Photography

World Champions by Michael Durr

Someday has finally arrived. The Chicago Cubs are the World Series Champions. Throughout my life, I have gone through ups and downs with the sport of baseball. I played t-ball as a young kid and continued playing for a while after that. However, growing up in the era of Michael Jordan, basketball quickly stole my attention. I played basketball in grade school and into high school. In respect to baseball, I guess I have always been somewhat of a bandwagon fan. I remember the days of Andre Dawson and Ryan Sandberg. I remember shifting my attention to the White Sox during the years of the Big Hurt and then shifted back to follow the Sammy Sosa and Mark McGuire home run race. I also remember being in college when the infamous Bartman game happened. There was an outdoor watch party down the street and I remember on my way home a door came flying off a balcony. It was in that moment I realized that a Cubs World Series would be absolutely insane.

After 108 years of waiting.

It didn't disappoint.

This is the year.

2016

Drew and Sharon by Michael Durr

One of my favorite parts of shooting any wedding is seeing all of the personal touches the bride and groom use to make their wedding their own. Drew and Sharon's wedding was truly unique. From Sharon wearing her mother's wedding dress to Drew's engraved hatchets the day was filled with personality and detail. Drew and Sharon are an amazing couple and it was an honor to capture their special day. They made a gorgeous bride and groom and I felt like I was with a bunch of close friends throughout the day. Blumen Gardens was an incredible venue and the weather was perfect. I wish them both health and happiness in the future.

Ronnie and Stephanie by Michael Durr

I am so happy for Ronnie and Stephanie. It was an absolutely amazing day to venture around the north side of Chicago. We stopped by some of their favorite spots and even had time for a wardrobe change. I'm looking forward to the winter wedding.

Go Cubs!

Carlos and Adrienne by Michael Durr

It was a beautiful summer day for Carlos and Adrienne's wedding. There is nothing better then capturing a friends wedding. I have seen their relationship grow over the years and I was honored to be asked to capture the day. Congratulations Carlos and Adrienne!

Tent Party Xmas – Tree Lighting by Michael Durr

If you weren't there for this year's Tent Party Xmas tree lighting. Let me explain. The Christmas tree depicted in the subsequent video and photos was my parents actual Christmas tree in 2015. It had waited six long months to shine again. And shine again it did. Watch the video all the way through. It's worth every second. No children were harmed in the shooting of this video.