Monthly Archives: June 2010

Photographing fireworks

Posted on June 29, 2010 by swarmowski

Received an e-mail today on quick tips for shooting fireworks that I thought I’d share. The main things to remember are you’ll want a long exposure so to get the full streak to show and you’ll want to use a … Continue reading →

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Freelancing for the Trib

Posted on June 28, 2010 by swarmowski

I like to joke and say I’m a retired newspaper photojournalist (with more than 20 years experience including college, internships in Michigan and newspaper positions across Illinois). But, this is a working retirement — mostly telling couples’ wedding stories, but … Continue reading →

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A theme throughout

Posted on June 27, 2010 by swarmowski

The constant theme that ran through Audra & Francis’ June 12, 2010, wedding was zebra stripes. During our meeting months ago, to talk about the wedding, I asked Audra what her colors were. Her answer, “Zebra stripes and lime green.” … Continue reading →

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Man-of-Honor

Posted on June 16, 2010 by swarmowski

Last Saturday, Audra Fanning married Francis Nelson in a beautiful ceremony at Annie Merner Chapel on the campus of MacMurray College with a fun reception at the Jacksonville Country Club. Her brother, Wade, served as her “Man-of-Honor.” He told the … Continue reading →

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Springfield Local Favorites June meeting

Posted on June 12, 2010 by swarmowski

I went to the SpringfieldLocalFavorites meeting at the Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center earlier this week. We’ve photographed a couple weddings there, and it was nice to see the facility and get info from Pamela Risinger, director of sales … Continue reading →

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Great wedding in Carrollton

Posted on June 8, 2010 by swarmowski

Saturday, June 5 was the wedding of Hannah (Cunningham) and Joe Reed. Congrats on a fantastic day! Here are a FEW of the highlights (and there were MANY!)

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Ring photos

Posted on June 8, 2010 by swarmowski

When photographing a couple’s wedding rings, I try to think of something a bit more creative than just the “hand-over-hand” shot. I sometimes resort to putting the rings in the flowers of the bride’s bouquet, but I have been trying … Continue reading →

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White Hall Wedding – Aleisha & Jimmy

Posted on June 1, 2010 by swarmowski

Congratulations to Aleisha & Jimmy! They had an absolutely incredible wedding Saturday, May 29, 2010. The wedding ceremony was at St. John’s Catholic Church in Carrollton, Illinois. The reception was at Green Gables Inn in White Hall, Illinois. There were … Continue reading →

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