Headed to Chicago

Today Val and I are headed to Chicago for Paula and Nil's Wedding Saturday. Everything is being held at the Garfield Conservatory, which is a beautiful location, but it's also a challenge photographically, especially in the winter. Since conservatories are basically big greenhouses, they rely mostly on natural daylight for lighting in the facility, so they typically only have minimal artificial light sources. This wouldn't be too much of a problem, except that since it gets dark so early this time of year, the ceremony and reception will all be taking place after dark. I shot at "The Domes" in Milwaukee last winter and it turned out to be the most difficult shooting conditions I've ever had to contend with. I made it work, but it wasn't easy. We're going to scout it out this afternoon, so hopefully I'll be fully prepared.

Have a great weekend everyone!