We found this quote and feel it really captures our message: “[Experience] is a matter of sensibility and intuition, of seeing, and hearing the…
View More Definition of ExperiencePerspective makes the day go smoother
Although brides and grooms plan their big day just once, those of us who have spent some time in the wedding industry have tasted more…
View More Perspective makes the day go smootherErin + Jay on Be U Weddings
We are very excite to have another post in Be U Weddings! We love this blog and have been working closely with them this year…
View More Erin + Jay on Be U WeddingsMeet Our Parisian Event Planner
On August 8th come and visit with Kim Petyt, our Paris based wedding planner and author of The Paris Wedding for an exclusive book signing…
View More Meet Our Parisian Event PlannerWedding Experience Matters
We all get lucky once in a while. (You’re feeling that way right now as you think about your partner to be, right?) But you…
View More Wedding Experience MattersWoulda Shoulda Coulda | Choose Ocken Photography
There are many reason to choose a photographer, so we outlined reasons for not choosing a particular photographer in a fun, funny and not so…
View More Woulda Shoulda Coulda | Choose Ocken PhotographyOcken Photography’s Newest Promotion Video
Thanks to KBH Mediafor all their amazing work – if you’re looking for great video, warm personalities and a wonderful person to work with, give…
View More Ocken Photography’s Newest Promotion VideoEven MORE brides in the Magazines!
Another of our brides, Anne Stover and her new husband Andrew Ruder, made it into Chicago Social Brides! We had a great time traveling with…
View More Even MORE brides in the Magazines!The Left Bank Jewelry’s ad in CS Brides features our photo
When not working with brides, we really like to join forces with great partners like The Left Bank Jewelry, a wonderful little wedding boutique on…
View More The Left Bank Jewelry’s ad in CS Brides features our photoMore of our Brides in CS Brides
Our bride Kristin Mays and her new husband Louis Levine view the wonderful skyline, wait a minute, they aren’t even looking! Kristin and Louis had…
View More More of our Brides in CS BridesOur Brides in CS Brides
Our bride Gabby Brady and her new husband Chad Pendley had their wedding photograph featured on page 352 in the “Hitched in Chicago” section of…
View More Our Brides in CS BridesCaitlin + Jonathan, a colorful affair
If one day could be any more fun, I am not sure how. Caitlin and Jonathan’s wedding was just the right amount of extra fun!…
View More Caitlin + Jonathan, a colorful affairErin + Jay, a wonderfully fall wedding
Erin Dalpini and Jay Strybis Wedding in Valparaiso, IN. Photos by Chris Ocken and Mona Luan [portfolio_slideshow]
View More Erin + Jay, a wonderfully fall weddingScariest Photo Bomb Ever
Joanna and Christoper had their wedding at the Brookfield Zoo and they seemed to look a bit too tasty to the Lion. Thank goodness for…
View More Scariest Photo Bomb EverAND a perfect post from the Wedding Post Blog
Check out Jordan Sims and Benjamin Cargill blog post on theweddingpost.net!We are very excited to have the show our photos, it was such a perfect…
View More AND a perfect post from the Wedding Post BlogNew Client – Noble Toy Company
We have been helping new clients like hipsters takes to skinny jeans. One of our newest is Noble Toy Company, which is currently working a…
View More New Client – Noble Toy CompanyGabby + Chad’s wedding and the 5 Grain Events Blog!
http://fivegrainevents.com/blog/gabby-and-chads-delightful-wedding-at-the-south-shore-cultural-center-06-16-12 Photographer:Ocken Photography(Chris Ocken + Mona Luan) / Ceremony + Reception:South Shore Cultural Center/ Wedding Planner:Five Grain Events(Sara Balsom) / Dress:Pronovias(purchased atWedding Belles) / Bride’s…
View More Gabby + Chad’s wedding and the 5 Grain Events Blog!Gabby + Chad’s Be U Weddings Blog Post
Ceremony + Reception:South Shore Cultural Center Wedding Planner:Five Grain Events(Sara Balsom) Dress:Pronovias(purchased atWedding Belles) Bride’s Shoes:Badgley Mischka/ Groom’s Attire:Joseph A. Bank Invitations: Fitzgerald’s Fine Stationery…
View More Gabby + Chad’s Be U Weddings Blog PostRhino Photo
It’s very funny, I shot a photograph of a Rhino at the Little Rock, Arkansas Zoo in 1996 when I was working or the Associated…
View More Rhino PhotoCongratulations!
You’re engaged! Great job — let us take wonderful photos of you.
View More Congratulations!5 years in Chicago Social Brides
It’s difficult to believe that I have been working with CS Brides for 5 years already, which means I have been working in Chicago for…
View More 5 years in Chicago Social Brides