Marc Edwards Photography

Portrait Shoot: Hoang & April

Marc — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:39 +0000

When my good friend Hoang told me that he wanted me to photograph he and his girlfriend April as a birthday gift to her I was struck by 3 primary feelings. Honor, Excitement, and Nervousness!

I was honored because Hoang being an artist himself had chosen me to capture the feelings and emotion that he felt for his girlfriend April.

I was excited that I could try different creative things and Hoang wouldn’t mind my experimenting!

I was nervous because I never had such a good friend and fellow artist work with me on this level before!

Some of my favorites from that shoot:

Sneak Peek: Hoang & April

Marc — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:20 +0000

Sneak Peak of Hoang & April’s Portrait Session together =)

Engagement: Melanie & Benji

Marc — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:00:58 +0000

Location: Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, IL

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I’ve known my baby cousin Melanie since she was 2. She’s not quite the baby anymore though, as I’ll be photographing her wedding this November! I was more than happy and honored to be asked by her to photograph her wedding and engagement photos. The weather and timing were perfect at the Japanese Gardens that Melanie and Benji chose as their engagement shoot location. I can’t wait until the wedding =)

Some of my favorite images:

Sneak Peek: Melanie & Benji

Marc — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:23:02 +0000

My baby cousin Melanie’s Engagement Shoot sneak peek =)

More to come this Friday!!!!

Engagement: Lan & Birger

Marc — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:00:45 +0000

I’ve known Lan for a few years and having met Birger and gotten to know him in this Engagement Shoot, I can say that Lan and Birger are such a cute couple. They complement and enhance each other so well, bringing out the best in the other. Both are avid travelers and love seeing and trying out new things. With their marriage taking place in Vietnam, it’s certain that this will only be the start of their great adventure =)

True Love

Marc — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:00:43 +0000

True Love is when not one other person in the world matters. Except her. Related posts: A Love Letter To The Love of My Life TGIF: Request Day Image of The Moment Monday: “The Skyline.” Related posts:

Engagement: Genievie & Brian

Marc — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:59 +0000

Time really flies!

I was truly honored when my baby cousin Genievie and her fiancé Brian requested me to photograph their engagement a few weeks ago. It was so much fun being creative with them! I’m totally excited about photographing their wedding at the end of the year =)

Some of my favorites:

2011: The Year In Review

Marc — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:00:14 +0000

Following on the year 2011 were some of the best photography lessons I personally ever learned. There were several things that I learned, though more of them were really a reflection of my personal self. I learn more and more as I get older that one goes from one extreme to another in order to learn about themselves, like waves in the ocean. As you gain more experience and learn more, you find that perfect median that truly represents who you are and what you’re about. A life lesson that can be applied to photography amongst many other things.

A few of the things I learned:

1. Trends and things you like come and go, but your signature is your signature. It defines you, who you are, and how you’re recognized by the people, public, and fans of your work. No need to rush and find yourself, for experimenting is half of the fun.

2. Look to other things outside of photography for inspiration. Some of my greatest inspirations don’t come from photographers at all. Some of my biggest inspirations come from philosophers, painters, and artists from other mediums. I used to draw portraits before I got into photography, some of my influences come from there. And none of them could have

3. Enjoy yourself. This one is pretty self explanatory, but when you enjoy yourself, your true, favorite work comes through and you learn more about what makes you tick and what makes you “You”.

Now onto some of the highlights of 2011…

From Christine & Andrew:

From Sharleen & Brian:

From Spring, Addison & Carl:

From Mar & Steve’s Engagement:

From Atsuko & Karl’s Engagement:

From Cristine & Scott’s Wedding:

From Hana & Nate’s Wedding:

From Fawaz & Hoorya’s Wedding:

From Mike & CC’s Wedding:

From Fawaz & Hoorya’s Wedding:

From Denise & Paul’s Wedding:

From Jenny & Eddie’s Wedding:

From Denise & Paul:

From Eddie & Jenny’s Wedding:

From Atsuko & Karl’s Wedding:

From Teri & Chris’s Wedding:

Eddie & Jenny:

From JoAnn & Danny’s Wedding:

Fawaz & Hoorya’s Wedding:

Teri & Chri’s Wedding:

Karl & Atsuko’s Wedding:

From Denise’s Wedding:

Jasen & Michelle’s Wedding:

From Hoorya’s Wedding:

From Jasen & Michelle’s Wedding:

The Setting for Denise’s Wedding:

Denise & Paul:

Jasen & Michelle:

Atsuko & Karl’s Wedding:

From Mike & CC’s Reception:

Relaxing with Jasen & Michelle:

A Shot I took with Fawaz & Hoorya:

The reception from Denise & Paul’s Wedding:

Jenny & Eddie’s First Dance:

Jasen & Michelle Posing Together:

Denise & Paul’s First Dance:

Last Picture of the night with Hoorya & Fawaz:

Last Picture of the night with Atsuko & Karl:

Here’s to 2012, and all the wonders it may have!!!

Cheers!

Atsuko & Karl: Slideshow

Marc — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:51:26 +0000

I’ve known Atsuko since we both went to college together. It’s during weddings like and moments when Karl saw Atsuko in her dress for the first time, that I truly feel privileged to photograph and record moments like theirs.

From her bouquet to her dress, from her ceremony, to the Tonka Drummers, I feel truly honored to have been a part of one of the most important days in your life guys!

Many congratulations and best wishes on a long happy marriage to you both!

Chris Avery

Marc — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:38:51 +0000

Chris Avery contacted me about two years ago and we only finally managed to meet up just recently for me to photograph a few behind the scenes shots for his press kit dedicated to his LP that’s coming up.

Some of my favorites:

Let me know your thoughts! =)

Teri & Chris Engagement