and Fred

2008-04-23T15:09:00.000-07:00

Click here to view Mary and Freds slideshow

Jennifer and Jordan

2008-03-28T14:27:00.001-07:00

click here to view Jennifer and Jordan's slideshow to view more of their weddings visit our website

Angela and Sean

2008-03-28T12:08:00.001-07:00

Click here to view their Slideshow to view more photos visit our website at www.paulswansonphotography.com.

Megan and Dan March 8th, 2008

2008-03-19T15:43:00.000-07:00

Megan and Dans slideshow. to view more images visit our website and click on the events/links tab and then current events

Melissa and Stephen

2008-03-13T08:55:00.000-07:00

Melissa and Stephen's wedding was a fun time for all. Their reception was at the Naperville Country club in Naperville IL. Congratulation Melissa and Stephen! Slideshow

Website

2008-02-28T15:05:00.000-08:00

www.paulswansonphotography.com/videoclick here

Visit our website

2007-11-03T11:33:00.000-07:00

visit our website

Kim and Tim July 7th 2007

2007-10-17T06:47:00.000-07:00

Ilea and Colby

2007-10-16T17:55:00.000-07:00

Vilma and Mario June 24th 2007

2007-07-06T14:37:00.000-07:00

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!

Anne and Brian June 16th, 2007

2007-06-29T11:50:00.001-07:00

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!

Greta and Chris June 15th 2007

2007-06-28T14:31:00.000-07:00

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.

Blaise

2007-06-18T07:30:00.000-07:00

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

2007-06-18T07:26:00.000-07:00

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!

Greta and Chris

2007-06-11T13:16:00.000-07:00

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

2007-06-11T13:07:00.000-07:00

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!

Kelly And Nick May 12th 2007

2007-05-31T12:30:00.000-07:00

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!