CanCun 2009

I recently spent a week in Cancun, Mexico with my brother's family. I refuse to be a photographer that photographs everybody's families except hers so, I dragged all my equipment to Cancun and on a beautiful day at sunset, we went to the beach and did a photo session. My brother returned the favor and photographed me and my better half the next morning under blasting sun, but you can't tell by the photos! Anyway, I will be going to Mexican beaches to do seminars and destination weddings and I will be offering photo sessions for whoever wants to have a beautiful portrait at the beach. I call them "OCEAN PORTRAITS". The following dates are confirmed for Ocean Portraits: October 10-12 in Mazatlan, Mexico and December 27-30 also in Mazatlan, Mexico. I will be in Cancun in January 2010 but dates are still to be confirmed. To inquire about OCEAN PORTRAITS and to make reservations, contact me via email or phone at photographer@argentinaleyva.com, 630-667-4633

Stefanie and Brandon, Marriot Resort, Oak Brook IL

It's the end of the wedding season for me and I closed my season with the beautiful wedding of Stefanie and Brandon. From the very beginning, it was a farie tale wedding that will be close to my heart for the longest. It was so emotional that I cried in several occasions with the family, I could have not asked for more! Stefanie and Brandon, I just want to keep photographing you for the rest of my life! Check my Facebook for a mini video with more images.

Thessa and Robert, Patrick Haley Mansion, Joliet

Thessa and Robert are a beautiful couple that I had the honor to photograph on their wedding day. It was a beautiful (and Hot!) June morning at the amazing Patrick Haley Mansion in Joliet, IL. After the wedding, we headed to downtown Chicago to do their portrait session and we had absolutely amazing images. We finished at their hotel, the Hyatt at the Magnificent mile before they went on their honeymoon. Thessa and Robert, I can only say, thank you so much for allocating so much time for your photos, I was really able to display all my artistic passion working with you, I plan to submit your wedding album to competition, so, thank you!

Crystal and Jelani, Chicago

I always have fun at weddings, but Crystal and Jelani's wedding was particularly a pleasure to photograph. They chose an intimate ceremony at city hall with their families, then headed to the Trump hotel to to change into their chic wedding clothes, the view from their suite was breathtaking. We spent almost two hours walking along the river and the magnificent mile hitting great locations for some amazing shots that wouldn't have been possible without the allocated time. Thank you Crystal and Jelani for caring so much about your photography, you are stunning!