How long does it take to create great photographs? We say decades – and here’s way. Have you ever looked at a photo and said,…
View More Throwback – Experiences that separate usThe Changing Definitions of Art
Does the changing definitions of art change the way you think about art? Seth Godin recently outlined many changes in his recent blog post –…
View More The Changing Definitions of ArtDefinition of Experience
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 smootherSenior Portraits – if only I was that trendy
The 2014 seniors are excited about their portraits from Ocken Photography and so are we. Bob have been busy making all the graduates look amazing…
View More Senior Portraits – if only I was that trendyErin + 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 Weddings
Meet 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 MattersTesting your comfort zone with the CARTI kids
Every year I (Bob) volunteer my photography services to document the CARTI Kids having the time of their lives. These kids have all received treatment…
View More Testing your comfort zone with the CARTI kidsOcken Photography helps to fight cancer.
It was dry when the CARTI Tour de Rock began its annual fund raiser to help fund cancer treatment in Arkansas. By mile 50 there…
View More Ocken Photography helps to fight cancer.Mystical Bridal Session – Mary Catherine
Mary Catherine, helped by her mother and cousins, worked to created a bit of photographic magic at the Wildwood Center for the Performing Arts. It…
View More Mystical Bridal Session – Mary CatherineWoulda 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 PhotographyClassic Dallas Wedding – Lauren Malone and Rob Thomson
We started our southern wedding season a bit early this year — thank you! — with a wedding in Chicago and Dallas. Congratulations to Lauren…
View More Classic Dallas Wedding – Lauren Malone and Rob ThomsonOcken 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 VideoWe are the Knot Best of Weddings 2013
YOU ALL are so awesome, and WE are extremely grateful. Thanks for helping us prove to the world what you already know. For over 20…
View More We are the Knot Best of Weddings 2013Even 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 affairTis the Season to, well, get engaged
Ocken photography is looking forward to meeting all the newly engaged couples and help with their wedding planning. You know we make the most amazing…
View More Tis the Season to, well, get engaged