WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS IN CHICAGO, WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, JAI GIRARD, JAI GIRARD PHOTOGRAPHY

"The Right Way to Propose" StrictlyWeddings.com features a Jai Girard Photography Engagement session.

2011-08-26T19:21:00.000-07:00

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JAI GIRARD GETS FEATURED ON THE MARIGOLD EVENTS BLOGS

2011-08-11T10:03:00.000-07:00

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ANOTHER WONDERFUL FEATURE FROM “BE U WEDDINGS” www.beuweddings.com

2011-08-04T17:27:00.000-07:00

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JAI GIRARD FEATURED IN "BE U WEDDINGS" www.beuweddings.com

2011-08-04T17:15:00.000-07:00

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JAI GIRARD HITS THE PAGES OF CS WEDDINGS

2011-07-21T08:39:00.000-07:00

The feature hits on page 270. Thanks to the wonderful team over at CS Weddings for choosing one of our weddings.

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JAI GIRARD PHOTOS FEATURED IN MICHELLE RAHN

2011-04-26T07:19:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Michelle Rahn and the wonderful team over at MichelleRahn.com for showing

some of our work. Click on the picture to read the actual article.

JAI GIRARD MAKES ANOTHER FEATURE AT GRACE ORMONDE

2011-04-15T01:07:00.000-07:00

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JAI GIRARD GETS FEATURED AT GRACE ORMONDE ONCE AGAIN.

2011-04-09T08:48:00.000-07:00

THANKS AGAIN TO THE WONDERFUL STAFF AT GRACE ORMONDE
FOR CHOOSING US TO BE APART OF THE COLLECTION.
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OMG!! JAI GIRARD GETS FEATURED IN GRACE ORMONDE

2011-04-08T08:22:00.000-07:00

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Alyson & Daniel...A Featured Wedding

2011-02-27T04:29:00.000-08:00

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FEATURED CHICAGO ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

2011-02-27T04:10:00.000-08:00

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THANK YOU TO KAY KESTLER AND
THE TEAM OVER AT STRICTLYWEDDINGS.COM

FOR SUCH AN AWESOME FEATURE.

A JAI GIRARD FEATURE POPS UP IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

2010-09-15T21:30:00.000-07:00

THAT'S RIGHT! Sara & Joseph who both were recently married
& photographed by our very own Jai Girard are going
to be featured in this Sunday's edition of the Gainesville Sun Newspaper.
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JAI GIRARD SECURES A FEATURE AT STRICTLYWEDDINGS.COM

2010-09-07T10:39:00.000-07:00

Kudos & Thanks to Kay Kestler & the wonderful team over at StrictlyWeddings.com

for featuring one of our weddings

(Lindsey & Raphael).

Such a beautiful couple & also a wonderful display of love.

Congratulations once again!

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THANKS TO BLUE PLATE FOR THE WONDERFUL POST

2010-08-18T09:10:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the wonderful folks over at BluePlate Catering
for the post about our work here at Jai Girard Photography.
HERE'S THE POST! http://yoursomethingblue.yolasite.com/blue-plate-wedding.php

Jai Girard Photography garners a feature in The Knot's Magazine

2010-08-11T21:56:00.001-07:00

Yes its True! The Jai Girard Photography Studio has
been featured in the most current edition of theknot.com's
offline print magazine! Feel free to click here for the full article

STRICTLYWEDDINGS.COM FEATURES ANOTHER BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURED WEDDING FROM JAI GIRARD

2010-07-07T05:47:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Kay Kestler & the Team over at strictlyweddings.com for

continuously sharing our work with the globe!! Kudos to you

Couple: Michele Silverman & Jeff Schramm
Date of Wedding: 5.8.10
Venue: Blackstone Hotel
Floral & Décor: Kehoe Designs, Event Producer: Lauren Peterson
Photographer: Jai Girard

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JAI GIRARD PHOTOS SPOTTED IN CS BRIDES MAGAZINE

2010-06-28T09:26:00.000-07:00

Its true!

Photos from Jai Girard Photography were featured on page

164

& also on page 285 of the most current edition of CS BRIDES

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DEXKNOWS.COM FEATURES MORE FROM JAI GIRARD PHOTOGRAPHY

2010-06-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

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Michele & Jeffrey by Jai Girard Photography

2010-05-21T19:02:00.000-07:00

Venue: The Blackstone
Floral: Kehoe Designs
Makeup: Makeup by Rosie
Videography: Larry Wayne Evolution Video
Consultant: Marina Birch

SACHA & KEVIN'S WEDDING FEATURED ON STRICTLYWEDDINGS.COM

2010-05-06T09:18:00.000-07:00

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JAI GIRARD PHOTOS FEATURED ON STRICTLYWEDDINGS.COM

2010-05-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

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JAI GIRARD PHOTOGRAPHY CHOSEN AS "THE BEST OF WEDDINGS" BY REAL BRIDES

2010-05-04T08:06:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all the wonderful brides who have chosen us
as your wedding photography vendor & telling other about
your experience with us at theknot.com's website

The Knot Best of Weddings 2010 Winners

"We asked thousands of recent Chicago brides what they really thought about their vendors. Here are the best Chicago wedding venues, Chicago wedding photographers, and more ."

Click here to see the list of vendors on the site directly.

Jai Girard Pictures spotted on dexknows.com

2010-04-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

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Jai Girard hits a homerun on the blog over at strictlyweddings.com!

2010-03-24T14:20:00.000-07:00

ANOTHER GREAT FEATURE FROM KAY KESTLER & THE FAMILY OVER AT STRICTLYWEDDINGS.COM. THANKS GUYS WE LOVE YOU!!!

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PRAISE & APPLAUSE FOR CHICAGO'S OWN JAI GIRARD

2010-03-22T11:31:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Kay & the Staff at StrictlyWeddings.com for this wonderful feature!

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JAI GIRARD WINS AT WPPI ! ! !

2010-03-18T16:02:00.000-07:00

Strictly Weddings features a Bride & Groom captured by Jai Girard Photography

2010-03-12T05:58:00.000-08:00

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PHOTOS FROM JAI GIRARD LISTED AT BIZBASH.COM

2010-03-05T12:20:00.000-08:00

BLUE PLATE CATERING HAS LISTED PHOTOS FROM JAI GIRARD PHOTOGRAPHY ON BIZBASH.COM

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JAI GIRARD PHOTOGRAPHY MAKES 2010 LIST FOR BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS!

2010-03-03T08:13:00.000-08:00

We're truly honored to receive this wonderful review & entry from
all of the brides we've ever worked with & of course the awesome staff over at the knot.

We love you guys.

Thank you so much!

Take a look below & click the pic to see the site.

ROSIE & ANGELO by Jai Girard Photography

2010-02-22T15:08:00.000-08:00

Rosie the bride is a successful makeup artist in the industry and

now the table has turned as she was on the other side as the bride...

Venue: Fulton's on the River

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Jennifer and Matt by Jai Girard Photography

2010-02-22T15:01:00.000-08:00

* Ali Phillips Engaging Events

* The Harold Washington Library

* Larry King Orchestra

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Beth and Jameson by Jai Girard Photography

2010-02-22T14:49:00.000-08:00

Beth and Jameson

Orrington Hotel

Richard Remiard Design and Barbara Moss Events

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KENNEDY by Jai Girard Photography

2010-02-22T11:14:00.000-08:00

Byrn Mawr Country Club with Susan Davidson and Robin Shapiro of The Party People (consultants) and Kehoe Designs, and Jason from Platinum Entertainment

Jai Girard featured on StrictlyWeddings.com

2010-02-06T08:25:00.000-08:00

I am honored to be featured on the strictly weddings blog.

Kay Kestler, of strictlyweddings.com, is an amazing force and star rising in the wedding industry and

we are thrilled to be included in this platinum brand.

JAI GIRARD PHOTOGRAPHY GAINS FEATURED PHOTO OF THE WEEK

2010-02-04T07:26:00.000-08:00

We were most happy to hear that one of our wedding selections was featured as

the "PHOTO OF THE WEEK" over at Zookbinder's Blog.

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TRUMP INTERNATIONAL SECURES PHOTOS FROM JAI GIRARD PHOTOGRAPHY

2009-12-22T19:46:00.000-08:00

That's right the TRUMP organization has begun an awesome
relationship with the team at Jai Girard Photography.

The Chicago staff has started using the work of Jai Girard
in some of their marketing efforts in reaching out to prospective clients.

Take a look below

Jai Girard Spotted in Biz Bash Magazine

2009-09-30T08:53:00.000-07:00

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Shira & Eli. . . August 9, 2009. . . by Jai Girard Photography

2009-09-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

Shira & Eli. . . August 9, 2009. . .

Intercontinental O'hare. . . Carrie Kay. . . Kehoe Designs

Our first wedding at the Intercontinental O'hare with its plethora of amazing backdrops and endless photo opportunities.

Not to mention the dress!, the hats!, the beards! and all the elements of a Jewish Orthodox wedding.

Kehoe Designs never dissapoints, and we just loooove event planner Carrie Kaye.

Michelle & Dan. . . July 11, 2009. . . by Jai Girard Photography

2009-09-24T07:08:00.000-07:00

Michelle & Dan. . . July 11, 2009. . . Twin Orchards Country Club. . . Randy Schuster consultant. . . Becca Kauffman band

There was non-stop laughing and happiness all day long, from beginning to end.

Randy Schuster orchestrated a flawless affair.

Again the Remiards put together a breath-taking scene.

Becca Kauffman rocks the house!

Karen & Andrew. . . August 8, 2009. . . by Jai Girard Photography

2009-09-22T05:04:00.000-07:00

Karen & Andrew - August 8, 2009 - Blackstone Hotel - Ali Phillips Engaging Events

The recently renovated Blackstone is whimsical and magical and should not be overlooked as a great wedding venue.

Yes those were the actual clouds!

We didn't know whether to take pictures or to cry... we did both!

Another gorgeous wedding pulled off by the one and only Ali Phillips with Engaging Events

We didn't know whether to take pictures or to laugh... we did both! (so did everyone else with this amazing comedy improv group that entertained all of the guests)

Even until the end, Ali was working, touching up Karen's makeup.

Melissa & Jeremy "A Vision of Love" by Jai Girard Photography

2009-09-18T08:28:00.000-07:00

What better way to celebrate my birthday than with Melissa & Jeremy at the Standard Club.

Another spectacular floral display by Richard Remiard Event Design.

We always love working with Nancy Isenberg, she's so cool!

Our city photo safari took us all the way from Wrigley Field down to the Loop.

Ken Arlen's Orchestra, Front of House, always takes us to the promised land... word!

Gina & Frank "A Taste of Bliss" by Jai Girard Photography

2009-09-15T09:52:00.000-07:00

Gina & Frank were such an awesome couple to shoot during their fabulous wedding
held at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago.

A big thank you to our friend Wayne Harth for
taking care of us with the CHEESE!!! (Smile)

Regal & Pristine from top to bottom. Barbara Moss orchestrated such a wonderful & enjoyable experience for the friends & family of these two lovebirds.

Richard Remiard once again brought forth another stellar effort with a beautiful display of his exclusive floral designs.

Whitney & Ian "Creatures of the Night" by Dean Peters of Jai Girard Photography

2009-09-14T12:52:00.000-07:00

Whitney and Ian were married on October 26, 2008 at the fabulous River East Arts Center

and in keeping with the season and Whitney's work in independent film,

Dean Peters our intrepid Lead Associate Photographer, turned our bride and groom into zombies.

Blue Plate delivered a wonderful mix of elegant, tasty comestibles.

Lindsey & Rafael ...an e-session by Jai Girard Photography

2009-09-14T11:48:00.000-07:00

Dean Peters, our hot Lead Associate Photographer shot Lindsey & Rafael's Epix last month.

The two are to be wed on May 29, 2010 with the reception to follow at The Four Seasons.

We are looking forward to working with Rachel Bradley
who has a reputation for throwing magnificent parties.

Emily & Craig by Jai Girard Photography

2009-09-10T10:41:00.000-07:00

Emily & Craig are getting married on November 7, 2009
at the beautiful Fairmont in another eagerly anticipated Barbara Moss event.

Dean Peters, our Lead Associate Photographer took these photos on August 11.




Rumor has it, Emily's neighbor is jealous that Dean
did not shoot her E-pix a year earlier.








Sorry E, Dean wasn't shooting portraits a year ago.

Lindsay and Bill "Sealed with a Kiss"..A Chicago Wedding by Jai Girard Photography

2009-08-11T12:12:00.000-07:00

These are some of our favorite images from Lindsay and Bill's wedding

We got a great shot in front of the Chanel Boutique

We love The Drake Gold Coast Room

and the giant rose spheres by Ronsley Florist were spectacular!

Barbara Moss at Barbara Moss Events coordinated another fantastic affair.

"From the Mother of the Bride" ...a thank you to Jai Girard

2009-08-04T07:46:00.000-07:00

Sent: Tue, Aug 4, 2009 8:33 am
Subject: Thanks from mother of the bride

Hi Jai!

I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful pictures and the surprising picture video - which all captured the magic of Sarah and Jeremy's wedding. Our friends and family agree they are by far the best wedding pictures anyone has ever seen. Your artisty and creativity shine through. You are truly a master in your field. The one word that comes to mind when looking at the pictures is "Hollywood!"

Thanks again for everything! You and your staff were also a pleasure to work with.

All the best,

Nancy Kushner
(Sarah's mom)

KEN ARLEN GIVES KUDOS TO JAI GIRARD

2009-07-29T11:26:00.000-07:00

Jai Girard Photography was recently mentioned on Ken Arlen's Website.
Take a look at the article below
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KAO's Blue Plate Special

When one of Chicago’s premier catering companies holds a party of its own for the city’s top event planners, it's no surprise that the entertainment is the Ken Arlen Orchestra.
Held June 4th at the Ivy Room, this exclusive event was Blue Plate Catering’s way of thanking Chicago’s event planning community. Impressing these professionals was the order of the evening, and the special guests were treated to an exclusive preview of Blue Plate’s new menu items, a peacock-feather décor by Botanicals, and special lighting design by Sound Investment. The gorgeous seating cards and menus were by Elizabeth Grace, and photographer Jai Girard documented the evening. But above all, it was the irresistible music of the Ken Arlen Orchestra that got the crowd on their feet and really made the event take off.
From the excitement of the Sirens, Ken Arlen’s exclusive rock violin show, to KAO’s outstanding vocalists Michael Avery, Leslie Hunt, Marquecia Jordan and Dave Van Der Laan, the Ken Arlen Orchestra had this group of experienced hospitality pros crowding the dance floor late into the night.

Blue Plate photos by Jai Girard

Diana and James "The Engagement" by Jai Girard Photography

2009-07-20T22:04:00.000-07:00

What a gorgeous day in Chicago with lots of puffy clouds for
Diana and James Engagement shoot at North Ave Beach.
We can't wait to shoot their wedding at Trump Towers in August.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPER IN CHICAGO RECEIVES HEARTFELT PRAISE

2009-07-17T16:11:00.000-07:00

We couldn't believe our eyes when we read this letter of thanks from one of our happy clients,
so we thought that we'd share it on the blog. There's no other word for this one except WOW!!!

Here goes:

Jai,

This is very much overdue, but no less heartfelt; thank you (in galactic,

enormous, logarithmic, exponential, huge, infinite amounts) for your

participation in my daughter Laura's wedding last June 21. It was a

crunched -up day for me and, true to form,, I was running about 35 minutes

behind schedule all day, and was forced to hope that all the professionals I

had hired knew what to do. They did, especially you. When I emerged from

the Bridesmaids' dressing room at about 4:30, having wrestled one of those

full length bras onto my body, tried to apply eyeliner, and still working on

the reading the other of the groom and I were to do for the ceremony, I

heard murmurs that were behind schedule, so I assumed that attempts

to take pictures of the bridal party outside the University Club were nixed;

just not enough time. And then my eleven-year-old daughter, a junior

bridesmaid, gushed about going to the Art Institute, walking downtown,

photos in the garden somewhere, and I realized you miraculous managed, in

the briefest of time, to shepherd about 20 people to various sites AND

photograph them AND return to the University Club by 5:00 for family photos.

As you may know, Laura, the bride, has a twin sister, and I found it

impossible to maneuver two small girls down the street for five minutes,

much less attempt the ENORMOUS parade you successfully managed. I'm just

thrilled that you got photos in such a gorgeous place. But then, again, I

remembered my son, Demian's wedding (May 5, 2002): the wedding was at 5:00 PM

at a church in the Andersonville area, and the reception was to start at

7:00 PM downtown. Somehow, you got the whole wedding party to Lake

Michigan, to the middle of the street on Michigan Avenue, and to a scenic

floral spot near the loop, took gorgeous photos, and the entire group walked

into the reception area at 7:01 PM. YOU MAKE MIRACLES.

I also understand from Laura that there were a few interpersonal flare-ups

that you gently & wisely diffused (I think Anna, the twin sister, had a

meltdown over not being able to help Laura put on her bridal gown, and you

smoothed the tension by finding some other official and important Maid of

Honor task for her), which I know is not apart of your job description.

So I simply cannot thank you enough for managing to do the impossible: take

what I knew would be beautiful pictures, and lots of them, as fast as you

did, as thoroughly as you did, as cheerfully as you did, in as many venues

as you did. I think what you did was logistically impossible, and possibly

defies certain laws of physical dynamics.

I asked you to take my daughter's wedding photos because you accomplished so

much in so little time for my son's wedding and every photograph was a work

of art. I had hoped for the same success. What I got SURPASSED it!

Please know that I will sing your praises to everyone I know, and probably

strangers on the street, would recommend you in the most superlative terms

to anyone needing a wedding photographer, and will always remember that your

part of a very hectic day was performed with efficiency, grace, artistry,

stamina, and intelligence.

Thank you for you great talent and for donating it to Laura's wedding.

With Affection,

Kim ......

Mother of the Bride

Laura and Michael

Breakstone Wedding

6-21-08

EXCLUSIVE NEW MUSIC VIDEOS by Jai Girard Photography

2009-07-14T15:31:00.000-07:00

THE GIFT OF LIFE by Jai Girard Photography..........

2009-07-14T14:40:00.000-07:00

We are delighted with these beautiful images of Nazy & Simack who
are expecting their very first addition to the family. Jai Girard Photography
is pleased and honored to display snapshots of "The Gift of Life" shoot.

JAI GIRARD PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTTED ON NBC CHICAGO

2009-07-11T22:10:00.000-07:00

We're so excited to announce the continuous progress and exposure of the Jai Girard brand.
So many awesome things are happening as Jai & the team continue to build one of the most successful photography & multimedia brands emerging from the Chicago market.

Just recently another photo credit came through the internet wire on nbcchicago.com
for Jai Girard Photography highlighting the sample sale of exclusive brands like
HUGO BOSS and others. Thank you to all who endorse the artistry, essence, & ethic of great picture taking by the Jai Girard Photograhy Studio.

ELITE CHICAGO & STEWART TALENT UNLEASH NEW BRIDAL DIVISION WITH IMAGES FROM JAI GIRARD PHOTOGRAPHY

2009-07-03T08:15:00.000-07:00

As part of the Elite Worldwide Network, and Elite Chicago owned by Jane Stewart, Elite Chicago's sister company, Stewart Talent, has recently created a bridal division. Jai Girard Photography images are featured within the brochure launching this new concept. Scroll further down below to view some of the images.

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PHOTO ANIMATION by Jai Girard Photography

2009-06-26T21:14:00.000-07:00

Playing with our new "Animation Technique" for the JSQ shoot.

Click the above to check it out!

Allie and David.......Chicago Wedding Photography by Jai Girard

2009-06-23T15:59:00.001-07:00

What a magical wedding at the Adler Planetarium on Saturday.

As you can see everyone had a great time!

Jai Girard Photography captures HUGO BOSS party

2009-06-11T06:55:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, June 3, 2009, Style Chicago and Beta Boutique hosted a pre-shop preview party for 350 guests who received a first look at over 11,000 HUGO BOSS men’s and women’s items. Jai Girard Photography was there to capture it all.

Guests were treated to appetizers provided by Marche, Red Light, Gioco and Opera, specialty cupcakes from Foiled Cupcakes, and beverages which included Basil-Hayden whisky, Diablita wines, German imports Hacker-Schorr and Paulaner, Talbott Teas, and Smartwater.

HUGO BOSS Preview Party Images:
http://picasaweb.google.com/psearch.lynna/HugoBossPreviewParty?feat=directlink

Jai Girard Photography wedding images featured on today's AOL HOME PAGE.

2009-06-09T10:05:00.000-07:00

Everybody be sure to check out the AOL's main site under finance news & also
their budget deals site "WALLETPOP" today.

Our studio is credited with photos on a phenomenal story about saving money on wedding expenses!

here's the link to use...

http://www.walletpop.com/economizer/my-layoff-wedding

Thanks so much Beth!!

You guys are awesome!

FRONT OF HOUSE Photo Shoot by Jai Girard Photography

2009-06-04T09:22:00.001-07:00

One of the many Ken Arlen Entertainment options

"Front of House"

...We had a blast shooting their promo shots

Rachel & Mike.... A Quick Post.........Wedding Photography in Chicago

2009-06-04T08:52:00.000-07:00

OK…
We had to deviate from our blog schedule to include these images of Rachel and Mike…

Although their wedding occurred before we started our blog we had to make an exception for a sneak peek…

We’re almost done with the final edit