In April I went to visit my Best Friends Forever, Nate and Lisa in Chicago. I can’t believe it’s already been a year and a half since they were married! We saw the sights, did some catching up and took photos in one of my favorite cities.

I made sure to get a famous Chicago Hot Dog in Millennium Park, and it was hilarious.

A lot of people pretend that they are too cool to be a tourist when visiting different places. I recommend taking some time doing cheesy things that only tourists do, there’s a reason tourists do them. We went on a deep dish pizza tour, learned about some Chicago history and met fun locals Mark and Lauren of Slice of Chicago Pizza Tours.

A mini photo shoot broke out in downtown Chicago. I love seeing my friends in love.

Morgan and Collin showed up with a plan to take their engagement photos to the next level. Morgan was a bridesmaid for Sarah and Ben, and she had also helped with Sarah’s bridal session. She knew that she wanted something different than the norm. When she told me that her dad owns a bike shop and that she would like to use some vintage bicycles and cowboy boots in the shoot, my mind immediately envisioned them in the country with golden Texas light. Morgan and Collin are totally in love and we had a great time wandering through the weeds laughing and taking photos. I’m excited for their wedding this Spring!

October is family portrait month and time to get your Christmas and holiday greeting cards ready! To mark the occasion this year we are offering family mini-sessions in October for half the price of our normal family sessions. Mini-sessions will be approximately 30 minutes long and done on-location in Jeremy’s signature style. For a $200 session fee you will receive photographer time and talent as well as 5 high resolution images that may be used to print your holiday cards or to make prints and frame as gifts to family and friends.

There are limited spots available in the Dallas and Fort Worth area on select days in October, so please email studio@jeremygilliam.com or call 972-272-2780 today to reserve your session. This special will also be available in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday October 18th. Hurry and make sure you get in on this opportunity!