Dayna Schroeder Photography, Wedding Photography, Portrait Photography | Chicago, Portland, Seattle

Mother’s Day and Big Birthday Year

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 01:30:51 +0000

My beautiful mother….My inspiration….There aren’t enough words in this world to explain how much she cherishes and loves her 5 children, (yep i said FIVE) and 7 grandchildren. I had the opportunity to photograph her a couple weeks ago. She is such a stunning woman inside and out. Love you mommy.

Scouting Venue Location Day

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:20:14 +0000

The other day I brought my son with me to scout out Five Venue Locations. He was such a trooper. Here he is modeling at one of the gorgeous venues.

Wedding | Betsy and Brian

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:10:44 +0000

Wedding | Jackie and Mike

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:21:42 +0000

This first image of Jackie and her father on the trolley is one of my all time favorites. I get happy and tear up when I see these moments. I have never had that close relationship with my father - and with being a mother myself I naturally have these emotions. It’s a happy tear – valuing how important it is to be close to your children I am passing the closeness down with my son and anticipate looking at him this way on his wedding day.

Dayna Schroeder Wedding Photography
47 W Division Street #465, Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 350-4263

Wedding | Shannon and Peter

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:17:35 +0000

I had an amazing time celebrating the love and new beginnings of this sweet couple on their wedding day. And we can’t forget experiencing the dancing talent of the groom during the wedding reception. Congratulations Shannon and Peter! Best Wishes to a life long happy marriage!

Wedding Coordination: Weddings and Event by Muse

Photo Booth: Limelight Photo Booth

Ceremony Location: McMenamins Edgefield

Reception Location: McMenamins Edgefield

Wedding | Jenna and Michael

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:54:19 +0000

Jenna and Mike’s Romantic Tuscan Fall Wedding was everything a bride would dream in a wedding day. Perfect weather with fun, laughter, love and romance. Oh and can’t forget Sports (for Mike) It was a joy to be a part of such a fabulous wedding celebration and have the honour (spelled honour for the Canadian Bride) of capturing their wedding day. You can view their Engagement Session here.

JeJ Vendors:

Wedding Coordination: Camille Victoria Weddings LLC

Ceremony Location: Assumption Catholic Church

Reception Location: Osteria Via Stato

Hair & Makeup: Bridal Beauty Chicago

Cake: Tipsy Cake

Florist: Catherine’s Garden

Importance of a qualified | experienced wedding photographer

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:03:17 +0000

I received this lead today. I cannot stress enough how important it is to hire a qualified and experienced wedding photographer with professional equipment.You cannot reverse time – even if you do a re-do the photos will not be the same candid photos with guests.

Message:
Can you please send me pricing and information on how much it would
cost to do wedding “re-do” photos. My husband and I just got married
in June and the photographer that we chose didn’t do a very good job.
Our photos are horrible. So we are looking to re-do some of them this
spring.

Engagement Pictures | Jenna and Jordan

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:07:14 +0000

Jenna and Jordan requested a nature / rustic inspired engagement portrait photo shoot. I had a few places in mind that I drive past on occasion and have always wanted to photograph. It was cold with mostly clouds and little bits of sun peaking through for the photography session. What a cool – cute couple don’t you think?

Wedding | Molly and Matt

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:29:52 +0000

Who loves a totally fun and cute couple, dolphins jumping in the background during their first kiss, a sunny day in Chicago for wedding photography and a super elegant and bright decor for a reception? I do! I do!

Bridal Party Gifts… Sweet!!!
Anticipating the First LookFirst Look Prior to CeremonyDolphins in Water!!!Waiting for ceremony….
Beautiful Bride and Maid of Honor.Loved the bouquets.
I love this one.Love this too.

Take a peak at Molly and Matt’s Engagement Pictures with their rescued Greyhound, Annie this past summer as well.

Newlywed Portraits

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:58:05 +0000

If you are already married and have always wished you would have had engagement pictures taken why not have newlywed photos taken.

Think romance, hot coffee, umbrellas and the exciting unexpected. For our newlywed session – we walked and walked through anticipated rain, drizzle and occasional downpour. It was a day that we will certainly remember that’s for sure. The rain saturated grounds were beautiful and there is something about cloudy gray skies with rain that is VERY romantic and cozy.

This couple and photo below reminds me of a magazine photo I loved and recreated with acrylic paints my senior year in high school. While editing this session my mind kept going back to the strong comparison between that painting and this photo.

The sensuality of the moment before lips touch in a kiss…..