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Email: jason@jayvphotography.com

Call/Text: 630-518-1376

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Classic downtown Chicago Lasalle St bridge shot.

Classic downtown Chicago Lasalle St bridge shot.

One of my favorite things to do with couples is walking around their neighborhoods and visiting some of their favorite spots. It definitely takes the pressure off the expectations of what engagement sessions "need to be."

Can't wait for Sara and Grant's wedding in July
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At least once per session, there is a photo that I

At least once per session, there is a photo that I can't wait to edit. Here are two from this past weekend.

Associate shot for @iambenramos
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If you are ever thinking if it’s worth it to wak

If you are ever thinking if it’s worth it to wake up early and do your photo shoot first thing in the morning, It’s always worth it to wake up early and do a beach shoot first thing in the morning. Michelle and Jose KILLED IT this morning!!! Shout out to @mangostreet on the multi-stitch post tutorial
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It's getting warm outside, which means it's engage

It's getting warm outside, which means it's engagement session season!!

Can't wait to meet all of my couples and maybe even their pups if I'm lucky!
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The recessional photos are quickly becoming my fav

The recessional photos are quickly becoming my favorite ones on a wedding day, especially when there is a special exit planned. Lisa and Anthony were pensive about having flowers thrown outside because there was a little bit of snow happening on their wedding day, but it was totally worth it!

If it snows on your wedding day, you have to do pictures in the snow, especially if it’s big, chunky snowflakes. They photograph so well, and it makes your wedding look like a winter wonderland, even if you did get married in April 😉

I’m terrible about getting BTS footage on wedding days, but it’s always nice to have @outwardvisuals back me up as a 2nd shooter. Good to have the gang back together again.

2022 is kicking off. I’ve got one slot left for weddings.

I do need to get my wedding endurance back because I am exhausted today 😅
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It's been a while since I've photographed at city

It's been a while since I've photographed at city hall in Chicago. Of course, Cook County was going to Cook County it up, and the judges started their day at least 30 minutes late. We made the best of it and took photos while we were standing in line.

Check out that morning light! Huge tip for those of you wanting photos done in Chicago: consider morning shoots, they're less crowded, and you can still get that beautiful golden light!

Associate shot for @iambenramos
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One of my favorite recent activities is going thro

One of my favorite recent activities is going through old galleries and updating the color palettes so they match my current colors. Now that I'm established in my editing style and have perfected my presets to work for me, I want all of my photos to have the same look.

I've been exploring AI options for culling and editing photos, and it's slightly terrifying, but not entirely out
of the realm of possibilities 😬. For any of my clients reading this, don't worry: this would be a starting point, not an ending point. I'd still do the final once over before I delivered your photos.

It's crazy how good computers have gotten, and the cost of doing business that way wouldn't actually be that bad. It means that my clients would get their images back faster, and the biggest perk is getting more than with my family, and nothing can put a price on that.

After going over my numbers for 2022, I'm only allowing myself to take in 1 MORE WEDDING. I feel incredibly blessed to possibly close my books for the year within the first quarter of the year.

I've already got a handful of weddings booked for 2023. Don't sleep on your vendors. They might not be available for your date. 😎

In a total plot twist (not really), we’re back t

In a total plot twist (not really), we’re back to snow in Chicago after having an almost 70 degree day on Saturday.

I’m still not willing to dance on camera to make Instagram Reels, so I’ll just keep posting photos that make me happy.

This photo is a visual representation of how it fe

This photo is a visual representation of how it feels when it looks like spring is here to stay in the Midwest.

Bonus photos of Angelica and Ryan in their beautiful ceremony space.
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Dreaming about warmer weather, so I'll keep lookin

Dreaming about warmer weather, so I'll keep looking at photos from warmer sessions. Can't wait for Kelly and Matt's wedding this July!

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Words of advice when selecting your wedding photog

Words of advice when selecting your wedding photographer:

1. Take a look at how they edit the color green. A recent trend in wedding photography is to mute green to a mossy color. If green is going to be a major color in your wedding based on decorations, venue, or portrait photo spot, you don't want to be surprised at how it looks on your photos.

2. Ask for a full wedding day gallery! Sometimes couples are pensive about this one. This isn't offensive, and your (potential) photographer should have no problem showing you an entire gallery. Heck, even ask for a gallery that you think might match the aesthetic of your day. If they're sketch about showing you a full gallery, maybe ask yourself why...

3. This one is more like 2a, but see if they have any images in "not ideal" lighting situations. Most photographers are great in natural light, but what does it look like once the sun sets, or when the sun is at it's peak, or when it's a really dark reception space?

Bonus: Also ask how they plan on
lighting your reception. Some photographers/videographers prefer to use constant lights during important moments in your reception, while others
will use off camera flash that will only turn on as the moment is being captured. Most importantly, what is the look and mood that you want during the reception?

If you read this far, extra credit for you! What questions do you have about your wedding photography experience? I'm an open book. Feel free to comment and ask or DM me!

Thanks for teasing us with some spring weather, Ch

Thanks for teasing us with some spring weather, Chicago. Yesterday was the perfect day to get outside and take down those Christmas lights that the city said needed to be down by January 11th.

Hey at least I turned them off and didn't still have them turning on every night.

We are now entering the third bout of cold winter weather after our one day warm up.

Spring is almost here! Hang in there!

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When I first started out, I would've been terrifie

When I first started out, I would've been terrified to shoot in these conditions: harsh light, harsh shadows, no thank you. I would've suggested the closest alley or side street to get more comfortable lighting.

This portrait actually came about between two locations that we were planning on photographing, and I couldn't pass up this lighting.

Years of shooting, lighting courses, and confidence in growing in uncomfortable situations led to broadening the style of photos that I am able to deliver.

Associate shot for @iambenramos
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Only in Chicago will we go from photo 1 to photo 2

Only in Chicago will we go from photo 1 to photo 2 in a 24 hour period and accept it as totally normal.

We're currently in second winter for the next couple of weeks.

Don't let the weather determine your session. Embrace it!

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Digital vs. Film. I like to think digital AND fil

Digital vs. Film.

I like to think digital AND film.

I've been bringing around different film cameras to weddings and taking a couple snaps if time allows. I've written about this before, but the film plunge was done for me when someone bought me a Canon AE-1. I've gone so far off the deep end, that I now own more film than digital cameras.

Film has a look that just brings back nostalgia. It makes photos feel like the were taken years ago.

Can you guess which photo is on film? Which look do you prefer?

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