by Tim Hara | Mar 30, 2020
As we round out week 2 of the quarantine, I wanted to get some thoughts down to reflect on how life in Chicago has been. I’m used to working from home so my day to day isn’t radically different. Spending a lot of time at home is not something I really needed to adjust...
by Tim Hara | Mar 10, 2020
Chicago is a bustling city. There aren’t too many public spaces that are empty during regular business hours, especially during the warmer months. I think it’s important to choose locations for engagement sessions that allow us to have a little bit of privacy. This...
by Tim Hara | Dec 24, 2019
Another year in the books! I’m truly humbled that couples continue to trust me to capture their big day. I’ve been photographing weddings for over a decade now and it’s still not something I take lightly. Each wedding day still starts with butterflies in my stomach. I...
by Tim Hara | Dec 22, 2019
In addition to capturing couples, I also do a lot of family photography. Long before anyone hired me for their weddings, parents were finding me on Craigslist to photograph their children. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about how to get kids to warm up to the...
by Tim Hara | Nov 10, 2019
I’ve seen it over and over: the ceremony has just ended and the only thing standing between you and the party are the obligatory family shots or “formals” (as they are sometimes called). This can be a stressful part of your wedding day. These photos can take a while...