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Marissa & Dan – Cedar Rapids engagement session

Razvan — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:51:14 +0000

A wintery Cedar Rapids Engagement session I recently photographed. Marissa and Dan make such an awesome couple! Can’t wait for their wedding.

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Chicago engagement session – Megan & Mitch

Razvan — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:50:16 +0000

How I love Chicago with its many great opportunities for interesting photography. Pair the beauty of this city with a cool couple and you will have the perfect recipe for a great engagement session. The view from their rooftop was just the cherry on top of the amazing day we spent together.

Chicago engagement session – Huu & Vassaly

Razvan — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:04:37 +0000

Every time I get to shoot a Chicago engagement session I get very excited because there are so many great locations to shoot in this city. We started the day early at City Grounds coffee shop in Lincoln Park. I am not a big coffee drinker but having one with a croissant while I was waiting for Vassaly and Huu was such a great start for the day. The sounds of the city, the fresh paper, the smell of coffee – it was just perfect. I guess I miss living in a big city.

Our first stop was the beach which provided a nice view of the city skyline then we walked around the neighborhood, stopping from time to time as I saw a good photo opportunity.

We had lunch at La Creperie – a family own restaurant which serves some amazing crepes. My first time there but I highly recommend it!

The last spot on our list was the Millennium Park. I just love the juxtaposition of the lush, green gardens against the tall buildings in the background.

Okoboji engagement session – Nicole & Jon

Razvan — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:22:12 +0000

I got to spend a beautiful day in Okoboji photographing Nicole and Jon’s engagement session. They showed me around town, had lunch at an amazing mexican restaurant, got coffee at Jon’s favorite coffee shop and got some great pictures together.

I got a preview of how their wedding is going to be and I can’t be more excited to get back and photograph it in August. It is going to be amazing. I promise.

Katie & Eben – engagement session

Razvan — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:01:41 +0000

A few favorites from Katie & Eben’s engagement session. They’re a cool couple and I had a great time spending a few hours with them around Ellis and Manhattan parks and downtown Cedar Rapids. Can’t wait for their amazing wedding!

Cedar Rapids Photograper – Christina & Chris engagement session

Razvan — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:13:13 +0000

I spent a beautiful Saturday afternoon with Christina and Chris for their engagement session. I’ve chosen a few spots downtown Cedar Rapids to start with and then we headed to Squaw Creek. There were at least two weddings taking place there:)

Some of my favorite photographs from this session.

Iowa city engagement session

Razvan — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:00:59 +0000

I photographed Ruth and Marshall’s engagement session in Iowa City on one of the first warmer days of the year. It was really great to be able to shoot more outside without freezing so we got to take some pictures around the Old Capitol Building.

Can’t wait to shoot their wedding at the Mariott Coralville. Until then we used the hotel as a background for some engagement photos too.

Lindsay & Karl engagement – Davenport

Razvan — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:36:32 +0000

For my first time being in Davenport I think I couldn’t have had a better day. The first location we chose for this engagement session was Lagomarcino’s – a heaven for chocolate lovers. Candy and chocolate for breakfast? It doesn’t get any better than this. Pay them a visit if you happen to be in Moline or Davenport.

We even braved Iowa’s cold winter weather to get some outdoor shooting.

Ended the session at Hotel Blackhawk.

Can’t wait to photograph their wedding ceremony at Salisbury House and Gardens and the reception at Simpson Barn in Des Moines.

Lindsay & Karl – Davenport engagement session preview

Razvan — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:55:36 +0000

I had a great time today shooting Lindsay & Karl’s engagement session in Davenport.
The last location for our session was the hip and historic Hotel Blackhawk which was recently opened after being renovated. It looks amazing and I am sure it will be a very popular venue for weddings. Can’t wait to shoot there again!

We struggled a little to get this shot in the elevator but it turned out pretty well so I thought it would make for a great preview.

Rachel & Preston – Chicago engagement session

Razvan — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:51:16 +0000

I spent a great day in Chicago with Rachel and Preston for their engagement session. We started the day in Glencoe, at the beach and ended it at the Navy Pier.