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Mrs. Giraffe, Chicago Age and Occupation: 23, Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Music Student Teacher Engagement Date: October 23, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church & Idlewild Country Club About Me: Coming from the suburbs of the Windy City, you'll often find me with my foot in my mouth while laughing for no reason or telling bad knock knock jokes. I've been crafty for as long as I can remember, and will DIY something twice over before I have someone do it for me. I'm a semi-awkward, typeface obsessed, design junkie and have been know to break out my dance moves for no reason as well as try my best to be ridiculous at all times. My love of pop culture, wordplay, and graph paper almost rivals my love of Mr. Giraffe (who is just the bee's knees). After a 2.5 year engagement, we're planning a modern-in-disguise traditional wedding, and cannot wait!
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In case you don’t remember, let me remind you what kind of faces this Giraffe has in most photos: it’s something like this:

Needing and Finding a Good Photographer!  :  wedding chicago engagement pictures photography N22914703

Suffice it to say that finding good photographers became pretty important to Mr. Giraffe and me as we started planning.

Finding a photographer started off as the biggest headache of all time. It’s not easy, folks. I mean, finding someone that’s talented and affordable shouldn’t be so hard, but I was dead set on having a second shooter. We all know that that means upping the price a little bit, but I think it’ll be worth it. I mean, the girls and guys aren’t getting ready in the same place, and I can’t image giving up shots of the mister (of course, the photog would be with me) because we only have one photographer.

Anyway! This story does have a happy ending because Mr. G and I have hired quite possibly the most amazing and talented photographers of all time.

Our photographers are the husband-and-wife team Sarah and Ryan Miller of Miller+Miller photography. Firstly, I’m not sure why, but the idea of having a husband-and-wife team photograph our marriage just makes it seem that much more exciting. They’re also super nice and super cool, and when I was super late to our first meeting because of Chicago traffic, they were totally cool about it.

I met with them once on my own, when Mr. G was down at school, and I was blown away. As soon as I saw their photos on their website, I knew we had to hire them. I was set on it. I was worried about meeting them because what if, despite their amazing photos, they would be totally lame in real life? Well, luckily, I was wrong to worry! Sarah and Ryan have a great sense of humor and enthusiasm about their work, and well, I can’t say enough good things about them! As soon as I left our meeting, I called Mr. G on the way home and said we had to hire them. We had no other choice!

I know, I know. You guys want to believe me about how amazing they are. Well let me show you!

This couple looks like this normally:

Needing and Finding a Good Photographer!  :  wedding chicago engagement pictures photography Gremlin  (Source)

But after Miller + Miller took their photo!?

Needing and Finding a Good Photographer!  :  wedding chicago engagement pictures photography Chicago011 chicago01

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OK, OK, I’m totally kidding. Those folks look nothing like gremlins, and I’m sure they’re good looking in real life, but Miller + Miller has some crazy ability where every shot they take looks perfect and all the regular people look like models. At first I thought they only photographed good looking people (which would not be a bad job, I think), but in reality, they’re just that good.

Once I saw photos by the Millers, hiring them was a no-brainer. Want to know why I’m seriously raving so much? Check it out—here are some auh-maz-ing photos from some e-shoots by the Millers!

(all of the following photos are used with permission and taken by Miller+Miller photography)

Needing and Finding a Good Photographer!  :  wedding chicago engagement pictures photography Geneva

Needing and Finding a Good Photographer!  :  wedding chicago engagement pictures photography Waterfa

Needing and Finding a Good Photographer!  :  wedding chicago engagement pictures photography Snow Ch

Needing and Finding a Good Photographer!  :  wedding chicago engagement pictures photography Intense

Needing and Finding a Good Photographer!  :  wedding chicago engagement pictures photography Romanti

Ahhhhh, I know, right?! Now you all see why I was so excited! And if you think those are good, just wait until you see Mr. G and me! I think our photography is one of the decisions I’m most happy with for our wedding because our photos will look amazing! Soooo yeah, call the Millers and tell them to shoot your wedding! ;-)

Anybody else ridiculously happy with your photographers? Please say yes!

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16 Responses to “Needing and Finding a Good Photographer!”

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Miss Meerkat
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Miss Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

Love the photos! I knew as soon as I found our photographer they were the ones.

 
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Joanna910 (message)  65 posts, Worker bee

OOOooo Love the photos! I think picking the photographer was the hardest part for me but we finally found someone we both loved and knew would do a good job. Sadly we only have one photographer but I think we can make it work since there will be time for the photographer to go back and forth before the ceremony since we are getting ready at the same place!

 
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tocarat (message)  324 posts, Helper bee

They are amazing! I’m in love with the snow picture in the heart…I want, I want.

 
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MsBrooklynA
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MsBrooklynA (message)  2,703 posts, Sugar bee

Oh how I am absolutely in love! I may have to use them too! Thanks for the great find.

 
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Aubergold
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Aubergold (message)  1,406 posts, Bumble bee

they are AMAZING> Wish i could find people like that in the DC area

 
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jordynrose
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jordynrose (message)  6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Those are fabulous photos! I love the stylized urban setting ones. We love our photographer, she is such a sweetie and her work is amazing!

 
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Cara_Danielle
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Cara_Danielle (message)  66 posts, Worker bee

love. love. love.

 
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vaness13181
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vaness13181 (message)  687 posts, Busy bee

Yay! I can’t wait to see your engagement photos…have you taken them yet? We booked Miller + Miller last February and had our e-shoot in July!

 
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Miss Hippo (message)  1,009 posts, Bumble bee

My photographers are a husband and wife team too. Those are great photos!!!

 
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Ms Cheetah (message)  1,188 posts, Bumble bee

Awesome-ness!

 
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mrspaetz
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mrspaetz (message)  3,805 posts, Honey bee

VERY nice work. Awesome choice!

 
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ChicagoB2B (message)  98 posts, Worker bee

I’m using Miller + Miller Photography too! I am so excited to work with them!!!!

 
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MissV

We have them booked for our October 2011 wedding. Can’t wait for our engagement shots in Spring! LOVE Miller + Miller. They were so understand when I had to cancel the first scheduled engagement shot with only a few days to spare (who knew a broken foot would cramp a bride’s style!)

 
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Miss Munchkin
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Miss Munchkin (message)  48 posts, Newbee

awesome pictures! I would be stoked too if I had them as photographers! Congrats!

 
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Miss Panther (message)  1,046 posts, Bumble bee

Those look AMAZING!

 
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Chicago Wedding Photographer - WASIO photography

definitely a very nice set! enjoy them all!

 

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Mrs. Giraffe, Chicago Age and Occupation: 23, Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Music Student Teacher Engagement Date: October 23, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church & Idlewild Country Club About Me: Coming from the suburbs of the Windy City, you'll often find me with my foot in my mouth while laughing for no reason or telling bad knock knock jokes. I've been crafty for as long as I can remember, and will DIY something twice over before I have someone do it for me. I'm a semi-awkward, typeface obsessed, design junkie and have been know to break out my dance moves for no reason as well as try my best to be ridiculous at all times. My love of pop culture, wordplay, and graph paper almost rivals my love of Mr. Giraffe (who is just the bee's knees). After a 2.5 year engagement, we're planning a modern-in-disguise traditional wedding, and cannot wait!

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