Eric & Shannon's Wedding

Eric and Shannon hired me to shoot their wedding ceremony and the post-ceremony group shots, but brought in another photographer for the reception so I could enjoy the reception with them.

It was a lot of fun to meet up with Shannon at the hotel as she was prepared for the wedding, and then we took a trolley to the park in Chicago for the wedding.  It had been a bit drizzly throughout the morning leading up to the ceremony, but the sun came out some for the wedding and we had a nice break from the wet weather.

We took the trolley to their apartment for some pictures, and then off to downtown to get shots along the Chicago River.  Eric brilliantly purchased these green umbrellas to help the women deal with the weather.  Here are some of my pictures from the event:

Sometimes, I add an artistic effect such as a watercolor effect here:

The Motion in Dance

I've been shooting dancers for a few years now, and the one thing I've always wanted to capture was a dancer in motion, and then freezing their action at the end of the motion.  I just haven't had the opportunity to do this until Charles Flachs of the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet generously provided his studio and two dancers, Izzie and Gabrielle.

Charles and I then collaborated on the motion, as he choreographed the dancers' moves to create the most interesting lines.

Here are the results of our efforts:

Testimonials

I've had such a great privilege of collaborating with so many couples on documenting their wedding in my unique style.  Along with having the technical skills of capturing great images, and having the creativity to be artistic and edgy, it's incredibly important to me to help create a really fun atmosphere and add to the celebration.

Here's what a few of my couples have had to say about me:

Choosing somebody to capture the essence and images of a wedding can be a daunting task.  For us, our search stopped the minute we talked with Ron McKinney.  Ron's talents go way beyond the camera with his abilities to capture the most magical moments at our wedding because of his charismatic personality and professionalism.  Ron and his team were graceful and able to completely engage people while always keeping the focus on our special day!  We highly recommend Ron McKinney Photography to anyone and everyone looking for simply the best on all aspects of what you want a photographer to be!
 -- Brian & Kelly

"You were the easiest and most fun vendor to work with for our wedding!  We were pleased with everything, but there were some great shots taken during our photo session that were very impressive!  We certainly would highly recommend you to a friend!"
-- Nivan & Michelle

"Weddings can be a nerve-wracking experience for everyone involved and the pressure to encapsulate it all can be intense. When you have someone like Ron involved, you quickly appreciate not only the professionalism he brings, but also his sense of calming levity in those most critical and stress filled moments. Our wedding felt like a whirlwind and it wasn't until we were able to go back and enjoy his everlasting shots that my wife and I could truly internalize the amazing night we had with our closest family and friends. Ron has a keen ability to capture not just the front of the room, but also those unforgettable moments in the back of the room."
-- Jason & Danielle

 Working with Ron was fun and easy - which is what every girl wants on her big day.  He has an incredible vision that guides you in the right direction to getting what you want out of your pictures.  We are so pleased with our pictures and have gotten nothing but compliments on them when showing to family and friends.  I even had one friend go so far as to say she was jealous of my pictures - that's how great they are.  Ron was able to capture every aspect of the day beautifully and we will be forever grateful to him for this talent of his.  With just a little input from us, he created a masterpiece of a wedding album for us.  We are proud to display it on our coffee table for all to see.  I will be honest, I kind of want to get married again so that Ron can take more pictures.
-- Eric & Shannon

"Your pictures exceeded every expectation that we had.  It is so beautiful, the first time I saw it, I cried.  Thank you so much for capturing our very special day and adding such elegance and beauty to our memories."
-- Pete & Lacey

"Ron, thank you so much for all the hard work that you put into this.  Our time and experience with you has been nothing but utter pleasure."
-- Zach & Staci