Nothing like Young Love

I had the pleasure of photographing a young couple in love - Erin & Stuart.  They have been dating a little less than a year, and make the most adorable couple.  It was a little tough for me in the beginning of this shoot - I felt SOOO old.  You see, I remember "little Erin" in pigtails, riding her pony....seems like forever ago.  Now, here she is, all grown up, a young woman, and in love....with adorable Stuart :)

There is nothing like spending time with a young couple in love to make you feel young again yourself!  I was so excited when Erin asked me to take photos of the two of them.  If you don't know Erin, she is a budding photographer herself - check out here work CLICK HERE.  I am going to have to watch her closely - she's talented, and will one day be my competition, hehehehe.  It was fun to get her out from behind her camera and in front of mine!

We went out to a beautiful forest preserve in St. Charles at sunset, and I couldn't have asked for better subjects.  Everything I asked them to do, they did - no questions asked!  I even got Stuart to climb a tree!  There is nothing more exciting for a photographer than an adventurous couple that is willing to try anything.  Stuart was really a good sport!

When we were leaving, they begged for a "sneak peek".....so here are just a taste of some of my favorites.  There are many more to come, stay tuned!

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Schaumburg Toyota Car Show

My friend Cindy got talked into this one - showing her 1986 Toyota MR-2 in the "Old School" division at a car show at Schaumburg Toyota.  Apparently the day before, when she brought it in for an oil change, the service techs begged her to bring it, and much to my surprise, she decided to do it.  When she asked me to tag along, take some pictures and keep her company, I jumped at the opportunity to do something so unique!

Cindy's little blue baby is in such pristine condition for a 1986, it's disgusting.  It only has 37,000+ miles on it, too!  Everything is in stock, original condition.  It was a rare and unique color blue as well - not the easiest color to find in that year's model.  I learned that the MR-2 was the car of the year in 1986.

Cindy had lots of people stop by to check out her car - she drew crowds!

Cindy actually bought this car at Schaumburg Toyota in 1986.  It was her first ever "new" car that she bought for herself, which explains the sentimental attachment.  She even still has the original invoice!

The radio station B96 was there, playing loud, lively music, and revving up the crowds for the raffle & car contest.  They had everything from loudest stereo to best light display, etc.

This was my first attempt at taking pics at a car show - it was a bit challenging, low lighting with only the overhead parking lot lights.  Cars are very reflective, and overall, it's a tough situation to shoot in.  Some of the light displays on the cars/trucks were amazing!  Their car payments must equal my mortgage!

Here is just a quick sampling of some:

This was too funny to not take a picture of - you should have seen the guy that owned the car - I'm surprised HE didn't make it scrape - he really has no room to talk!

Lastly, a couple pics of my favorite car of the night - a beautiful1960 something Chevelle SS.  I like 'em old school, big metal cars with big AMERICAN engines :)

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