Vrai is on Facebook!

I know I am slow but we are finally on facebook. Come and join us as a fan. Just go to your home and type in Vrai Photography and you will see us first on the list! We will be sure to share more pictures from weddings, show you album designs, share updates on anniversary's and how our clients families continue to grow. Should be fun so join us today!

Our new studio!

As some of you know, we recently moved to a bigger studio and it was tough finding the perfect place but after much searching, we found it! We can't wait to meet all our clients in our new space.

Our last space, while very rustic and contemporary, just was too energy inefficient and that was our primary concern in finding the new place. This place has very high effeciency windows that run throughout the unit allowing good airflow during the spring-fall but keeping heat in during the winter. It faces Northeast so the sun does warm it in the morning but doesn't bake the unit requiring extra energy to keep cool.

All the furniture is either donated, made, or antique (reused!) and I am slowly building my collection of plants that are both functional (herbs) or just nice to look at and keep the air clean :)

We wanted to paint it so we chose Fresh Aire paints which are the only eco-friendly, family friendly paint out there. Overall the colors were good and there was no smell but it was not the best coverage paint I have ever used, but I am no professional either :)

So hopefully we will see you here soon! And the best part...the view! Here are some of Aaron's shots of the view

Vendor Spotlight - Bleeding Heart Bakery

This morning I stopped by the Bleeding Heart Bakery in Roscoe Village. They have a great shop that specializes in organic baked goods and specialty cakes. They definitely have their own style and they will work with you to create your own unique design. Michelle wasn't there but I talked with John a bit and he was very helpful and really nice.

I would definitely recommend that you consider them while shopping for a wedding cake or just needing to satisfy your sweet tooth. While I was there, there were a variety of needs being met from a morning coffee stop to a 2 yr old group snack stop. Wedding cake needs are by appointment.

Their mission is simple: "to create edgy yet beautiful pastry that provokes thought and emotion and is above all, superior in taste and always organic."

The following photos are a small example of their creativity, make an appt to see what Michelle can do for you.

Impact Tip - Our new eco-friendly albums!

I am excited to be continuing to find great ways to make our company stand behind its mission of making an impact!

We now carry two albums that are eco-friendly, the first in the business and as far as I know, we are the only photographers in Chicago that carry these albums!

Our Impact Series is the world's first 'green' photo books.

Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled acid-free archival paper and utilizing environmentally sensitive materials, like hemp, from conscious suppliers.

The entire process is powered by green e-certified windpower. Carbon offsets and trees are planted with a portion of the proceeds from each book. Check them out!

Our 10x13 Impact album with custom photo cover



Our 8x10 Impact album with natural cover


Schedule a meeting to come and see these great new albums!

New happenings at Vrai!

Here at Vrai, we want to keep it fresh by updating our website a couple times a year. We have added new photos to every gallery and new sample weddings including one wedding, Julie and Ryan, shot by Molly and Aaron. Check out the new photos mixed in with some classic favorites to see how we are growing as photographers here at Vrai!

www.vraiphoto.com

In order to continue to offer great service and great photos, we have added a new photographer to our company. His name is Aaron Brouwer and he is a great photographer with a background in nature photography like me! He also is an avid rock climber so I am sure you can see why he fits in so well! He will be our new office manager and my full time second shooter. He will also be available for limited Friday/Sunday weddings this season with a flexible package option. He has his own gallery with a sample of his work on our site.

Please join us in welcoming him to Vrai! Here are some photos from some recent climbing trips to get to know him a little better. You can also visit his personal site at www.aaronbphoto.com for more information about Aaron and his background.