Girls in White Satin put together the bridal and prom style show at last year's wedding show in Jacksonville. Photo by Steve/WarmowskiPhotography.com
The annual Jacksonville Bridal Expo is coming up at Hamilton’s 110 North East on Sunday January 30th 2011. Besides us (of course) the event features a prom fashion show at 2 pm and bridal fashion show at 3 pm put on by Girls in White Satin. Over $1,000 in prizes will be given away, including a grand prize of airfare from World Travel.
Tickets also available at American Rental and Party Center & Jacksonville Journal-Courier. Event put together by Jacksonville Main Street and is also sponsored by Hamilton’s Catering, World Travel, Casey’s DJ Service & Production Xpress.
Tiffany modeled bridesmaid dresses during last year's bridal style show in Jacksonville.
Posted by Steve. Warmowski Photography, husband-wife team of experienced photojournalists offering their talents to tell the wedding stories of couples in Jacksonville, Springfield, Quincy and all over Central Illinois and beyond. Studio located in the loft at the Transfer Company Shops, 611 E. State St., Jacksonville IL 62650 (across from Lonzeratti’s). Friend us on Facebook.
Bonnie's Bridal of Macomb put on the style show at last year's Rushville Bridal Expo. Photo by Steve/WarmowskiPhotography.com
The Fourth Annual Rushville Bridal & Prom Expo is coming up — 1-4 pm Sunday January 23rd 2011 at the Virginia Community Building at Scripps Park in Rushville, Illinois. The event is sponsored by the Rushville Times. We will be on hand with more than 80 other vendors.
Tiffany in front of the Warmowski Photography booth at last year's show.
The show features a style show by Bonnie’s Bridal & Prom of Macomb at 3 pm as well as door prizes and food. We will give away at least two gift certificates as part of the drawing. Contact the paper for more info at 217.322.3321. The park is just west of the intersection of routes 24 and 67 in Rushville. Tell your friends you’re coming on Facebook.
The Virginia Community Building is a pretty place for a wedding as well. We photographed Carissa & Jim’s wedding there in the fall of 2009 (their ceremony was at Holy Family Church in Mount Sterling). Keep the location in mind if you’re planning an event in the area!
Carissa & Jim during their first dance at their reception at the Virginia Community Center at Scripps Park in Rushville. Photo by Steve/WarmowskiPhotography.comCarissa & Jim wander into Scripps Park to take photos before their reception in Rushville.
Posted by Steve. Warmowski Photography, photojournalists offering wedding photography in Central Illinois. Based in Jacksonville, Morgan County; also available in Rushville, Schuyler County; Mount Sterling, Brown County; Macomb, McDonough County Illinois; and beyond.
Showing off products at the Slumber Parties by Sara booth at the WDBR bridal show at Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Photo by Steve/WarmowskiPhotography.com
I stopped in at the WDBR bridal show in Springfield today, mostly to check out how fellow members of the Springfield Local Favorites were doing with their booths (above is Slumber Parties by Sara). Matthew Stevens of Stevens DJ Service said 23 of the 80+ vendors were members of the group. As mentioned before, Nelson’s Catering was collecting names for their veterans wedding give-away.
Girls in White Sating at the 2011 WDBR bridal expo show.
Posted by Steve. Springfield Local Favorites is an organization of the top wedding vendors in Central Illinois. Warmowski Photography, husband-wife team of photojournalists, studio located at 611 E. State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650, wedding photography for Central Illinois and beyond!
Lightning flashes in the distance as a summer storm passes by the wedding reception of Hannah Cunningham & Joe Reed in Carrollton, Illinois. Photo by Steve/WarmowskiPhotography.com
Towards the end of the night he wandered off with a tripod to get an overall image of the tent the Cunninghams had put up on their farm outside of town. He captured the image by taking several long exposures of the scene. This one was eight seconds — long enough to capture the light from the tent and for a flash of lightning to illuminate the sky. Luckily the bolt was far off in the distance, so neither the guests nor my husband (standing in the middle of an open field next to a metal tripod) were at risk!
A little bit about the WPJA — the organization is a resource for brides and grooms around the world searching for the best photojournalists to capture their day. Not photojournalistic-style, as so many other wedding photographers say they can offer, but experienced photojournalists using their talents to tell a couple’s wedding story. From the WPJA web site: We offer a new perspective on wedding photography – quietly capturing the real moments as they happen for the bride and groom. It is our goal to use photography to tell the story of your wedding day, not dictate it for you.
To be a member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association, a photographer has to submit a portfolio, not just pay their way into the organization. Our web site is periodically reviewed, to make sure the work are meeting the group’s high professional standards. Less than 5% of wedding photographer qualify for membership in the organization. The group also offers tips and ideas for planning via their on-line publication, Wedpix Magazine. See Steve’s profile on WPJA.com.
Before his career as a wedding photographer and business owner Steve worked at newspapers in Jacksonville, Decatur, Freeport and LaSalle-Peru, Illinois. He also interned at newspapers in Muskegon and Saginaw, Michigan, before graduating from the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign (and working at the Daily Illini).
Steve has also won previously in the contest . . .
Second place in “Ceremony” at the wedding of Jennifer Devore & Brian Metcalf in Galena, Illinois (sneaking a kiss after the ceremony)
Third place in “Kids (being kids)” at the reception of Monica Carrigan & Chad Ducey at the Jacksonville Country Club (running with the big boys during the garter toss)
14th place in “Kids (being kids)” at the wedding of Kathy Berger & Troy Thornburg in Albion, Illinois (proud ring bearer with two sisters)
Posted by Tiffany. Warmowski Photography, husband-wife photojournalist team ready to make the best possible pictures at your wedding in Chicago, St. Louis, Central Illinois and beyond. Studio located at 611 E. State St. Jacksonville, IL 62650.
Nelson’s Catering of Central Illinois will be giving away catering for the weddings of two veterans. To qualify the bride or groom have to be currently or previously serving in the military. You may enter the drawing at a Nelson’s Catering booth at one of the wedding shows in Central Illinois, including this weekend in . . .
Decatur Bridal Expo, Friday-Saturday 7th & 8th at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel
Springfield, WDBR Bridal Show at the Crowne Plaza Sunday the 9th
Peoria, Wedding of a Lifetime Bridal Show, Sunday the 9th at the Peoria Civic Center
You can also register at their offices at 3005 Great Northern Road, Springfield, IL 62711. Or during their monthly open tastings, in January on the 18th in Peoria and on the 25th in Springfield. The prize is up to a $2,500 value, drawing will be held February 1st. To get more details visit their website or Nelson’s Catering Facebook page.
Nelson’s Catering is a fellow member of Springfield Local Favorites, an organization of the top wedding vendors in Central Illinois (SLF on Facebook). Warmowski Photography, husband-wife team of photojournalists, studio located at 611 E. State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650, wedding photography for Central Illinois and beyond!
A bride called recently asking about our services and said she plans to have their reception at the Park Grill restaurant at Millennium Park. We have photographed there before, so I thought I’d post some photos. Anne & Anthony got hitched June 27, 2009. The Park Grill was the perfect spot for their reception.
Anne & Anthony arrive to their wedding reception at the Park Grill in Millennium Park in Chicago. A young guest toasts the newlyweds at the Park Grill in Millennium Park, Chicago. Anne & Anthony share their first dance during their wedding reception. at the Park Grill in Millennium Park in Chicago. The Park Grill in Millenium Park, Chicago. Anne & Anthony in Millennium Park on their wedding day. Anne & Anthony walk through the crowds in Millennium Park, Chicago, on their wedding day.
Posted by Tiffany of Warmowski Photography, who loves to photograph weddings in Chicago, St. Louis, Springfield, London, Seattle – anywhere, really!
Liz Overstreet and Kris Montgomery get advice during their reception last month. Photo by Tiffany/Warmowski Photography
Here’s an idea from Stevens DJ Service via Liz Overstreet & Kris Montgomery’s September wedding. During the anniversary dance, couples leave the dance floor when their number of years is called off. But, instead of going back to their tables, Matthew invited them to go up to the newlyweds and tell them one bit of advice on how to maintain a blissful marriage.
Tiffany reports there were lots of laughs as the secrets where whispered to Liz & Kris. The top advice was aimed at Kris: “flush” and “yes, dear.”
Later on in the evening while chatting with Liz she complimented Matthew Stevens. “He’s more than just a DJ. He kept the whole night moving along smoothly.”
Liz & Kris laugh as they tell DJ Matthew Stevens the top advice.
Posted by Steve. Warmowski Photography, a million ideas to make your reception more fun. Matthew Stevens is a fellow member of Springfield Local Favorites, a group of the top wedding vendors in region. As are The Inn at 835 and Specialty Cakes, other vendors at Lis & Kris’ Springfield, Illinois wedding.
Guests groove to the music as Stevens DJ Service lights the dance floor.
Bubbles catch the light as family and guests watch Liz Overstreet & Kris Montgomery get into their limo last month in Springfield.
This is just a cool image I wanted to put on the blog!
Guests kept blowing bubbles as Liz Overstreet & Kris Montgomery climbed into their limousine after their ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield in September. I didn’t notice it at the time as I turned around photo photograph the guests, but the bubbles were dispersing the sunlight. The ones closest to the camera and out of focus were transformed into a spot of rainbow color.
Elisha Lonergan walks down the aisle during her 2009 wedding. Her wedding dress was the first for Girls in White Satin. Photo by Tiffany/Warmowski Photography
Warmowski Photography has been invited to take part in the White Satin Extravaganza later this month in Jacksonville.
Girls in White Satin will be hosting the event Sunday October 17th from 1-5 pm at Hamilton’s 110 North East. Also joining in the inaugural event will be Ashley’s Petals & Angels and MarEva Custom Jewelry. The afternoon will also feature discounts on dresses and accessories plus a drawing for a free tiara.
We photographed the wedding of Elisha Langley & Bob Lonergan in June 2009 (image above). Elisha was the first bride to wear a dress from the bridal and formal wear shop. We have a sample book from Elisha & Bob’s wedding on display at the store.
We look forward to sharing our images and samples of our coffee table books, and get to better know brides planning weddings in Jacksonville and Central Illinois.
Fashion photographer Jerry Lee Ingram en route to a Tuscan hill town, November 2009. Photo by Steve/Warmowski Photography
Our very talented friends, Jerry Lee Ingram & Andrea Collesano, are having a gallery show opening at the Strawn Art Gallery in Jacksonville Saturday 2 October from 6-8pm. There’s free wine, hors d’oeuvres and absolutely wonderful art.
A Jacksonville native currently living in Florence, Italy, fashion photographer Jerry Lee Ingram has teamed up with artist Andrea Collesano, creating their US debut exhibition together. Tiffany & I helped hang their show Thursday at the Strawn. It’s absolutely incredible.
Press release details: Men, Beasts, Shackles, and Myth, a singular exhibit of graphic photography and lyrical drawings, premieres at the Strawn Gallery, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 2, 2010.
A Jacksonville native currently living in Florence, Italy, photographer Jerry Lee Ingram teamed up with up-and-coming artist Andrea Collesano, creating their US debut exhibition together.
A departure from Ingram’s usual fashion-oriented photography, we see a personal exploration into a melancholic supernatural fantasy world. In existing, yet surreal settings of natural environments, Ingram’s grouping of black and white photos portrays mythological animal-man creatures.
Sometimes real, sometimes imaginary, Collesano’s drawings on antiqued paper feature animals, nocturnal flying subjects, birds, insects, snakes and fish. Often including metamorphic creatures such as centaurs and mermen, his creatures are presented often as companions in unexpected locations: a desert, land, seascapes, exploring immense terrains of wonder.
Metamorphic mythic collages combine Ingram and Collesano’s drawings and photos into a similar theme, featuring nature’s creatures.
Working with well-known fashion houses such as Max Mara, Salvatore Ferragamo, Trussardi and others, Jerry Lee Ingram works as a fashion photographer, and teaches Photography and Fashion at the Florence University of the Arts. A MacMurray College graduate, Ingram studied art and at Kent State University and Lorenzo dei Medici Art institute, both in Florence. Ingram has earned many wards in photography, exhibits frequently and in 2009, was awarded the prestigious nationally televised, Italian creativity honor: Dietro La Bellezza, (Behind Beauty) along with other International celebrities.
Andrea Collesano, a native of the Pisa, current resides in Forte Dei Marmi. A graduate of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, Andrea’s work has been displayed in many one man and collective shows throughout Italy. His work is coveted by European and Italian collectors, and is prominently displayed in the exclusive Castiglion Del Bosco resort interiors near Siena.
Posted by Steve. One day Jerry Lee and Warmowski Photography will team up and offer Tuscan wedding packages, combining the best of Florence, Italy and the surrounding hillsides in Tuscany.
