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Chicago Magical Wedding Photos

December 4, 2013

It was a magical multi-cultural wedding with a little of both worlds, full of vibrant colors, jewelry, family members, and of course, awesome music and food.

Since the day we met Cecilia and Amitesh at our studio, we knew their relationship was like no other. Though she is from Mexico and he’s from India, their worlds are not that far apart because their love is full of magic and sparks..

After spending the day with C+A in a romantic outdoor engagement session, we knew that their upcoming urban–style wedding at The Newberry Library would be even more magical.

We loved their cross-cultural choices for the wedding day. First, she chose to wear a traditional Sari for the first part of the day and Indian wedding makeup. We met the bridal party at the W Hotel for a Trolley ride throughout downtown Chicago. It could not have been more perfect for a photographer —Chicago landmarks galore! It reminded me of what we call “La Chiva” in Colombia, South America!

After stopping at the Shedd Aquarium, the Water Tower, and a few other stops on Michigan Ave we ended up at The Newberry Library. The Newberry is located north of the Chicago River, and is an historic venue built in 1887, which makes this venue a unique choice for a special future wedding or event.

To celebrate her Mexican heritage, Cecilia changed to her wedding gown for the traditional catholic wedding ceremony. The ceremony was conducted in English and Spanish, which created very special moments. The Library was perfectly decorated with beautiful arrangements and candles. The bouquet and boutonniere in peacock colors was the perfect match for a blending of different cultures and traditions.

Cecilia and Amitesh, thanks for let us be part of your love story. Now you’re part of our lives!

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We’re Johana and Juancho — partners in life, creativity, and capturing love stories across the globe. Juancho’s journey began with bold determination: he moved from Colombia to the U.S. with nothing but vision, passion, and a deep love for people’s stories. He bought the best lens on the market before even owning a camera, and after his first engagement session with friends, he came home glowing. That spark turned into a decade-long career rooted in emotion, connection, and purpose. Juancho has a magnetic personality — the kind that makes fast friends with strangers on planes, in grocery aisles, and even with our UPS guy. Weddings, with all their energy, humanity, and beautiful chaos, are his favorite kind of playground.

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