I know it’s the work week is over and you’re probably enjoying your Saturday off but we just have one little job for you to do. We need your help welcoming our newest Style Me Pretty Illinois advertisers. Without folks like photographer extraordinaire Barry Phipps Photography and stationery superstar Courtney Callahan Paper we wouldn’t be able to bring you so much pretty day after day. So please join me in giving them a big, virtual hug and welcome to the Style Me Pretty Illinois family!
From Barry Phipps Photography… Barry Phipps brings an old school aesthetic to his wedding and portrait photography. With a passion for film and classic Leica, Contax, Holga and Polaroid cameras, Barry is one of the few 100% film photographers in the Chicago area. Barry develops and scans his own film, delivering a handcrafted and unique product.
I’m looking for compositions that are airy, simple and uncluttered. I’m in love with natural light and only use a flash late in the evening. As an artist who is interested in photographing people, weddings are where it’s at – eight hours of endless opportunity to photograph people distracted by the activities of the day. I also love engaging with family and guests for impromptu portraits throughout the event. And of course, people love when I pull out the 50′s era Polaroid land camera and photograph guests to display at the end of the evening.
I’d like to offer a free one hour engagement session to the first three SMP readers who respond. Couple must be unmarried and live in the Chicago region. Couple will view all images online and choose ten photos for delivery on a DVD, suitable for printing up to 10 x 15 inches.
From Courtney Callahan Paper… At the heart of Courtney Callahan Paper is the belief that every wedding should feel like a one-of-a-kind experience. When I officially launched the business in 2009, my objective was to design custom invitation suites to help deliver just that. The invitation (or Save the Date) is the first glimpse guests receive regarding the big day, so I try to imagine them opening up the invitation to see what is in store – a romantic affair, a beach side casual evening or maybe a black-tie soirée. The personal attention I provide each and every client is something that is very important to me and what sets me apart from “big-book” vendors. My process begins with a face-to-face consultation (or phone call) where I want to know everything – wedding colors, venues, flowers, personal style, and how the couple met. I ask my couples to think about the little details that make them and their wedding unique – whether it be how they met, their favorite spot in the city or the signature cocktail they will be serving – because these little touches can play a special role in their design. In combination with their style and vision, I create an invitation suite that is truly one-of-a-kind and can include everything they will need for their big day. I create everything from the essentials (save the dates, invitations, wedding programs, and thank you cards) to the day-of extras (napkins, coasters, place cards, table numbers, menus, and more). My custom designs can be achieved in a variety of printing styles – letterpress, thermography and flat – to match all budgets and personalities.
We hope you love our newest Advertisers as much as we do and make sure to stop by their sites and show them some SMP support! Welcome aboard everyone, we’re happy to have you join our Style Me Pretty Illinois family!
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looks great
Welcome to SMP! Great photos Barry Phipps!
In love with Polaroids! Does this constitute a "response"?
The photos look great! My fiance and I would be very interested in a free engagement session! :)
Hey Emily and Mackenzie,
Rachel is in and I'll put both of you down as the other two winners, but you'll need to email me contact info so I can reach you. This will be fun! Thanks!
Barry
Hi,
I would love a free engagment session if you haven't got your 3 winners yet! We live in Chicago and are getting married next June!
Awww! I wanted an engagement session too!
I would absolutely love the free engagement session! I love film photography!
Thanks!
Okay, people. I appreciate everyone wanting this, but I need you to email me from my website and give me your contact info so I can reach you. I have no way of reaching you from these comments. I have ONE slot left, so the first person to email from my website is in.
Thanks!
Barry
Crossing my fingers that it's not too late!