Troy Carter Photography

Joannie and Jimmy, what a great couple

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:23:00 +0000

I recently met with Joannie and Jim for a quick late afternoon session and walked away with some of the most memorable moments I've had in a long time. Northern Illinois weather cooperated just long enough for use to have a great time without freezing solid, which is a serious fear this time of year in Chicago. Photographing this couple was truly enjoyable, like the pressure free atmosphere of a good friends company. I'm thinking that we'll have to meet for some Chicago style hot dogs in the future, but for now enjoy this sampling of the portraits made of them.

I'd again like to thank Marty for assiting and coming up with some great ideas at this photo shoot as well as Shannon from A Sweet Touch Photography who has some shots of her own from this couple that you can find on her site.

Some People are Just Plain Lucky!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:30:00 +0000

And today that person is myself! WOW, today I met up with a great couple, Kelly and Matt for an engadgment photo session on a day that turned out to be as wonderful as the company I was with. A good friend of mine, Marty, came out to help with this shoot which I very well appreciated. Thanks Marty! Kelly and Matt were also a pleasure to photograph, speak to and hang out with all evening and I can't wait to work with them again in the future.

The Wedding of Kelly and Ken

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:03:00 +0000

Weddings are full of surprises and delights. Kelly and Ken's wedding day was filled with wonderful moments and great surprises that all came together to form what may be the most perfect day in their lives. With splendid weather all day, wonder family and friends surrounding them and an immense party in the evening this is a day I'll remember for a long time. So, with that I'm pleased to present to the world Kelly and Ken's wedding, frozen in photographic bliss, simply click here and enjoy the pictures.

Jenalyn and Alan Celebrate on a Wonderful Day

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:43:00 +0000

Jenalyn and Alan picked a great day to have an outdoor wedding, from sunrise to sunset everything went perfectly from the weather to the days events, what a great day! Set at The Wayside Chapel in Palos Park Illinois, their wedding ceremony was elegant, simple and beautiful followed by a pristine day of eating, drinking and dancing with family and friends. I wish Jenalyn and Alan all the best in their journey together and thank them for the opportunity to work with such great people. The rumor is that this was only one, of two wedding planned for this couple with the second to be held in the Philippines were I hope everything is as perfect as it turned out to be here. But for now, enjoy these pictures and feel free to visit their gallery to see all of the wedding photographs.

Rachel and Brian marry at Bird Haven Greenhouse!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:33:00 +0000

July 20th 2008, a beautiful day with blue skies and sunshine, the day Rachel and Brian choose as their wedding day turned out to be a spectacular for everyone there. Bird Haven Greenhouse in nearby Joliet Illinois was a wonderful setting and the weather could not have been better given that rain showers were expected. I thank both of them for allowing me the pleasure of photographing their wedding day and hope that it is 100 times as memorable to them as it is to myself. Congratulations to both of you! The full gallery of wedding pictures from their wedding day can be viewed here but until then here's a sneak peak at some photos.

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:45:00 +0000

Hey everyone, I'd like to introduce you to Jacklyn and Tim, a great couple that are set to read their vows this fall. I'd like to thank them for meeting me in Chicago to have a short get to know each other photo session which turned out to be a wonderful night with great company. I can't wait to photograph this vibrant couples wedding later this year! See you two then...

Lupe and Ryan's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:28:00 +0000

What could be better than a beautiful Saturday afternoon with the sun shining down on you? How about a wedding on that day at the Blue Jacket Memorial Chapel within the Great Lakes Naval Station, wouldn’t that be great! Well, it was great and I’m glad to say that I had a great time there with Lupe, Ryan and all the guests. OK, so it rained for a short time after the wonderful ceremony but that couldn’t dampen the spirits of anyone who was attending this great day. Their wedding album has been uploaded for viewing at http://galleries.troycarterphotography.com/p876307151/ for the interested parties. Enjoy!

Lori and Rich's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:56:00 +0000

WOW, What a great couple Lori and Rich are and what a great wedding they had! Their wedding day was a mixed bag of weather with heavy winds and periods of rain but that didn't stop anyone there from having a great time. There was rain showers and rainbows, big smiles and tears of joy. I am just now putting the finishing touches on their wedding pictures and should have them posted shortly but until then...

What a great day for a photo session in Chicago!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:52:00 +0000

Sunday April 20th I met up with Kelly and Ken for an informal photo session and to get some save the date shots for their September wedding. I really enjoyed their company and hope that I can provide them with everything they are looking for. We met downtown at the "bean" in Millennium Park and just casually strolled around the area stopping along the way for some photographs.

I am working on the shots from this session now and should have them ready to send over shortly so if you two are reading this...it'll just be a short time before you have some great photos.

Well, Spring is finally here and the wedding season is getting under way!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:01:00 +0000

After a long winter in Chicago Spring is finally starting to bloom and the wedding season is just beginning. With spring also comes the start of my blogging days which can be read and followed here through the year and into the future so keep reading and check back often for updates.

The first news for this season is Lori and Rich's approaching wedding which is set for May 2nd 2008 at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont, Il. This should turn out to be a wonderful day at an extremely nice setting and I can't wait to post some shots from their big day.

Troy Carter Photography's Wedding Packages

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:13:00 +0000

Please note that all pricing shown is to be used as a guideline as all packages may be customized to fit your needs and desires. Contact us for an appointment to discuss your needs.

Are you outside Chicago? Wisconsin, Indiana or abroad we're happy to travel to where you need us, just ask.

The Basic - $1200
• Up to 8 hours of event coverage
• Online viewing and ordering of prints
• Printed proof book – no print sales required, you keep the proof book!
• Low resolution disk with all images for web and email use (~600 pixels)
• No travel fees within the Chicago area
• Any number of locations

The Standard - $1700
• Up to 10 hours of event coverage
• Online viewing and ordering of prints
• Printed proof book – no print sales required, you keep the proof book!
• Hardcover photo book (20 pages, 30-40 pictures)
• High resolution disk with all images for any use, web, email, prints etc.
• No travel fees within the Chicago area
• Any number of locations

The Primo- $2400
• Up to 12 hours of event coverage
• Online viewing and ordering of prints
• Printed proof book – no print sales required, you keep the proof book!
• 12 x 12 Leather bound album (20 pages, 30-50 prints of your choice)
• Eight small gift albums (duplicates of large album)
• High resolution disk with all images for any use, web, email, prints etc.
• No travel fees within the Chicago area
• Any number of locations

The Everything - $2900
• Up to 12 hours of event coverage
• Two photographers (More pictures for you!)
• Online viewing and ordering of prints
• 16 x 20 Enlargement (Photo paper or Canvas)
• Printed proof book – no print sales required, you keep the proof book!
• 12 x 12 Leather bound album (20 pages, 30-50 prints of your choice)
• Eight small gift albums (duplicates of large album)
• High resolution disk with all images for any use, web, email, prints etc.
• No travel fees within the Chicagoland area
• Any number of locations

The Options
• 10x13 Hardcover photo book – Starting at $200
• 7x7 Hard cover gift albums – Starting at $100 each
• Leather bound albums – Starting at $700 each
• Gift duplicates of the Leather album (cardboard covers) - $225 for 8 pc.
• Online Slideshow at custom domain, 1-year - $150
• Low res disc of all images - $200
• High res disc of all images - $600
• Printed Proof book – ($.45 per image)

The FAQ's, PDQ's and XYZ's

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:46:00 +0000

Q: Do you shoot film or digital?
A: Digital for all wedding and portrait photography but I do still on occasion use my 35mm film gear for recreation. Digital has come a long way in the past decade with the currently available professional digital cameras having several advantages over shooting on film. Don't get me wrong, I still love film but digital offers less down time, endless number of pictures, more capture and editing options and a more direct connection to each image for the photographer which is why I chose to shoot purely digital.

Q: What camera do you use and what happens if it breaks during the wedding?
A: I shoot with Canon Professional cameras with an assortment of lenses from the ultra wide thru telephoto, zoom lenses and primes, so that I can capture every important detail of your day. I carry several cameras and backup lenses so there will never be a problem with defective non-working equipment. There are no re-do's in weddings so preparation and backup is essential.

Q: I see that some of your packages offer a high resolution disc with all the pictures on them. Are these pictures the digital negatives straight from the camera?
A: No, they are BETTER! The pictures included on the disc are enhanced or edited versions that have been color and exposure corrected and are ready to be printed.

Q: OK, but what if I want professional print, do you offer these and how would I order them?
A: Yes, your pictures will be available for viewing and print ordering online and will be shipped directly to you. Printed proof books are also included in most packages and orders can be placed directly with us.

Q: How long will a digital print last?
A: We print only on professional Kodak photographic paper from a professional print house that can last a lifetime. Our prints are exactly as they would have been from film with the same longevity, color, and feel. Kodak Endura paper is generally recognized as the best portraiture printing paper in the business and is the only paper we offer, outside of canvas.

Q: How many pictures do you take?
A: At an average 150-200 guest wedding we will typically capture 1200-2000 images and will edit those down to 400-600 pictures to be presented to you. We edit out the duplicate shots and pictures where the subjects don't look their best leaving in the end the best pictures from the entire collection.

Q: What about table shots? Do you always take them?
A: This is up to the Bride and Groom. If you want them then I'll be glad to take them for you but some couples find that table shots are either not required or interruptive to diner and ask that they not be taken.

Q: Can I keep my proofs?
A: Absolutely! Proofs are included in most of the wedding photography packages and are yours to keep. You don't need to sell any prints to your family and friends to keep them.

Q: Are we expected to have a plate for you to eat?
A: Yes, for both myself and any assistant or second photographer that I have with me. Most wedding days are 8-16 hour days for the photographer and at some point a meal will be required during that time. I generally either fit myself in at a table with open seats and mingle during diner or will eat in the bar/lounge area so there is not need to reserve a seat for me in most cases.

Q: Do you always bring an assistant?
A: Not always but very often I will have someone there for at least a portion of the day to assist with moving gear and lighting equipment. For larger events I strongly suggest opting for a second photographer with your photography package to help cover the days events. A second photographer can easily capture candid shots, detail shots, overall venue pictures and creative shots that the lead photographer often can not because the lead photographer is generally focusing all attention to the Bride and Groom. The option for a second shooter may seem expensive up front but is always appreciated later.

Q: What if I want something that I don't see listed on your website?
A: Just ask and I'll be glad to work with you to find exactly what you are looking for. Remember, my packages and options are a typical guideline but can be customized in any way you would like.

Q: Do you offer engagement photo sessions?
A: Yes, in fact they are offered free with any package! The engagement session photographs are posted online for anyone to see or order prints from and high resolution digital copies are given to the Bride and Groom. You can use these for save the date cards, to make scrapbooks, email to family and friends or whatever you would like. I find that engagement sessions help to allow the couple and myself to get to know each other, they prepare you for life in front of a camera for your wedding day making you more comfortable on the big day, and they are almost always fun.

Q: What happens if you are sick or injured and cannot make it to our wedding?
A: I would make every possible effort to arrange for a suitable photographer to fill in for my in the unlikely and unfortunate event that I could not make it to your wedding. If I can not find a replacement photographer I will refund any and all funds that I have received for photographing your special day. However, I have never had this situation arise and I hope that it never will, but I cannot exclude the unforeseen from occurring.

Q: Where are you located and what areas to you cover?
A: Troy Carter Photography is located in Lockport Illinois and covers the Chicago and suburban areas without any travel fees. We are available to travel to any location and often travel to the bordering states of Wisconsin and Indiana.

Troy Carter Photography Proof Books

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:00:00 +0000

Troy Carter Photography Hardcover Photo Books

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:15:00 +0000

Hand Made Leather Wedding Albums by Troy Carter Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Troy Carter Photography) — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:07:00 +0000

Our leather bound wedding albums are all made by hand for flawless perfection and feature full-grain leather covers available in five great colors, professional prints on quality professional paper, and thick nicely trimmed pages. These wonderful 12" x 12" wedding albums open to flat page seams that blend the pages perfectly together for a great presentation.

The color selection:

What they look like: