Archive for April, 2009

Chicago Celebrity Wedding

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

I had the pleasure of helping my friend Rick (a fellow wed photog) last fall at a fabulous wedding at the Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois.

This wedding was all class and black tie only. I was with the bride while she was getting ready. I asked her for her jewelry, shoes, etc to take some detail shots and when I asked for the shoes she said “Oh thank you! This is the reason I bought these.”

So here it is…
JIMMY CHOO, a photo shoot

The Nicholson’s: Colorado Portrait

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Yes, I’m taking it back, wwwaaaaaayyyy back. These photos are from last fall (ahhhh I know, I know).

Thanks to so much business, I haven’t had time to keep up with my blogging. But I’m finally taking some time to show off all my fabulous and gorgeous clients.

This family happens to be some of my longest friends. Eric is best friends with my husband Jian since junior high or something and Samar is one of my BFF’s since freshman year in college. We were roommates in the dorms and sorority sisters…yeah Sigma Kappa! :) LOL Jian and Eric were also at school with us, go UNC! We all met…and the rest is history.

Samar and Eric have two and a half year old twins Aiden & Andrew. Total dolls…

We tried many of these for their holiday card family photo…of course their dog Bam didn’t want to cooperate. What did we do before photoshop?…

I can’t wait to see you in a few weeks! xoxo, Kim.

Anabelle: Colorado Portrait

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

During my February trip to Colorado, my cousin Meghan was in town from California with her new baby. I had a chance to visit with them and of course do a photo shoot of sweet Anabelle. Take a look at her eyes, they’re so big and gorgeous.

Engagement Portrait: Colorado

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

This is one of my favorites places to photograph people – Eldorado Springs, Colorado. Probably because it was just 10 minutes from our house in Golden.

This is Amanda & James. We did their engagement portrait in February…I know, it’s almost May!!! My poor blog, I emotionally abuse you. A friend of mine once told her blog: “if you were a plant, you’d be dead”. I promise to water you from now on!

Amanda & James will be married May 30th at Arrowhead Golf Club in Colorado…I can’t wait to be back! Look for their photos soon…

Congratulations, I can’t wait for your wedding!!!…only one more month!

New Studio Located in Wilmette, Illinois

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

I’ve been holding off on this news until I had more pictures…but I’ve been getting tons of inquiries about my new space.

Yes, it’s true, I am opening my studio in Wilmette, IL this month! It should be ready for visitors in the next two weeks.

Wilmette is along the North Shore just North of Chicago. It’s a beautiful quaint town and I’m really happy to be a part of it. The studio is located at the Southeast corner of Lake & Green Bay…1409 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091.

There’s been alot of work going on to make it exactly what I want…so I don’t have final pictures yet. But here are a few of the showroom to wet the palette:

In the back is a fabulous girly dressing room for my boudoir photography as well as my private shooting areas.

It has been alot of work – the walls used to be a pumpkiny mustardy color with carpet. Obviously you can see the carpet is gone and the walls are now pure bright white! I love it – it’s so clean and stunning – just like a gallery instead of an insurance office!

I can’t wait to upload more pictures in a few weeks once it’s all complete.

The Knot Pick 2nd Year in a Row!

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Wow! I have been having the best few months! I just got an email today congratulating me on being included in The Knot’s Best of Weddings 2008/2009 edition. This makes Kim Shokouhi Photography a TOP PICK two year’s in a row for Colorado!
…I know, I don’t even live in Colorado anymore…but psst…I love traveling there! :) Keep it up girls, I’ll always come back for more weddings!

Thank you to all my wonderful and beautiful couples for all your support. I appreciate all of your referrals! I’ve said it before…my success is possible because of you!

The Knot’s Best of Weddings 2009 edition is now on sale…pick your’s up today!