Vote For Your Favorite Couple

What can I say, it’s no small honor to be included in my couples’ special day. I think I’m a guy of few tears, but many time I had to doubt that when the heart just could not wrestle with true moments. I have to confess it’s VERY hard for me to pick thee image for a wedding. Each of these choices represents just one of many wonderful moments that I had felt and remembered. Will they bring some of that happy flash backs? I certainly hope so!

Rules: 1 vote per person please. But if you mobilize your people to join in, more power (and votes) to you! Voting ends on midnight February 15. The first 3 will be announced right here in an update.

Prizes: An 11×14 print personally made, matted and framed by Tao. The image is chosen by you from your wedding. A $200 gift certificate from Lenswork Studio, transferrable as a gift to your friends and families.  An engagement photo session for your engaged friend ($500 value). Each of the first 3 picks any one of these prizes.

Cast your vote now, and feel free to leave a comment. Thanks and good luck!

P.S. 1. We have TWO Rachels and Brians, so be sure to vote for yours:)2. The couple’s names are  on the lower left corner of the image.


Vote For Your Favorite Couple!

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Sheila HalpinFebruary 5, 2010 - 2:15 pm

Love the snow and lights. It beautifully captures the amazing winter wonderland at Rachel and Brian’s wedding picture.

ChristinaFebruary 2, 2010 - 2:47 pm

MEA and DAN! BEST PICTURE EVER! Looks like an art!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JeffFebruary 2, 2010 - 12:34 pm

According to Sandeep, in that picture Tom is asking her “are we married now?”

photoeditorFebruary 2, 2010 - 11:06 am

The Sandeep and Tom pic is priceless. This one tells a story, is unique and a great snapshot of a moment. I want to fill in the blanks and figure out what’s going on. He looks sorta nervous and she is BEAMING happy.

Tim AubryFebruary 2, 2010 - 9:46 am

Sandeep and Tom, the look on Tom’s face gives the image another dimension!

MarkFebruary 1, 2010 - 11:00 pm

I think that the photo of Jess and Mike with the amazing sunset colors and the vastness of the ocean behind them is astounding!

KerryFebruary 1, 2010 - 10:24 pm

This is the BEST PICTURE–just like an old movie!!

jeriFebruary 1, 2010 - 6:57 pm

rachel, you are the most romantic of the brides….

New Trier Kinesis Dance Company

I’m always amazed by the lighting and choreography when I shoot a New Trier High School’s performance. The New Trier Kinesis Dance Company will have several performances starting January 29. Details are their Performing Arts Division website.

Vote Your Top 3 Protraits

2009 was a great year and I was fortunate enough to create exciting images for many beautiful families. I hope you’ll enjoy this collection of great memories and vote for your top 3 favorites! Families of the top 3 portraits will each receive a $200 gift certificate from Lenswork Studio, or a 16×20 print of the winning image personally printed by Tao.  Voting ends on January 31. So go ahead, mobilize your people, and cast your votes in the poll below the pictures! IMPORTANT: the images are NOT in a sequential order. The image number is located on the lower left hand corner of the photo. Winners will be announced here at the end of the vote, and please contact the studio to claim your prize:)

*** Update: The winners are (drum roll please) – #9, #14 and #3! You know who you are, so please contact me. Congratulations!

Jennifer MartinezFebruary 2, 2010 - 12:14 pm

My sister Rachel Ann Hughes’ wedding photos were AMAZING! I cannot even begin to explain how talented you are Tao. You captured every moment of her wedding. When I flip through her pictures it’s like I am there again. Thanks for capturing my sister’s beauty on her Beautiful Wedding Day!

Jennifer Martinez

Hilda BurkeJanuary 29, 2010 - 8:55 am

I love them all! You are so talented.

Connie YonanJanuary 23, 2010 - 4:20 pm

Hi Tao, I love your work. It’s so original and creative! Beautiful!!!

TaoJanuary 23, 2010 - 11:14 am

Hi Stephanie, let’s catch up!

StephanieJanuary 22, 2010 - 12:20 pm

Hi Tao! I think this contest is a wonderful idea! I’ve sent your email to several family members and friends so they can look at your work and, of course, vote for the picture of my kids (ha!). Have a happy new year. I will stop by and see your new studio soon!! Stephanie

TaoJanuary 22, 2010 - 11:11 am

Thanks Kay! I truly enjoyed getting to know the families on a personal level.

KayJanuary 22, 2010 - 8:21 am

Tao, what a great idea and how much fun it was to see all the different families,
I have enjoyed knowing you and wish you a Happy New Year!
Kay