Weddings by Amie

My Magazine Publication

2008-08-11T20:45:00.004-05:00

I believe fairy tales
DO come true
- Amie Hana

The Chicago Style Weddings Magazine is launching their new September-October on the stand now. Again, Amie Photography was featured in many sections all through. Pick up an issue from any book stores near by you.

I am so delighted my "Little Fairy" flower girl got published!!!This is the original picture. Isn't she so adorable?In fact, there are two of them and they are identical twins!!!
The fairy costumes were handmade by their grandmother.To photograph the twins, I asked if they could come out to "play" and "pick out flowers". The weather was so perfect and they obviously had a great time...only for 10 minutes.
They constantly moved and ran around all the time. I had to shoot as fast as I can. This cute look happened in just a split second. The next second she was already had her back toward me.
The result was priceless.I turned around to another twin sister who was looking for more flowers on the ground. This is one of my favorite picture.
My next image on the magazine is about
"Something old, something new".

This next image is in the advertisement page for
The House of Brides.

Michelena Designs with The House of Brides hired me to photograph a beautiful model with an assigned theme of
"Wearing nothing but Michelena".
I used Tiffany, one of my regular model, for this project.

The image of this stunning bride was featured almost in full-page size. Misty, the bride, was absolutely gorgeous. I first met her when I worked as the photographer for Miss Illinois USA competition in year 2006. Misty was the first runner up. She later approached me to photograph her wedding and I immediately said YES.This is the original image.
Her bright blue eyes are so capturing .

Congratulations to Jennifer and Michael
in the Magazine's Newlywed section.
This is the original image.
I think it looks better in color.

Another interesting picture from the wedding.Congratulations to Andrea and Stephen
on the Magazine's Newlywed section.
And this is the original picture in color.

I believe fairy tales
DO come true
- Amie Hana

Amie Photography
was recently on magazine cover TWICE !!!

My work has been published in many wedding magazines before. In year 2007, the Wedding Guide Chicago Magazine approached me with a fashion shoot project at the Rialto Theater in Joliet. Next thing I know I was the magazine cover... not once, but twice!!!
I feel enormously blessed.
www.WeddingGuideChicago.com

This is my FIRST cover on the "Winter 2007" issue.
Other images from the same shoot.
My SECOND cover from the "Spring 2008" issue.
Original images
More of my photography work from inside of the magazine.
Original images
Full-page image in "Wedding Attire" section
Full-page image in "Beauty" section
Original images

In "Photography & Video" section

Original images
More images
"Sleeping Beauty" theme

"Little Red Riding Hood"
"Cinderella"
"The Little Mermaid"
"Destination Wedding"

I believe fairy tales
DO come true
- Amie Hana

Chicago Style Wedding Magazine
has published Amie Photography's work
inside their magazine on multiple issues.
In year 2007, the magazine published my photography work and wrote about the couple on 2 full pages!!! I was so flattered.More pictures on other pages.
This fabulous couple with the beautiful Chicago skyline in background was published half-page in the magazine. Many brides called me to photograph their weddings after seeing this page.
I feel blessed to have known Dave Gaffke, the owner of the Complete Wedding Expo. He is the biggest fan of my work. I've received many referrals from him, including with the fashion shoot for the House Of Brides, Chicago's biggest wedding gown distributor. Off course, I am the official photographer for Dave's Expo as well. I have photographed many of his expo events and fashion shows. He used my photography work on his magazine advertisement in 5 different major magazines. Thank you Dave.
The Admission ticket also has my images on it.
This page, I am so proud of. The Association of Bridal Consultation has used my work for their full page advertisement for 2 years.
More of my work on other magazine pages.
I believe fairy tales
DO come true

Amie Photography is a self-owned independent photography company. You will be working directly with Amie in all aspects. Her unique photography style combined with her love in digital technology makes her an exceptional and outstanding young artist, recognized by many other wedding professionals.

Visit her website at
www.amiephotography.com

Package price starts from $1,550

Chicago Style Weddings 2008

2008-07-22T23:33:00.029-05:00

I believe fairy tales
DO come true
- Amie Hana

The Chicago Style Weddings Magazine will launch their new September-October issue soon. Again, Amie Photography was featured in many sections all through. Pick up an issue at any book stores near by you.

This next image is in the advertisement page for
The House of Brides.

Congratulations to Jennifer and Michael
in the Magazine's Newlywed section.
This is the original image.
I think it looks better in color.

Another interesting picture from the wedding.Congratulations to Andrea and Stephen
on the Magazine's Newlywed section.
And this is the original picture in color.

I believe fairy tales
DO come true

Amie Photography is a self-owned independent photography company. You will be working directly with Amie in all aspects. Her unique photography style combined with her love in digital technology makes her an exceptional and outstanding young artist, recognized by many other wedding professionals.

Visit her website at
www.amiephotography.com

Package price starts from $1,550

Diane & David

2008-07-04T21:19:00.003-05:00

Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus
thelodge.hyatt.com
2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Book, IL, 60523
Wedding photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com
Office locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook

Florist by GNG Designs

Julia & Chris

2008-06-14T02:49:00.007-05:00

Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
www.adlerplanetarium.org
Wedding photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com
Office locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook
At home

St Emily Church
1400 E. Central, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056
www.stemily.org
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com
Downtown Chicago on Michigan Street Millennium Park wedding photography
www.millenniumpark.org
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com Wedding photography at the Planetarium Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
www.adlerplanetarium.org
Wedding photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com

Amie Photography on Magazine Cover

2008-06-09T23:17:00.027-05:00

I believe fairy tales
DO come true
- Amie Hana

Amie Photography
was on magazine cover TWICE !!!

My work has been published in many wedding magazines before. In year 2007, the Wedding Guide Chicago Magazine approached me for a fashion shoot project at the Rialto Theater in Joliet. Next thing I know I was the magazine cover... not once, but twice!!!
I feel enormously blessed.

Winter 2008 issue

Spring 2008 issueMore of my photography work from inside of the magazine.
This year, the magazine hired me again
to photograph for their 2008 issue.
The photo shoot was done this past June. The selection of images and covers will be selected by the magazine's editor. I was excited and happy with the work. All models from Ford Modeling Agency were so pleasant to work with. And everybody in the production team was so much fun to work with. It was a great experience for me as I love fashion.

Another top leading magazine,
the Chicago Style Wedding Magazine,
kindly published my work many times.
In year 2007, the magazine published my photography work and wrote about the couple on 2 full pages!!! I was so flattered.More pictures on other pages.
This fabulous couple with the beautiful Chicago skyline in background was published half-page in the magazine. Many brides called me to photograph their weddings after seeing this page.
I feel blessed to have known Dave Gaffke, the owner of the Complete Wedding Expo. He is the biggest fan of my work. I've received many referrals from him, including with the fashion shoot for the House Of Brides- Chicago's biggest distributor of wedding gowns. Off course, I am the official photographer for his Expo as well. I have photographed his expo events and fashion shows for many times. All bridal expo advertising pages featured in 5 different magazines has my photography work on it. Thank you Dave.
The Admission ticket also has my images on it.
This page, I am so proud of. The Association of Bridal Consultation has used my work for their full page advertisement for 2 years.
More of my work on other magazine pages.
I believe fairy tales
DO come true

Amie Photography is a self-owned independent photography company. You will be working directly with Amie in all aspects. Her unique photography style combined with her love in digital technology makes her an exceptional and outstanding young artist, recognized by many other wedding professionals.

Visit her website at
www.amiephotography.com

Package price starts from $1,550

Nualnapa & Kampol

2008-06-07T20:16:00.004-05:00

Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace
www.drurylaneoakbrook.com
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com
Office locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook
Thai Water Ceremony
According to Thai tradition, the pouring of water is the most important part of the Thai wedding ceremony as it signifies the couple officially becoming husband and wife. Traditionally, this was all that was required to validate the marriage.
During the ceremony, the bride and groom kneel together, and a holy string is draped from one head to the other, forming a circle and connecting the couple. This symbolizes their spiritual union. They then ” Wai ” by clasping their palms together in the traditional prayer-like gesture while one by one, guests walk up and pour a conch shell full of sacred water over the couple’s hands while offering a blessing or marital advice. The water ceremony is usually performed by all guests older than the couple, with the grandparents and parents proceeding first, followed by relatives and friends of the family.

Zara & Christopher

2008-05-31T22:31:00.020-05:00

Hinsdale Golf Club
140 Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL, 60514
www.memberstatements.com
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com

Office locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook

Make up by Namaste Salon

Florist by Jane's Blue Iris
36 South Washington Street, Hinsdale, IL, 60521
www.janesblueiris.com
Jewish Wedding Photography
by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com

Cake by Kirchbaum's Bakery
825 Burlington Ave, Lowr 1, Western Springs, IL, 60558
708-246-2894

Magazine Photoshoot 2008

2008-05-28T02:16:00.007-05:00

I believe fairy tales
DO come true
- Amie Hana

This is my second time working with the
Wedding Guide Chicago Magazine.
www.WeddingGuideChicago.com

2008 Photoshoot

The photo shoot was done in May 2008. I was excited and happy with the work. All models from Ford Modeling Agency were so pleasant to work with. And everybody in the production team was so much fun to work with. It was a great experience for me as I love fashion.

I believe fairy tales
DO come true

Amie Photography is a self-owned independent photography company. You will be working directly with Amie in all aspects. Her unique photography style combined with her love in digital technology makes her an exceptional and outstanding young artist, recognized by many other wedding professionals.

Visit her website at
www.amiephotography.com

Package price starts from $1,550

Natalie & Chad

2008-05-02T23:18:00.019-05:00

Cuneo Museum
1350 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
www.cuneomuseum.org
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com
Office locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook

Rachel & Matthew

2008-05-01T22:00:00.009-05:00

Wedding date: August 2, 2008

Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com
Locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook

This couple booked the Summerset package with me since last year.
The engagement session is included.

I took them to a forest preserve near by my house. It was a short drive, only 5 minutes away. I usually come here for modeling and engagement portraits.

Chary & Mark

2008-04-05T23:11:00.009-05:00

St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com
Office locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook

The Odyssey
www.odysseycountryclub.com
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com

Make up by "Prive Salon"

Sunset

Reception at the Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park

DJ by "Marszalek Band"

Be Photogenic

2008-03-09T10:27:00.049-05:00

One day, I received a call from my dear friend, Dave Gaffke - the founder of the Complete Wedding Expo. He asked if I could photograph a wedding for Nancy Fraser's daughter. Nancy has been working for Dave as a stage manager for the expo's fashion show for several years. Her daughter, Amy, was getting married. When Nancy approached Dave for his opinion about wedding photographer, Dave highly recommended me. Soon after, I met with Nancy for a consultation and was hired.

Congratulations Amy and Ryan
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com
Locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook

Starting time: I normally begin my photography coverage when bride is getting ready. In this case, I started my day at the Fraser's house. Amy, the bride, was amazingly easy to photograph.

Lighting: This is one of my favorite picture. Beautiful lighting from the patio door makes this picture looks soft and intimate.

Uninterrupted: After a moment, I moved myself behind Amy quietly without interruption and got another great image.Family Portrait: The Fraser family is fun and energetic. They want some fun pictures for family portrait, so I put them in front of their house and simply ask them to have fun and be natural.

The Groom: After coverage at the Fraser's house, I drove to the groom's house, which was only 15 minutes away. Ryan, the groom wanted his portrait with a cigar. I shot this picture in high angel to avoid busy background of the home's backyard.

A thousand words: Special moment of Amy and her grandmother.

Another capturing moment.
Wide Angle: I used wide angle lens in this small dressing room to get a dramatic effect. This professional lens enabled me to shoot in available light to add mood to this picture.

Story : Every moment worths capturing, even this one.

Speed: I saw the maid of honor was getting emotional before walking down the aisle. I lifted up my camera with fast move and got this shot while she was wiping her tears. A bounced flash from white ceiling creates a soft spreading light enough to cover all three people.

Capturing: A nice documentary picture of Dave Gaffke while he was helping out at the church as the wedding planner.

Real moment: Picture of father and daughter just before walking down the aisle.

Story telling: Documenting walking down the aisle moment as it happens.

Priceless: The moment you can't afford to miss. Mother of the bride gives her a congratulation kiss after the ceremony.

Be invisible: Staying unnoticed gives me opportunities to capture real moment. Capturing: As a photojournalist, I don't really pose couples. I prompt and direct them in ways that they feel comfortable and natural.

Attitude: I saw Amy walking to the Limousine lifting up her white gown, revealing her garter. I ran over and snapped a few shots very quickly. This picture below is very cute. Her slightly blurred left leg giving the image a sense of movement.

High Fashion: "I intend to bring glamor to contemporary wedding photography. I just want brides to see in their wedding photography the type of photographs they see in the wedding magazines."

Mood of Light: Photographing an event reception does not mean you always have to use flash. In this case, I want to showcase the mood and the ambiance of the room. With experience and ability to shoot in low light, I take advantage of the tiny video light (from the left) to lit the couple and adjust my camera setting accordingly.

Again, I captured this image in low light. A slow shutter speed shows Amy's moving hand while touching Ryan with adorn love.

I had to use flash here to freeze the constant fast movements.

Videographer: I never have problem working with any videographer. I guess it's easier for me as I am flexible and friendly by nature. I always introduce myself to videographer when we first meet. In general, most photographers do not want videographer straying into their frames at any point or ever. But I don't have that problem. Sometimes I would include videographer in my shot. As seen in this picture below, the videographer was captured at the background, giving a sense of realism in documentary.

Special Edition Wedding Gown: Another fun shot that gives you a real sense how fun the night was. The special "White Sox" wedding gown is the exclusive design from Dave Gaffke.

Capturing Night Light: When dazzling DJ's disco light turns on, instead of using a blast flash with white light, I sometimes I prefer to photograph in ways I can capture the cool colorful ambiance.

Allison & Jeff

2008-03-03T11:07:00.003-06:00

Slide Show One

2008-03-01T20:12:00.002-06:00

www.amiephotography.com

email: amiehana@msn.com

mobile: 630.854.7639

Mindy & Sean

2007-12-31T01:42:00.007-06:00

New Year's Eve Wedding
Double Tree Hotel in Oak Brook
www.doubletree1.hilton.com
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com
Locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook

Chicago Style Wedding Magazine 2007

2007-11-01T03:19:00.004-05:00

I believe fairy tales
DO come true
- Amie Hana

Chicago Style Wedding Magazine
featured Amie Photography on many issues.
In year 2007, the magazine published my photography work and wrote about the couple on 2 full pages!!! I was so flattered.More pictures on other pages.
This fabulous couple with the beautiful Chicago skyline in background was published half-page in the magazine. Many brides called me to photograph their weddings after seeing this page.
I feel blessed to have known Dave Gaffke, the owner of the Complete Wedding Expo. He is the biggest fan of my work. I've received many referrals from him, including with the fashion shoot for the House Of Brides, Chicago's biggest wedding gown distributor. Off course, I am the official photographer for Dave's Expo as well. I have photographed many of his expo events and fashion shows. He used my photography work on his magazine advertisement in 5 different major magazines. Thank you Dave.
The Admission ticket also has my images on it.
This page, I am so proud of. The Association of Bridal Consultation has used my work for their full page advertisement for 2 years.
More of my work on other magazine pages.
I believe fairy tales
DO come true

Amie Photography is a self-owned independent photography company. You will be working directly with Amie in all aspects. Her unique photography style combined with her love in digital technology makes her an exceptional and outstanding young artist, recognized by many other wedding professionals.

Visit her website at
www.amiephotography.com

Package price starts from $1,550

Rachel & Neil

2007-10-13T21:52:00.023-05:00

Bond Chapel, University of Chicago
www.uchicago.edu/student/bond
Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com
Locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook

19th Century Club
www.19thcenturyclub.com
Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com

Anita & Vladislov

2007-09-15T18:26:00.019-05:00

Serbian Orthodox Wedding Photography
By Amie Hana
www.amiephotogrpahy.com
Locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook

Serbian Monastery of
New Gracanica Metropolitanate
New Gracanica Monastery
Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God
Serbian Orthodox Metropolitanate of New Gracanica
Diocese of America and Canada
www.newgraceanica.com
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com

Cafe La Cave
www.cafelacaveresaurant.com
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com

Colleen & Adrian

2007-09-01T20:16:00.005-05:00

St. Isidore Catholic Church
www.stisidoreparish.org
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com
Locations: Lindenhurst and Bolingbrook

Eaglebrook Country Club
www.eaglebrookclub.com
Wedding Photography by Amie Hana
www.amiephotography.com