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  • WELCOME!

    Joshua Albanese is a wedding photographer Chicago. He set up a photography business with his partner in business, Rachel. Joshua is the more impulsive, artistic member of the team, whilst Rachel provides the more methodized, logistic mind-set. Their stenghts balance perfectly, to ensure that your big day is catered for brilliantly. Rachel makes certain that everything runs flawlessly, whilst Joshua’s passion lies in capturing the absolute best, eye-catching images. If you are looking for a Chicago wedding photographer, look no further. No matter what sort of wedding day you’re planning, Joshua will record your day beautifully. He is inspired by fashion and fine art photography, and always tries to shoot individuals in a way that lets them see themselves in a new light.

Fashionable Engagement – Ryan and Lorna

We all see those people. The ones that make love look, Oh so good! Its just like the first time you make eye contact with your favorite Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and say “I never knew you existed in this world but now that I found you my life will be so much sweeter!” …

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November 16, 2009 - 2:27 pm

Rachel - Beautiful pictures, Josh. She looks like that actress, Amanda Peet. And I love the chair in the middle of the field! You rock.

November 16, 2009 - 3:12 pm

Jill OBarske - AHHH! Ryan is all grown up :) Such good pictures! Congrats to Ryan and Lorna.

November 16, 2009 - 5:30 pm

Caryl - FABuLOS!!!!

November 16, 2009 - 11:03 pm

Shawn - wow! amazing pics. how did you guys climb up on the trestle bridge? lookin good!!!

November 17, 2009 - 8:06 pm

Robbin - These are so cute, creative. Josh I love your commentary. Granny even thinks they’re great!

December 13, 2009 - 8:04 pm

Tanisha - Who’s that man? I know him from somewhere…..”Saving Ryan’s Privates”? Is he available?

What Bill Gates taught me.

I have always thought about what my time is worth. Remembering what someone had said about Bill Gates always inspired me “If Bill Gates found a $100 bill on the ground it will cost more for him to stop and pick up the money than to continue walking.”  Wow, what a powerful thought. Moving forward…

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So Where have I been? (lifes to short to blend in)

This year as been one of the best years of my life!  Having turned 27 this year I am beginning to feel my age just a bit. 21 year old’s look to young for me and 31 is looking better. I have traveled around the world and country almost every month this year and couldn’t…

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November 3, 2009 - 1:56 am

Robyn - Without any expectations, I only foresee greatness coming from your spirit.

You are an amazing person and photographer. I am blessed and grateful to have you in my life Joshua! I think everyone who knows you probably feels the same way, if not they should! Your work is awesome as are you!

WooT wOOt!

November 3, 2009 - 7:44 am

Jay Crihfield - Hey if you’re into road biking, we should definitely get together and ride sometime. Some of the suburban country roads out this way are awesome!

Brandon and Marissa’s Fashionable Engagement Session

I had the pleasure of shooting one of cutest couples the other day. Brandon and Marissa will be married next month and we just had a blast shooting this Engagement together.  This is also the start of my new term for engagements now. Having been influenced by Fashion Photographers for years I find that my…

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July 21, 2009 - 4:30 pm

Amanda Rinkenberger - Josh,
Pictures are awesome you’re talent is truly amazing. Marissa and Brandon look so great in these photos.

July 22, 2009 - 8:28 pm

Ava Tornincasa - Josh, these are GREAT, you really capture the essence of love, passion and the unique styles of everyone you photograph.

July 30, 2009 - 1:51 pm

Rachel - JOSHua – I am so glad you used the photo of them in the alley and you in the car. It’s very unique and super cool! I’m sure the couple appreciate having a ‘story’ photo session as opposed to a ‘staged’ photo session. Good job!

August 26, 2009 - 8:06 pm

Robyn - SO AWESOME!! Sexy, fun, classy and fricking amazing! You rule Joshua!

August 27, 2009 - 8:46 am

HOLLY RUSSELL - THESE ARE SIMPLY HOTT!

September 17, 2009 - 1:26 pm

Tara - Wow, Awesome session. I just discovered your blog Joshua and I love your style. Great great session. I love the one of the couple jumping!

September 17, 2009 - 4:59 pm

KarlB - awesome is the only word needed here!!

November 3, 2009 - 9:47 pm

SamTheMan - Joshua,

These images are amazing my man, wow!

November 8, 2009 - 11:31 pm

maiko - lindo book desse casal, amei muito tudo isso.

Gianna Baby Portraits

In May I had photographed Gianna’s Dedication Baptistism with much excitement. We had a such a great time we decided to shoot a portrait session the following month to show off the new Gianna.  She is such a doll to work with and had such a great time.

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July 20, 2009 - 6:22 pm

sonya Foresta - She is beautiful!! I love these pictures! So lucky to have you as her photographer you captured her so perfectly!!

July 22, 2009 - 11:46 pm

Dina Zembillas - Joshua these are beautiful shots! You did an amazing job and I thank you very much. We’ll treasure these pictures forever.

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