I’ve seen some great wedding videos over the years…  And while I have a vested interest in still photography (suprise suprise) – every once in a while I see something that just blows my mind.

If you poll anyone in tune with the Wedding Cinematography industry you’re sure to hear great things about Pacific Pictures, Stillmotion , Mind Castle Studios, and Joe Simon Productions.  It seems that they are often consistently on the top in videographer rankings, at least over the past few years.  What’s kind of cool is that even though they all produce outstanding work with their own companies – Kevin (Pacific Pictures), Patrick (Stillmotion), Casey(Mind Castle), and Joe (Joe Simon Productions) recently combined forces to produce a combination live wedding/concept production in India for a couple traveling there from the states to be wed.  Although this was primarily a Pacific Pictures production – Patrick, Joe and Casey all flew over to assist Kevin.  I guess when you put all that talent together something awesome is bound to come of it.

This is just the teaser…  It’s too good to not share! Check it out!

-Andrew

Bob & Jennifer were married back in January and were my first 2010 couple…  Jen and my wife have known each other for many years and when she asked me to shoot her wedding I couldn’t say no!   They are also both friends with Kim (whose wedding I shot a little while back) – so there were a lot of familiar faces on the dance floor…

The ceremony was held at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Franklin Park, followed by a gorgeous reception at Beau Jolie in Schiller Park.

Check out the photos and slideshow link below!

-Andrew

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I received a few emails from people interested in being able to view the Photo Spots that I referred to in my last post – but they don’t have iPhones…

The good news is that you can view them as well. It won’t be as slick as the iPhone app presentation – but all of the same data is there including sample photos etc.

Just click on the link below to jump over to a Google Map view of some of my favorite Photo Spots.

I will definitely be adding many more in the coming weeks when I get a chance!

John Andrews Photography – Photo Spots Google Map

-Andrew

Clients always ask me what I think are some of the great locations in Chicago to take photos for Engagements, Weddings and Portrait sessions… Honestly there are so many cool locations in Chicago it’s hard to tell or show them without digging out a map

For those of you that have iPhones or iPod Touches – I have just rolled out a cool new feature for my Studio’s Client Connect App – Photo Spots.

Photo Spots is a really fun way to check out some of my favorite Chicago locations. Right now there are a few dozen of my favorite locations listed, but I will be adding a bunch more when I get some time in the coming weeks.

Photo Spot Feature Highlights

• Move, Pan, and Zoom an interactive map of the Chicagoland area that displays pin locations of some of my favorite Photo Spots.
• Tap on the pins to see highlight detail, drill through to view a short POI (Point of Interest) commentary on the location with tips for photos to be taken there.
• View a sample photo shot at the Photo Spot.
• Click on a “Locate Me” icon to show your real-time position relative to the Photo Spot (only works with iPhone w/GPS) – if you are an adventurer you can use the map to navigate to the exact spot as displayed on the map!

Photo Spots Screen Shots

James & Katie were married just over a month ago… Yes, I know I’ve been slacking on Blog updates – too much snow and hibernation going on in Chicago

This was a super fun New Years Eve wedding.  I love shooting NYE weddings because they always end up being a blast.  The ceremony was held at the First Baptist Church of Geneva followed by a rockin’ reception at the Hotel Arista in Naperville.  If you haven’t been there – it’s a pretty swank new hotel, definitely love the atmosphere…

After the ceremony we braved the freezing cold weather to grab some outdoor night shots in Naperville.  I have to give kudos to the bridesmaids and groomsmen for holding out in the cold weather – we got some fun shots!

Check out the photos and slideshow link below!

-Andrew

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Today I have some exciting news to share! I’ve been working on this for a while now, but finally got some time over the holidays to really get going on this!

The John Andrews Client Connect iPhone application is a Native iPhone app that allows current and prospective clients to keep in touch with John Andrews Photography on the go.  In addition to numerous options to connect from within the application (touch to call, touch to email, Facebook, Twitter, Map Directions to Studio) you can browse photo galleries, view video slideshows, inquire about photography services, availability and more! Click on the icon below to jump to the Apple App Store and download it for FREE!

Features

• Connect on the go with one touch calling, emailing, Facebook and Twitter feeds
• Browse photo galleries
• View video slideshows
• Inquire about open dates and availability from within the app
• View general Studio information
• View Studio links, including a mobile version of our Blog
• Receive Push Notifications for Studio messages, sales, coupons, etc
• Existing Clients get access to special menu options to manage their relationship with the Studio using their existing Client Security Code (touch to call Andrew’s cell directly, touch to email Andrew directly, Client Portal Access, etc…)
• …and much more to come!

Screen Shots from the John Andrews Client Connect App

I was just alerted of some technical issues that have arisen from a server update that my web host performed today.

If any current or prospective clients have any issues whatsoever with things not working – please let me know ASAP so that they can be addressed.

I think we got it all straightened out but I just want to make sure!

Andrew

andrew@johnandrewsphotography.com

Something exciting is coming very soon.  Can anyone guess what it might be?

Let’s just say that it rhymes with “myPhone Frapplication”

Coming very soon to an iPhone near you.

- Andrew

I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. I am grateful to have been able to work with so many wonderful couples in 2009 and am looking forward to 2010!

Many blessings…
-Andrew

Ben & Carrie were married a few days after Thanksgiving and I was completely honored to have been asked to document their beautiful day. They were a referral from Scott & Erin, so there were a bunch of familiar faces at the wedding

The ceremony took place at Sauganash Community Church followed by a reception at the Hillcrest Country Club. Everyone had a fun time and it was a really great event!

Check out some of my favorite photos and slideshow below!

-Andrew

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