From Sandra Guy --
Oh, hello Datu!
Sorry to bother you! But since I have the chance, I'll take it!
I cannot give enough praise to James for being at every important moment
without intruding, and for going above and beyond my every request!! And
boy, I had worked for months on a 4-page type-written list and had mailed
James many magazine photos that even I had forgotten about!
Yet there were the results -- everything I had requested and more! The photo
of Joe and me on the bridge over Michigan Avenue looks like a scene from a
Hollywood movie!!
Again, our wonderful kudos and thanks -- especially because we chose NOT to
have a videographer!
It's much better to rekindle our magical day in our minds!
From Kim Wallenborn and Murphy Carroll --
You did just a fabulous job with our guests! When I spoke to friends the next day they commented on how hard you were working. We truly appreciate it. Thank you!
From Brian and Katherine Welsh --
James, Your wonderful wedding images caught the positive electrical charge of that
weekend in Lakeside effectively and artfully. It's a gift that keeps on giving.
From Ruth Presswood-Bedford, Lockport West High School eight-class Millennium Reunion, July 22, 2000
Thank James Warden for the great job he did dealing with a bunch of crazy people, our 1,200+ attendees. He and your staff were professional, courteous, and always patient.
From Katherine Embry and Dan Marek (June 10, 2000, St. Mary's Church and the Deerpath Inn, Lake Forest)
Dear James, You were marvelous. We were so pleased with the kinds of pictures you took and how you handled everything!
From Megan Daquilante and Tim Spengler October 2000 (Chicago and the Drake Hotel) --
Dear Datu, As Megan and I approach our one-year anniversary, I wanted to thank you for the fabulous job you did at our wedding. The photos were fantastic and, equally important, you made us both feel so special on that momentous day. your warmth and attention to every detail are qualities that we will always remember fondly. Additionally, working with Robin this past year has also been a great experience for Megan and me. Thank you for everything you and your company have done. Best Regards, Tim and Megan
From Sarah Smith and Doug Cassidy; reception in 2001 at the Shedd Aquarium --
Thanks very much for the wonderful service you and James provided us on April 7. Doug and I are very pleased with the photos and look forward to putting together and album. We appreciate the help of you and your staff. Thanks again. Sincerely, Sarah Smith Cassidy
From Carol Coughlin & Frank Griffin May 1, 1999 (Old St. Patrick's Church) --
Just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how much we appreciated you helping to make our wedding day special. We love our pictures, and it will be very hard to choose the special ones for our album. Various members of our family commented on how nice and unobtrusive you were during the whole day, and we never got sick of have our pictures taken. You were calm, courteous, and your artist's eye brought us some great photos. the outdoor shots near the Survivors Park are really special! Thanks again for all of your help. Warmly, Carol & Frank
From Jenny Kunzmann and Ed Haseley (Our Lady Of Perpetual Help in Glenview) --
From Laura Reilly and Steve Gagliano August 2000 (Christchurch in Oakbrook, Drake Hotel) --
Steve and I wanted to thank you for doing such a wonderful job taking our wedding pictures. The pictures look great! The color and clarity are sharp, and we love the black and whites! Thank you for your patience with us and our guests. You were very accommodating and easy-going. It was a pleasure having you be our photographer.
From Meredith and Tim Masad August 2000 (daughter's reception at Exmoor C.C.)--
Thank you for the nice job you did taking Katie and Miles' wedding pictures. We were very impressed with you and how quickly you took the pictures. I'm sure Katie and Miles will be equally pleased. You certainly could see how much fun everyone had.
From Michealine Rogus & Tim Roberts, September 4, 1998 (St. Edna's) --
Many thanks for your professional and very friendly service for our wedding. You stayed on top of everything yet had a warm and personal touch. We can't wait to see the pictures! You will be highly recommended! Thanks again, Michaeline & Tim
From Keri Paarz & Charlie Michaelis August 28, 1999 (Holy Name Cathedral, reception at the Intercontinental) --
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your services at our wedding last month. We're in the process of selecting all of our reprints. We are very pleased. It was a pleasure working with you! Sincerely, Keri Paarz Michaelis
From Sharon Breedy & Dan Carey 1998 (Rose Garden, Evanston) --
Thanks so much for the great pictures! You helped make our wedding fantastic. Dan & I had a blast & we both enjoyed working with you immensely! Thanks again & take care! Sharon & Dan
From Liz Morlan and Tim Seymour (St. Clement's Church, reception at the Germania Club) --
Tim and I have returned from our honeymoon in Hawaii and are enjoying the wedding stories. We have gathered many compliments for you, which we wanted to pass along to you, as well as our many thanks. We couldn't have asked for a photographer who fulfilled every desire as much as
you did. The combination of your efficiency, flexibility, good nature and unobtrusiveness was perfect, and appreciated by all. So thank you for helping to make the day so enjoyable for us! Best wishes, Liz & Tim
From Susan Rassis & Mark Obenauf August 1997 (St. Mary's Church, reception at Knollwood Club) --
Mark & I want to thank you for being a part of our wedding day. You were absolutely wonderful to work with. I feel so fortunate that we were able to have you as our photographer. The pictures turned out fabulous. I am going to see my parents next weekend and I cannot wait to show them. I find myself looking at them all the time. They are such a great reminder of a wonderful day. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and time. We are so pleased with our pictures. I wish you all the best in the future and I hope that our paths may cross again. Sincerely, Susan Obenauf
From Julie Walker & Patrick Robson October 1997 (reception at the Westin River North) --
Thank you so much for making our wedding day such a memorable one. It truly was the best day of our lives, and it is all captured on film, thanks to you! You did an unbelievable job, especially working with a pretty demanding group. What a good sport you were--getting suggestions from every angle (Sara, Julie & Patrick, etc.) Thank you for bearing with us and sticking it out until the very end. We truly appreciate all you hard work. You were a pleasure to work with and we wish you the best in your future endeavors. Thank you again. You are the best. Take Care, Sincerely Julie & Patrick
From Jenny and David (aka Enny and Ed) Haseley --
Datu (and everyone on your staff): We have just received our wedding album. It is even more beautiful than
we imagined it to be. We can not wait to share it with others, actually anyone who visits us will be subjected to the album. It was such a pleasure dealing with all of you. You made the ordering and putting together the album such an easy (and fun) task. I also wanted to say how my family (even the kids) have remarked how nice you and Peggy were and so did our guests. Wish we had another occasion to enlist your services...perhaps when we renew our vows! Thanks again for such a lovely remembrance of our special day!
From Lynn MacLean; wedding of Jessica and John in 2002, reception at the Drake Hotel --
I had to take the time to thank you for the exceptional job you did on my daughter's wedding day. Your calm and patient, ever-professional presence was a blessing. As a teacher, I truly recognize and appreciate someone whoe does his homework, and everyone was impressed by your preparation and the way you always seemed to "be right there"! I've seen and heard the horror stories of the "prima donna" photographer who forgets the wedding is all about the bride and groom. You never forgot! I would eagerly recommed you to other couples searching for that special artist to capture and preserve thes magic moments, without creating a "prom-like" atmosphere. You were a wonderful guest - thank you for sharing your amazing talents! God bless you and your work, Lynn MacLean
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