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Jill Tiongco Photography

Last year, I shot a 3-night event with Hendrick’s Gin called Voyages into the Unusual at Salvage One in Chicago. It was one of my favorite events to shoot all year, so you can imagine my excitement when they expressed interest in me shooting it again this year. While I love the gorgeous, whimsical, and fairytale weddings […]

Events

September 30, 2013

salvage one. | hendrick’s gin voyages into the unusual. | chicago event photography.

This was my third time photographing this incredible Chicago family and while the first two years might have been a slight struggle to get tons of smiling faces out of the little ones… I think the term “third time’s a charm” couldn’t have applied more. It was a bright, sunny day while we played along […]

Lifestyle

September 30, 2013

chicago family photos. | adler planetarium pictures.

A few days ago, I received the following message from one of my Facebook Page fans. Hey Jill! I just wanted to compliment you on your photography! All of your images are just beautiful! I was curious how you get such perfect lighting? Do you use speed lights or reflectors, or just get super lucky with available […]

Engagements, Personal, Weddings

September 25, 2013

finding the perfect lighting. | fan FAQs.

I first met this little stud muffin when he was just 3 months old. The little guy could barely sit up, so to see him 9 months later at 1 year old… almost walking, muttering almost words, and batting his baby blues at me… oh, it was a treat. His smiles, eyelashes, quirky smile, and the […]

Lifestyle

September 23, 2013

baby w | one year photos.

I met Julie, John, and Julie’s mother Kathy at a little place called Cafe Selmarie in Lincoln Square a while back. We chatted and shared a few laughs over lattes as I learned more about their relationship, wedding day, photography wants, and even about a French dish called poutine (basically fries with gravy on top… […]

Weddings

September 20, 2013

julie + john’s chicago wedding. | ravenswood event center.

What the heck happened to summer? August snuck past me while I was busy planning a wedding shower, working weddings, going on photo shoots, bumming at the beach, and yes – I even learned to dive and tread water without a life vest. How old am I? Despite these accomplishments, I fell a little short […]

Personal

September 4, 2013

september goals & august recap.

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