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Chicago Wedding Photographer | Caroline Ghetes

Chad + Bridget | Durango, Colorado

April 18, 2016

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I first met Chad and Bridget when I flew out to Durango, Colorado to photograph their engagement portraits in a converted school bus they temporarily called home for a while. We spent the weekend getting to know each other, and putting the pieces of their story together to create this set of photos. I tried to notice everything I could about them; the details around their home, how they interacted with each other and their beloved dogs and cat, hearing about how they met and fell in love, and listening to the stories and adventures they’d been on in their lives before and after knowing each other.

There were more glances than words between them. More smiles than hugs. They didn’t need the whole world to know they were in love, kissing and touching for everyone to see. You could feel the admiration in their loving gazes at one another. Even more so when one was unaware they were being admired by the other.

My favorite moment from our time together was when Chad held Bridget tightly while they danced inside their school bus home. It took everything in me not to cry, it was that beautiful of a moment. And I’ll never forget how it felt to be a part of that.

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I’m so grateful to Chad and Bridget for hosting me, and showing me around the beautiful town of Durango. I photographed their wedding in Rose City, Michigan a few months later and cannot wait to share the images from that incredible weekend. Lastly, I want to take a moment to honor Morton, their cat, who sadly passed away shortly after their wedding. He had the most loving parents in Chad and Bridget and I was lucky to get to know him during my time there. RIP, Morton.

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  1. Jessica Schilling -

    This is so cool! Love how much you captured of their daily life and the portraits in the forest are gorgeous!

    April 21, 2016 at 4:16 pm
  2. alexbee -

    so genuine! so human <3

    April 21, 2016 at 9:57 pm
  3. Mercedes -

    I love how this is quite a big, beautiful step beyond your standard engagement session. It’s a genuine and lovely look into their lives together.

    April 25, 2016 at 4:29 pm
  4. jennifer armstrong -

    such an incredible collaboration. I loved being swept up in the love these 2 share, wrapped in the honest intimacy of their day to day life. Such beautiful work.

    September 2, 2016 at 9:53 pm
  5. Taz -

    These photos are absolutely stunning! Love how you seem to have captured the stories like a fly on the wall, terrific storytelling photography and inspirational. Well done.

    April 7, 2018 at 1:19 pm

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Kiki + Cosmin // Day in the Life

August 18, 2014

I first met Cosmin at Dennis & Patricia’s wedding I shot around four years ago. I remember seeing a gorgeous painting inspired by one of my engagement photos and being speechless by its beauty. I later found out it was Cosmin’s and just had to shake his hand.

Fast forward four years. I was so honored that Kiki and Cosmin asked me to photograph them. I met up with them at his hip apartment near the city, and was greeted by the cutest French bulldog puppy I have ever seen. Cece likes to nibble on pretty much anything; including, but not limited to, pant cuffs, buttons, and paper towels. Kiki loves to laugh at Cosmin who apparently likes to laugh at his own jokes. She also loves doing laundry and walking around inside greenhouses. Cosmin spends most of his free time painting, playing video games, and taking care of his salt-water fish tank. Take a minute to see his work HERE. It’s pretty dang brilliant.

I will be posting photos from their summer Chicago wedding as well, but for now, enjoy this set of images from an ordinary day in their life.

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  1. Daniel H. -

    Beautiful day in the life photos. The candidness and lighting are gorgeous. Well done!

    August 18, 2014 at 6:38 pm
  2. Danny -

    This session is just beautiful. I love it Caroline. You never cease to amaze me and I want to snuggle that dog!

    August 18, 2014 at 8:42 pm
  3. mathias -

    a. AWESOME set of photos b.LEGIT apartment b.cutest dog ever

    August 19, 2014 at 11:26 am
  4. Dennis Pike -

    Every single frame, just beautiful.

    August 19, 2014 at 11:57 am
  5. Julianne -

    In awe once again. So good. You’re incredibly talented, Caroline.

    August 19, 2014 at 12:41 pm
  6. Marianne -

    The dog is adorable! I love that they incorporated their pup. The couples shots on the couch are so sweet.

    August 19, 2014 at 2:26 pm
  7. Tomasz Wagner -

    You rule, Caroline. These are all so good, especially the B&W!

    August 19, 2014 at 7:25 pm
  8. Paul Krol -

    Brilliant photography – I feel like I know this couple a little bit after seeing them here.

    August 19, 2014 at 9:24 pm
  9. Rachelle -

    This is so beautiful! I love the ease and quiet joy that come through each frame.

    August 20, 2014 at 11:25 am
  10. Albert Palmer -

    So atmospheric – love your work CG! You rule.

    August 20, 2014 at 1:57 pm
  11. Adonye Jaja -

    this is perfect

    August 20, 2014 at 4:29 pm
  12. Heather E -

    Caroline – this is such a beautiful collection of images and a splendid concept. Also I want to squeeze dat puppeh.

    August 20, 2014 at 4:52 pm
  13. Jessie -

    I love how I feel when I look at your work. You are amazing!

    August 22, 2014 at 10:38 am
  14. Fete Photography -

    Love this session, Caroline. So honest and so real!

    August 24, 2014 at 5:19 pm
  15. Modern Love -

    Nice series. I think the last one catches my critique eye.

    September 2, 2014 at 11:00 am
  16. Fotograf Warszawa -

    Very interesting reportage. The first time I see such interesting photos, a normal day.

    November 7, 2014 at 7:09 am

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Shari + Brad

July 24, 2013

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  1. Sully -

    Last one – killer! Great job.

    July 24, 2013 at 2:09 pm
  2. Elly -

    Epic – I love it!

    July 24, 2013 at 2:44 pm
  3. john bello -

    straight out of a movie that last frame, so goooood!

    July 24, 2013 at 2:49 pm
  4. megan noonan -

    Sexy and intimate! Besides the last frame, which is AMAZING, the set of four before that are just wonderful…as are the rest!

    July 24, 2013 at 3:37 pm
  5. Eduardo Suastegui -

    Beautiful session. I’m really wishing for the chance to do one of these.

    July 24, 2013 at 11:19 pm
  6. Derek Martinez -

    Wow these are incredible Caroline!! Really dig this – http://carolineghetes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/010-chicago-engagement-session-bridge-photographer.jpg

    July 25, 2013 at 1:52 am
  7. Adam Hacking -

    Wow, stunning work! I absolutely adore that last frame!

    July 25, 2013 at 2:34 am
  8. tim -

    Love the variations of light and space. Your work is always so soulful. Big fan.

    July 25, 2013 at 5:49 am
  9. ayesha -

    so so good caroline! absolutely love this “day in the life” approach. what wonderful memories for them! and of course that last frame… wow!

    July 25, 2013 at 5:57 am
  10. Tobiah Tayo -

    Wonderful, you know how to use light so so well! Love the shot in the building and the series of the couple together that follows, epic!

    July 25, 2013 at 7:19 am
  11. Albert Palmer -

    York work is always so full of life – a puppy dog helps though ;o)

    July 25, 2013 at 8:02 am
  12. Jim -

    Wow. That last frame is gorgeous. Nice work.

    July 25, 2013 at 8:05 am
  13. small -

    I loooooove your “a day in the life” portraits. The first few shots with the dog are so fun, and your last image is stunning! The whole set gives such a good feel for the couple!

    July 25, 2013 at 10:18 am
  14. Sachin Khona -

    Thanks for inspiring Caroline. These are amazing!

    July 25, 2013 at 11:21 am
  15. Victor Saidov -

    You did an amazing job capturing these two love birds! I love the whole series, but the last one just makes a statement!

    July 25, 2013 at 12:18 pm
  16. Tyler -

    this has such an authentic feel to it. just great, caroline.

    July 25, 2013 at 12:30 pm
  17. mathias -

    yeah that last frame. epic/awesome/nuts/

    July 25, 2013 at 1:02 pm
  18. Daniel Ha -

    Agreed. That last shot is beautiful. Great photo session!

    July 25, 2013 at 1:47 pm
  19. naomi -

    These are so beautiful. You capture such incredible intimacy.

    July 26, 2013 at 6:05 pm
  20. dylan -

    love.

    July 27, 2013 at 12:07 am
  21. Anton Chia -

    Wow the last frame looks like those romantic cards that we use to send out to lovers back in the 80s!!

    July 27, 2013 at 8:14 pm
  22. Fer Juaristi -

    awesome set girl!

    July 29, 2013 at 7:15 am
  23. kristi wright -

    Killer session. Such beautiful photography and storytelling!!!

    July 29, 2013 at 11:47 am
  24. Tomasz Wagner -

    You know what they say! ‘When a fire hydrant tis a spraying, you.. ‘ I forget but awesome photo! ahah

    August 3, 2013 at 10:08 pm
  25. Jon Yoder -

    Awesome work Caroline! I love your A Day In The Life sessions! so personal. 🙂 That last shot is insane!

    August 21, 2013 at 10:40 am
  26. Cam Grove -

    I know its been said already – but that last one is awesome! Well done on seizing the opportunity!

    September 7, 2013 at 9:46 am

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